Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group

10/04/2026

Are you looking for something to do on this snowy day? We've arrived at the Dorset branch of the Haliburton County Public Library and are ready to help you research your family history. Or join us this afternoon at 1:30 at the Stanhope branch.

Curious about where you come from? Join us for Genealogy for Seniors, an inspiring introduction to family history research led by Adele Espina of the Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group.

24/03/2026

Look! Some of the earliest newspapers in our county, thankfully preserved and lent for scanning by Pat Campbell. Her care and generousity means that they are now available for all on the Haliburton Highlands Newspaper Archives website!

EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT! 📰

Our three most recent additions to the archives represent the three oldest newspapers in our collection to date. These 1884, 1885 & 1886 Minden Echos were made available to us thanks to Pat Campbell from Minden.

If you have old Haliburton County Newspapers, we’d love to add them to the collection! Go to hhda.ca to find out how.

The scan quality of these three newspapers is substandard but we will have them professionally scanned during the next phase of our project and will update with the enhanced scans when complete. We couldn’t wait to share them with you.

You can view the three papers our using this link.

https://archive.org/details/hhda-newspapers?sort=date&and%5B%5D=year%3A%221884%22&and%5B%5D=year%3A%221885%22&and%5B%5D=year%3A%221886%22

12/02/2026

Join us tomorrow Friday, February 13 in Algonquin Highlands!

• Dorset branch on Friday, February 13 from 11am-12pm
• Stanhope branch on Friday, February 13 from 1:30-2:30pm

If you are not yet interested in genealogy, it's because you haven't met your ancestors!

Curious about where you come from? Join us for Genealogy for Seniors, an introduction to family history research led by Adele Espina of the Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group, with support provided by the Government of Ontario.

This workshop will walk you through the steps of building your family tree — from locating historical records to organizing your research and uncovering meaningful stories from your past. No registration required.

Join us for any of the 8 sessions in February:
• Highland Grove branch on Thursday, February 5 from 11:30am-12:30pm
• Cardiff branch on Thursday, February 5 from 2-3pm
• Dorset branch on Friday, February 13 from 11am-12pm
• Stanhope branch on Friday, February 13 from 1:30-2:30pm
• Gooderham branch on Wednesday, February 18 from 1-2pm
• Wilberforce branch on Wednesday, February 18 from 3-4pm
• Dysart branch on Wednesday, February 25 from 12:30-1:30pm
• Minden Hills branch on Wednesday, February 25 from 3:30-4:30pm

Township of Algonquin Highlands
Dysart et al
The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills
Municipality of Highlands East
County of Haliburton
Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group

25/11/2025

We’re at the Gooderham library branch on Wed Nov 26 at 12:30 and the Wilberforce branch at 3:00. Drop in and let us show you how to build your family tree or solve those family mysteries!

Curious about where you come from? Join us for Genealogy for Seniors, an introduction to family history research led by Adele Espina of the Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group, with support provided by the Government of Ontario.

This workshop will walk you through the steps of building your family tree — from locating historical records to organizing your research and uncovering meaningful stories from your past. No registration required.

Join us for any of the 8 sessions in December:
• Minden Hills branch on Tuesday, December 2 from 10:30-11:30am
• Dysart branch (Haliburton Village) on Tuesday, December 2 from 1:30-2:30pm
• Dorset branch on Wednesday, December 10 from 10:30-11:30am
• Stanhope branch on Wednesday, December 10 from 1-2pm
• Gooderham branch on Wednesday, December 17 from 12:30-1:30pm
• Wilberforce branch on Wednesday, December 17 from 3-4pm
• Highland Grove branch on Thursday, December 18 from 12-1pm
• Cardiff branch on Thursday, December 18 from 2-3pm

Township of Algonquin Highlands
Dysart et al
The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills
Municipality of Highlands East
County of Haliburton
Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group

10/11/2025

Have you explored the free on-line Haliburton County Newspaper Archives yet? Sign up for this webinar to learn how to navigate and get the most out of this free collection of historic Haliburton County newspapers!

Send a message to learn more

30/10/2025

Join us today, Thursday, October 30 at the Highland Grove and Cardiff branches of the Haliburton County Public Library for Genealogy for Seniors. It's a one hour session offering help with your family history research and a bit of chat, too. We'll be at the Highland Grove branch at 11 a.m. and the Cardiff branch at 2 p.m.
https://www.haliburtonlibrary.ca/Programs-Events/Highland-Grove/Genealogy-for-Seniors?id=1761836400-196579
https://www.haliburtonlibrary.ca/Programs-Events/Cardiff/Genealogy-for-Seniors?id=1761847200-196588

Curious about where you come from? Join us for Genealogy for Seniors, an inspiring introduction to family history research led by Adele Espina of the Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group, with support provided by the Government of Ontario.
This workshop will walk you through the steps of building your family tree — from locating historical records to organizing your research and uncovering meaningful stories from your past. Whether you’re just getting started or simply want to explore the process, this session will help you begin or continue your journey with confidence. No registration required. Join us for any of our 8 sessions in October:
• Minden Hills branch on Tuesday, October 7 at 10:30am
• Dysart branch (Haliburton Village) on Tuesday, October 7 at 1:30pm
• Dorset branch on Wednesday, October 15 at 10:30am
• Stanhope branch on Wednesday, October 15 at 1pm
• Gooderham branch on Wednesday, October 29 at12:30pm
• Wilberforce branch on Wednesday, October 29 at 3pm
• Highland Grove branch on Thursday, October 30 at 11am
• Cardiff branch on Thursday, October 30 at 2pm
Check out the full event listing at https://www.haliburtonlibrary.ca/Programs-Events.

