Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://btehs.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [New Website - New Hours](https://btehs.com/new-website-new-hours/) - In the very near future we will be updating our website. New look, new content. Stay tuned. New Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - [Membership Dues](https://btehs.com/membership-dues/) - 2021 Membership dues are now due. $25.00/year. You can mail your cheque in, drop it off at the office Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 to 12 and now you can e-transfer your dues. Just contact us at bte.hist.soc@bellnet.ca and follow up information will be provided. - [January Events](https://btehs.com/january-events/) - As you are aware we are still in lockdown. Just confirming there will be no in-person meetings for January 2021. This also includes the Robbie Burns dinner. We are looking at the option to hold an AGM in a different format. Stay tuned - [Holidays](https://btehs.com/holidays/) - The Historical Societies Administrative Office will be closed from Friday December 18th to Tuesday January 5th, 2021, Please stay safe, follow the guidelines and have a wonderful holiday time. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. - [Museum Opening](https://btehs.com/museum-opening/) - It has been decided that all our buildings will remain close for the season, unless circumstances dramatically change to make it feasible and safe for everyone. - [COVID - 19](https://btehs.com/covid-19/) - Current Covid-19 restrictions outlined by the Province of Ontario have made the following events, meetings and gatherings for the Historical Society postponed or cancelled. We will be evaluating the situation and safety on a weekly basis. We are comforted knowing our volunteers and community are not being put in harm's way. Please find the list - [History Circle - Friday March 13th-2020](https://btehs.com/history-circle-friday-march-13th-2020/) - Beaverton in the 1860's Friday March 13th, 2020, 7:30 pm - at the Meeting Place- 284 Simcoe Street. All Welcome - [General Meeting - Feb 23rd- 2020](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-feb-23rd-2020/) - Annual Show and Tell Sunday February 23rd, 2020 At the Meeting Place -284 Simcoe Street – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm An opportunity to share a family heirloom, artifact, item of interest with others All Welcome! - [History Circle - Feb 14-2020](https://btehs.com/history-circle-feb-14-2020/) - Our Outer Archives Friday February 14th, 2020 - 7:30 pm At the Meeting Place Come discover our outer archives and how we search for information All welcome - [Robbie Burns](https://btehs.com/robbie-burns/) - Mark your calendar and get your tickets now for our Annual Robbie Burns dinner. Saturday January 18th, 2020. Saturday January 18th, 2020 - at the Beaverton Royal Canadian Legion - 517 Mara Road, Beaverton Doors opens at 5:00 pm and Dinner served at 6:00 pm Tickets: $30.00 each and available at Maxine's, or call 705-426-9460 - [December Line Up](https://btehs.com/december-line-up/) - Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Safe travels and a fabulous 2020 to all. There will be no History Circle, General Meeting or Pot Luck in December - [General Meeting - Nov 24-2019](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-nov-24-2019/) - Dam Busters Sunday November 24th, 2019 At the Meeting Place -284 Simcoe Street - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm For our remembrance day meeting, Rick Harding local history enthusiast and expert will give his presentation on the Dam Busters. - [History Circle - November 8th, 2019](https://btehs.com/history-circle-november-8th-2019/) - WWII a local perspective Friday November 8th, 2019 - 7:30 pm -The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton Bring out your memories or any stories you may know. ALL WELCOME - [ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - Saturday Nov 2-2019](https://btehs.com/annual-christmas-bazaar-saturday-nov-2-2019/) - BTEHS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday November 2nd, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Beaver River Museum (Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society) 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton Bake Sale - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Log Cabin Lunch - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Meeting Place Gift Shop - 9:00 