Chesterville and District Historical Society

08/15/2026

Come on out and visit us — we’re open until 4 pm! This is final opening of the summer season!

08/07/2026

Come out and see us for the last Saturday of our summer season as we’re participating in SDG’s Doors Open 10am-4pm on August 15th!

07/30/2026

07/07/2026

07/02/2026

The Museum Goes Kite Flying!

Ready to reach new heights? On Sunday, July 12, the Cornwall Community Museum invites you to an unforgettable day of kite building, flying, and family fun—all part of our spectacular 70th Anniversary celebrations!

Join us from 11am to 2pm for a hands-on kite building adventure. We'll provide all the materials and instructions you need to craft your very own high-flying creation, or bring your favorite kite from home and see how it measures up against our homemade masterpieces!

Simply register when you arrive at the Museum on Sunday—it's that easy! Pack a picnic basket, gather the whole family, and make a day of it. Build your kites together, then watch them dance across the sky in the lower park area just west of the Museum. The hill beside the Museum offers the perfect vantage point for picnicking while you enjoy the colorful spectacle above.

It's going to be a beautiful day of creativity, community, and celebration. Don't miss out!

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See you there—let's go fly a kite!

06/26/2026

The Heritage Centre Summer Opening Hours:
Saturdays from 10.00am until 2.00pm
Do drop by at 14 Victoria Street, Chesterville, and see our displays

06/26/2026

The Battle of Crysler’s Farm Battle Re-enactment returns! War of 1812 military reenactors will be returning to The Battle of Crysler’s Farm National Historic site on July 11-12, 2026 for a weekend full of history. Fun for all ages! There will be guided tours, period displays, demonstrations and interpretation as well as Battle Demonstrations both Saturday and Sunday. Gates open 9:30am-4:00pm. Admission: Adults $10.00, Youth (5-18) $5.00.

06/18/2026

THANKYOU, thankyou Mike Dean Local Grocer for serving our community for the last 50 years. M.P. Eric Duncan, SDG Counties Warden Francois Landry and North Dundas Mayor Tony Fraser were on hand at the Chesterville Legion on Tuesday June 16th to present Gordon Dean with scrolls of congratulation before a large crowd. Following heartfelt congratulations from invited dignitaries, Gordon related the remarkable story of how his entrepreneur father Mike started the grocery store in 1976, and how the business has grown and adapted to changing markets since. The Chesterville and District Historical Society was honoured to host the event and delighted that the entire Dean family was able to attend. Gordon Dean also had a surprise for us - he presented a generous donation to our society as well to four other local not-for-profit organizations, and as well handed out 50 gift bags to those in attendance - another indication of the great support the business has been to Chesterville. Many expressed the hope that the Dean family will continue in business for another 50 years!

06/01/2026

Hope to see you there!

04/09/2026