Dorset Recreation Centre
County of Haliburton
Municipality of Highlands East
The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills
Dysart et al
Township of Algonquin Highlands
Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group

28/10/2025

Join us for "Genealogy for Seniors" on Wednesday, October 29 at the Gooderham and Wilberforce branches of the Haliburton County Public Library.

We'll be in Gooderham at 12:30 and Wilberforce at 3:00 p.m.

No registration necessary. Bring your questions and let us help you with your family history research!

https://www.haliburtonlibrary.ca/Programs-Events/Gooderham/Genealogy-for-Seniors?id=1761755400-196561
https://www.haliburtonlibrary.ca/Programs-Events/Wilberforce/Genealogy-for-Seniors?id=1761764400-196570

Curious about where you come from? Join us for Genealogy for Seniors, an inspiring introduction to family history research led by Adele Espina of the Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group.

19/10/2025

Please join us this Tuesday, October 21 at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre for Belinda Wilson's presentation of her Legion Pilgrimage of Remembrance and the MHCC's exhibit "When Daylight Comes".
https://www.facebook.com/share/1PFGCxt89Z/

15/10/2025

We are at the Dorset Recreation Centre this morning at 10:30, and then at the Stanhope Branch of the Haliburton County Public Library at 1 pm. Drop in to learn how to research your family history using the library’s free Ancestry (dot) com website.

Curious about where you come from? Join us for Genealogy for Seniors, an inspiring introduction to family history research led by Adele Espina of the Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group, with support provided by the Government of Ontario.
This workshop will walk you through the steps of building your family tree — from locating historical records to organizing your research and uncovering meaningful stories from your past. Whether you’re just getting started or simply want to explore the process, this session will help you begin or continue your journey with confidence. No registration required. Join us for any of our 8 sessions in October:
• Minden Hills branch on Tuesday, October 7 at 10:30am
• Dysart branch (Haliburton Village) on Tuesday, October 7 at 1:30pm
• Dorset branch on Wednesday, October 15 at 10:30am
• Stanhope branch on Wednesday, October 15 at 1pm
• Gooderham branch on Wednesday, October 29 at12:30pm
• Wilberforce branch on Wednesday, October 29 at 3pm
• Highland Grove branch on Thursday, October 30 at 11am
• Cardiff branch on Thursday, October 30 at 2pm
Check out the full event listing at https://www.haliburtonlibrary.ca/Programs-Events.

Dorset Recreation Centre
County of Haliburton
Municipality of Highlands East
The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills
Dysart et al
Township of Algonquin Highlands
Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group

06/10/2025

Our new series of drop-in workshops - Genealogy for Seniors - starts tomorrow at both the Minden & Dysart branches of the Haliburton County Public Library. We're looking forward to assisting you with learning about your family history. If you can't make it tomorrow, we will be at the other six branches later this month.

Curious about where you come from? Join us for Genealogy for Seniors, an inspiring introduction to family history research led by Adele Espina of the Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group, with support provided by the Government of Ontario.
This workshop will walk you through the steps of building your family tree — from locating historical records to organizing your research and uncovering meaningful stories from your past. Whether you’re just getting started or simply want to explore the process, this session will help you begin or continue your journey with confidence. No registration required. Join us for any of our 8 sessions in October:
• Minden Hills branch on Tuesday, October 7 at 10:30am
• Dysart branch (Haliburton Village) on Tuesday, October 7 at 1:30pm
• Dorset branch on Wednesday, October 15 at 10:30am
• Stanhope branch on Wednesday, October 15 at 1pm
• Gooderham branch on Wednesday, October 29 at12:30pm
• Wilberforce branch on Wednesday, October 29 at 3pm
• Highland Grove branch on Thursday, October 30 at 11am
• Cardiff branch on Thursday, October 30 at 2pm
Check out the full event listing at https://www.haliburtonlibrary.ca/Programs-Events.

Dorset Recreation Centre
County of Haliburton
Municipality of Highlands East
The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills
Dysart et al
Township of Algonquin Highlands
Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group

30/09/2025

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, when we honour the children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential schools, this website provides an opportunity to learn about the tragic history and ongoing impacts of the residential schools.

The NCTR is a place of learning and dialogue where the truths of the residential school experience will be honoured and kept safe for future generations.