am - - [General Meeting - Oct 27-2019](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-oct-27-2019/) - Steamboats of Lake Simcoe & Couchiching Sunday October 27-2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm At the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton Our speaker Sunday is Bob Holden, Vice-President of the Georgina Historical Society, and co-founder of the Newmarket Historical Society. He will present on the "Steamboats of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching". A retired - [History Circle - October 11th, 2019](https://btehs.com/history-circle-17/) - What did we use before plastic, and what can we now use instead of plastic? Friday October 11th, 2019 — 7:30 pm at the Meeting Place A lively discussion for all. All Welcome! - [CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS](https://btehs.com/canada-day-celebrations/) - ANNUAL STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE $5.00 EACH - Starts at 11:00 am Served at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton - [General Meeting - June 23rd, 2019](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-june-23rd-2019/) - Taming Orillia's Red Light District Speaker: David Town Popular local history writer David Town returns to the Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society to talk about a seedy and little-known side of Orillia's early history - the thriving red light district of the 1890's. His recent book, "Taming Orillia's Red Light District" tells the story of - [History Circle - June 14th, 2019](https://btehs.com/history-circle-june-14th-2019/) - 150th of the Beaverton Fair - Movie and Discussion Friday June 14th, 2019 -- 7:30 pm at the Meeting Place All Welcome! - [Antique Show Updates](https://btehs.com/antique-show-updates/) - Thank you to all of you who came out and supported the Historical Society with our Annual Antique Show. It was nice meeting you all. Winners of the Quilt Draw: 1st Prize - Quilt Barb Graham of Beaverton 2nd Prize - $50.00 gift certificate Grace Karstovsky of Beaverton 3rd Prize $25.00 gift certificate Linda Loader - [35th Annual Antique Show](https://btehs.com/35th-annual-antique-show/) - Come on out and enjoy the fun. - [General Meeting - May 26th, 2019](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-may-26th-2019-2/) - Ben’s Pharmacy—40 Years Sunday May 26th, 2019 - At the Meeting Place - 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton - 2:00 - 4:00 pm A Presentation by Ben Smith Ben Smith started Ben’s Pharmacy in Pefferlaw in 1970. He has grown his business in the region and is a generous supporter of a broad range of community activities and events. ALL WELCOME - [History Circle - May 10th, 2019](https://btehs.com/history-circle-may-10th-2019/) - Evolving from a self-sustaining Community Friday May 10th, 2019 7:30 pm 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton at the Meeting Place ALL WELCOME - [General Meeting - April 28th, 2019](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-may-26th-2019/) - Archives of Ontario - Accessing & Preserving Family Heirlooms Speaker: Danielle Manning (Outreach Officer, Strategic Stakeholder Development) This presentation is of particular interest to genealogical researchers, and explores best practices for storing personal treasures, with a particular focus on paper records. Participants will learn how to care for their family history documents at home, including - [History Circle - April 12-2019](https://btehs.com/history-circle-april-12-2019/) - DISCOVERING OUR DIGITAL COLLECTION Presenter: Garry Veale Friday April 12th, 2019 - 7:30 pm Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St, Beaverton ALL WELCOME - [General Meeting - March 24-2019](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-march-24-2019/) - BATTLEFIELDS OF WORLD WAR l AND ll Guest speaker: John Appleby Sunday March 24th, 2019 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Meeting Place, Beaverton John Appleby is a local farmer and history buff with many years experience guiding student tours to Europe to visit World War I and II historic sites. Over the years he has been a guide for seven - [History Circle - Mar 8-2019](https://btehs.com/history-circle-mar-8-2019/) - A MAN, A BUILDING AND A HAMLET A Man (William Newman) A Building (Gamebridge Inn) and a Hamlet (Gamebridge) Friday March 8th, 2019 7:00 pm at the Meeting Place, Beaverton ALL WELCOME - [General Meeting-Feb 24, 