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The Historical Society of St. Catharines was founded in 1927 and maintains its mission to increase the knowledge and appreciation of the history of St. Catharines and its vicinity. We meet formally nine times a year plus gather together for special events and excursions.

Next Museum Lecture

October 22nd, 2026: Anthony Percival, Service Officer for the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 24, and Collections Coordinator at the St. Catharines Museum, will give an illustrated talk on the Legion’s history in this community. Starting with the early veterans and the Great War, the ceremonies, monuments, and gatherings. The building of a Club for ex-servicemen and the support of this organization by Women. The participation of the returned soldiers in the sporting life of this City. Doors open at 7:00 PM lecture starts at 7:30. Free Admission.

“St. Catharines, Province of Ontario, Canada,” drawn by H. Brosius, Charles Shoberg & Co., props., Chicago Lith. Co., 1875, (bird’s eye view).

The Society is affiliated with the Ontario Historical Society.

HSSC membership form, and information on cheques or e-transfer. membership-form.

HSSC membership form and information if paying by cheque or e-transfer

Annual membership is $15 for an individual and $20 for a family – good from January 1 to December 31. The cost of a printed Newsletter membership has increased effective Jan 1 2026 to $25 for single and $30 for family.