2019](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-feb-24-2019/) - ANNUAL SHOW AND TELL Sunday February 24th, 2018 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton ALL WELCOME - [History Circle - Feb 8-2019](https://btehs.com/history-circle-feb-8-2019/) - Topic: Early Leaders who guided the development of Thorah and Eldon Time: 7:30 pm - at the Meeting Place ALL WELCOME - [Annual General Meeting](https://btehs.com/annual-general-meeting-3/) - Sunday January 27th, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm At the Meeting Place All Welcome - [History Circle - Jan 11-2019](https://btehs.com/history-circle-jan-11-2019/) - Topic: Origins of Surnames Friday January 11th, 2019 7:30 pm at the Meeting Place 284 Simcoe Street. ALL WELCOME - [General Meeting - November 25th, 2018](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-november-25th-2018/) - GENERAL MEETING- November 25th, 2018 2:00 - 4:00 pm The Meeting Place - 284 Simcoe Street On Nov 25th David Town is returning to our General Meeting to share his research on two infamous brawls in our local history - the Brechin Riot and the Orillia Riot. Did you know that in the summer of 1942 - [CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - November 3rd, 2018](https://btehs.com/christmas-bazaar-november-3rd-2018/) - BTEHS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday November 3rd, 2018 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Bake Sale - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Log Cabin Lunch - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Meeting Place Gift Shop - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Log Cabin _______________________________________________ - [HISTORY CIRCLE - November 9-2018](https://btehs.com/history-circle-november-9-2018/) - History Circle - Friday November 9th, 2018 7:30 pm The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton Speaker: Scott Gardner Topic: Beaverton and Thorah Public School PowerPoint presentation and discussion ALL WELCOME! - [GENERAL MEETING - October 28th, 2018](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-october-28th-2018/) - GENERAL MEETING - Sunday October 28th, 2018 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton, On 2:00 - 4:00 pm - All Welcome Topic: Eric Skat Petersen on Erik Skat Petersen, stone mason/arcitect Speaker: Eric Peterson About Erik: Erik Skat Petersen was a highly regarded master stone mason and architect who built and designed many prominent buildings in Ontario - [HISTORY CIRCLE - October 12th, 2018](https://btehs.com/history-circle-october-12th-2018/) - History Circle - Friday October 12th, 2018 7:30 pm The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton Topic: Do you have an interesting person in your family’s past? Tell the story. ALL WELCOME - Refreshments to follow - [GENERAL MEETING - September 23rd, 2018](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-september-23rd-2018/) - General Meeting - Sunday September 23rd, 2018 The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Topic: "Our Arctic" Speaker: Dawn Elizabeth Doyle Dawn Elizabeth Doyle, a local teacher who has spent many years teaching in the Canadian North, will share her knowledge and experience of "Our Arctic" and its people through pictures, - [ANNUAL HOUSE TOUR - July 22nd, 2018](https://btehs.com/annual-house-tour-july-22nd-2018/) - Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society's Annual House Tour Sunday July 22nd, 2018 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm . Tickets: $15.00 - Advance tickets at Maxine's in Beaverton or at the Meeting Place after 11:00 am on the day of the Tour - [CANADA DAY - Strawberry Shortcake - July 1](https://btehs.com/canada-day-strawberry-shortcake-july-1/) - This year's events have been changed all down to the Fairgrounds. Please come and enjoy some Strawberry Shortcake at the Curling Rink Being sold from 12 noon until sold out. This is a fundraiser for the Society and we appreciate you supporting us. - [GENERAL MEETING - June 24th, 2018](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-june-24th-2018/) - GENERAL MEETING - June 24th, 2018 284 Simcoe St 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Topic: Orillia's Civil War Guest speaker: David Town With this presentation David Town, Orillia Chiropractor and lover of local history explores the turbulent beginnings of Orillia from 1832 to 1836. It is a story of bitter battles between the First Nations People, - [Quilt Lottery Draw](https://btehs.com/quilt-lottery-draw/) - Thank you for supporting the Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society with the purchase of tickets for our quilt draw. First prize (quilt) - Jackie Shedler Second Prize (fused glass platter) - Richard Everett Third Prize (afghan) - Deborah Mallory The winner of the door prize - Shavonne Holder Thank you again for all - [HISTORY CIRCLE - June 8th, 2018](https://btehs.com/history-circle-june-8th-2018/) - History Circle - June 8th, 2018 - 7:30 pm The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton TOPIC: "Crimes and Misdeamours in the Community ALL WELCOME - Refreshments to follow - [GENERAL MEETING - May 27th, 2018](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-may-27th-2018/) - GENERAL MEETING - May 27th, 2018 284 Simcoe St 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Topic: British Home Children Guest speaker: Lori Oschefski - CEO of the British Home Children Advocacy and Research Association All Welcome – Social to follow - [MUSEUM OPENING - May 19th, 2018](https://btehs.com/museum-opening-may-19th-2018/) - SEASON OPENING FOR THE MUSEUM May 19th, 2018 1:30 to 4:00 Seasonal hours Weekends late May, June & September 1:30 - 4:00 Thursday to Mondays July & August 1:30 - 4:00 - [HISTORY CIRCLE - May 11th, 2018](https://btehs.com/history-circle-may-11th-2018/) - History Circle - May 11th, 2018 - 7:30 pm The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton TOPIC: "THORAH ISLAND" (continued) include Jim White video ALL WELCOME - Refreshments to follow - [General Meeting - April 22nd, 2018](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-april-22nd-2018/) - GENERAL MEETING - April 22nd, 2018 284 Simcoe St 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Topic: "Winter in the Shanties" Guest speaker: Ken Alsop All Welcome – Social to follow - [History Circle - April 13th, 2018](https://btehs.com/history-circle-april-13th-2018/) - History Circle - April 13th, 2018 - 7:30 pm The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton TOPIC: "THORAH ISLAND" (Included will be a video) ALL WELCOME - Refreshments to follow - [General Meeting - March 25th, 2018](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-march-25th-2018/) - GENERAL MEETING - March 25th, 2018 284 Simcoe St 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Topic: "Looking for Old Victoria County" Guest speaker: Rae Fleming Books will be available for purchase All Welcome – Social to follow - [History Circle - Friday March 9th, 2018](https://btehs.com/history-circle-friday-march-9th-2018/) - History Circle - March 9th, 2018 - 7:30 pm The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton TOPIC: "ICE FISHING" Included will be a video in which fish hut operators were interviewed in 1989, ALL WELCOME - Refreshments to follow - [General Meeting - February 25th, 2018](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-february-25th-2018/) - GENERAL MEETING - February 25th, 2018 284 Simcoe St 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Topic: Annual Show and Tell An opportunity to share a family heirloom, artifact, item of interest. All Welcome – Social to follow - [History Circle - February 9-2018](https://btehs.com/history-circle-february-9-2018/) - History Circle - February 9th, 2018 - 7:30 pm The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton Topic: Lake Simcoe, The Early Years ALL WELCOME - Refreshments to follow Note: this meeting was re scheduled from January 2018 - [History Circle - January 12th, 2018](https://btehs.com/history-circle-january-12th-2018/) - History Circle - January 12th, 2018 - 7:30 pm The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton Topic: Lake Simcoe, The Early Years ALL WELCOME - Refreshments to follow - [General Meeting - Nov 26-2017 Vimy Ridge](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-nov-26-2017-vimy-ridge/) - GENERAL MEETING - November 26th, 2017 284 Simcoe St 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Topic: Vimy Ridge trip Presenter: Austin Dick, Brock High School Student All Welcome – Social to follow - [HISTORY CIRCLE - November 10th, 2017](https://btehs.com/history-circle-november-10th-2017/) - HISTORY CIRCLE – Book Talk and Launch by author Larry Cotton - Books will be available for purchase. Friday November 10th, 2017 at the Meeting Place 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton, Time: 7:30 pm – Social to follow ALL WELCOME - [CHRISTMAS BAZAAR/LUNCH - Nov 4](https://btehs.com/christmas-bazaarlunch-nov-4/) - Saturday November 4-2017 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Bake Sale & New to You at the Log Cabin 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Lunch at the Meeting Place 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Gift Shop Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - [General Meeting - October 2017](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-october-2017/) - October 22nd, 2017 - At the Meeting Place – 284 Simcoe St 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Topic: Decorative Painting Techniques of the past. Presenter: Nancy Eves All Welcome – Social to follow - [General Meeting - September](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-september/) - September 24th, 2017 At the Meeting Place – 284 Simcoe St 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Topic: A progress report on the digitization of our archives and thoughts about the digitization of historical materials etc. in general Presenter: Garry Veale All Welcome – Social to follow - [Annual House Tour - July 23rd, 2017](https://btehs.com/annual-house-tour-july-23rd-2017/) - Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society's Annual House Tour July 23rd, 2017 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm . Tickets: $15.00 - Advance tickets at Maxine's in Beaverton or at the Meeting Place after 11:00 am on the day of the Tour Houses include: the Coburn's in Beaverton; Kevin & Harriet Drake's Shed in Beaverton; the - [Canada 150th Celebrations at the Museum](https://btehs.com/canada-150th-celebrations-at-the-museum/) - Thank you to all the volunteers who did so much to make this day a success. Strawberry Shortcake, a Float in the Parade, Ice cream making demonstration, Tours of the buildings, a stockade, and so much more. Happy 150th Canada! - [June General Meeting - June 25th, 2017](https://btehs.com/june-general-meeting-june-25th-2017/) - Sunday June 25th, 2017 At the Meeting Place – 284 Simcoe St 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Presenter: Earle Gray - Unfamiliar History (new book) - Celebrates Canada's 150th Anniversary All Welcome – Social to follow Links https://www.mykawartha.com/news-story/7151581-earle-gray-packages-history-in-newest-book http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1370921.Earle_Gray - [Lucky Draw Winners](https://btehs.com/lucky-draw-winner/) - Thank you to all who purchased tickets for the Lucky Draw that was held on Sunday June 4th, 2017 as part of our Annual Antique Show. 1st Prize Quilt - [History Circle - June 9th, 2017](https://btehs.com/history-circle-june-9th-2017/) - HISTORY CIRCLE – Dr. Ames slides - Photography of Beaverton Including Settlers Day; 1984 Centennial Celebrations; and some subsequent Canada Day celebrations Friday June 9th, 2017 at the Meeting Place 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton, Time: 7:30 pm – Social to follow ALL WELCOME - [33rd Annual Antique Show & Sale](https://btehs.com/33rd-annual-antique-show-sale/) - Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society’s 33rd Annual Antique Show & Sale June 3rd 9:30-4:30 and June 4th 10:00-4:00 at the Beaverton Thorah Community Centre, 176 Main St Beaverton. Featuring furniture, jewelry, china, books and so much more. 33+ vendors. Lucky Draw tickets for 3 prizes, Queen Quilt, Afghan & Fused Glass Vase are available. All - [May General Meeting - May 28th, 2017](https://btehs.com/may-general-meeting-may-28th-2017/) - Sunday May 28th, 2017 At the Meeting Place – 284 Simcoe St 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Presenter: Elwood Jones – Topic: Finding Chaplain's Dream - in this part of Ontario All Welcome – Social to follow - [History Circle - May 12th, 2017](https://btehs.com/history-circle-may-12th-2017/) - HISTORY CIRCLE – "Some Impressions of local life & history by local poets" Friday May 12th-2017 at the Meeting Place 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton, Time: 7:30 pm – Social to follow ALL WELCOME - [April General Meeting](https://btehs.com/april-general-meeting/) - Sunday April 23rd, 2017 At the Meeting Place - 284 Simcoe St 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Presenter: Guy Scott - Topic: 109th Battalion - Victoria County All Welcome - Social to follow Links of interest https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/109th_Battalion_(Victoria_%26_Haliburton),_CEF http://www.ontariogenealogy.com/Victoria/history/victoriacountymilitary3.html http://www.mykawartha.com/news-story/6408782-community-commemorates-109th-battalion-departure/ http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/sgc-cms/histoires_de_chez_nous-community_memories/pm_v2.php?id=story_line&lg=English&fl=0&ex=00000751&sl=7628&pos=1 If you are looking for more information, there is still more online. - [History Circle - April 7th, 2017](https://btehs.com/history-circle-april-7th-2017/) - Note: The date has been moved up a week, because of the Easter Holiday HISTORY CIRCLE - "A MAN (Richard McMillan), A FARM (South Eldon manse farm or glebe) and a Village (Kirkfield) Friday April 7-2017 at the Meeting Place 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton, Time: 7:30 pm - Social to follow ALL WELCOME - [March General Meeting](https://btehs.com/march-general-meeting/) - Sunday March 26th, 2017 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Meeting Place 284 Simcoe St. Presenting: Stephen Rensink "Magic Flutes" Social time to follow. All Welcome Some additional information can be found: https://myspace.com/naflutes/mixes/classic-flute-gallery-667445 http://makwaflutes.ca/ http://vimyflute.blogspot.ca/2016/11/the-craftsmen-and-artist.html http://www.focusonscugog.com/fliparchive/flip.2016.02/index.html - [History Circle - March 10-2017](https://btehs.com/history-circle-march-10-2017/) - Friday March 10th, 2017 - 7:30 pm "The history of the telephone in our area" Join us at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St Social to follow - ALL WELCOME - [General Meeting - Show and Tell](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-show-and-tell/) - Sunday February 26th, 2017 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm At the Meeting Place - 284 Simcoe St An opportunity to share a family heirloom, artifact, item of interest, etc. - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-16/) - Friday February 10th, 2017 7:30 pm At the Meeting Place - 284 Simcoe St. "Romancing the Stones" the story of the moving of the jail. Social to follow -- ALL WELCOME - [ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING](https://btehs.com/annual-general-meeting-2/) - January 22nd, 2017 at 2:00 pm The Meeting Place - 284 Simcoe St The AGM will highlight 2016 accomplishments as well as Committee reports will be presented. Hope to see you there. Social to follow. - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-15/) - Friday January 13th, 2017 7:30 pm at The Meeting Place "How the early settlers and later generations dealt with winter" ALL WELCOME! Social to follow. - [HOLIDAY WISHES!](https://btehs.com/holiday-wishes/) - Wishing you all the very best for the holiday season and a healthy and prosperous 2017. B.T.E.H.S./Beaver River Museum - [November Monthly Meeting](https://btehs.com/november-monthly-meeting/) - Sunday November 27th, 2016 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street with Matthew Fairbrass: Lost Airmen of Muskoka Social time to follow. Some additional information can be found: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/28/downed_second_world_war_plane_recovered_from_lake_muskoka.html http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/after-73-years-closure-for-families-of-airmen-lost-in-muskoka/article14392015/ https://sideroadsofmuskoka.wordpress.com/lost-no-more/ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/airmen-honoured-as-ww-ii-plane-pulled-from-lake-muskoka-1.2816218 - [September monthly meeting](https://btehs.com/september-monthly-meeting/) - 2pm at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street with Paul Arculus on the Markham Gang Social time to follow - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-14/) - November 11th, 2016 7:30 pm at the Meeting Place For one weekend last spring people had a chance to glimpse into the holdings of the inner archives. At this meeting there will be a hands-on chance to become familiar with the outer archive holdings. ALL WELCOME! Social to follow - [October Monthly Meeting](https://btehs.com/october-monthly-meeting/) - SUNDAY OCTOBER 23RD, 2016 40th Anniversary and Monthly Meeting 2:00 pm-4:00pm The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street Guest Speaker: George Duncan "Vanishing Barns of Ontario" Social time to follow with refreshments and cake. Looking forward to seeing you there - [Christmas Bazaar - November 5th, 2016](https://btehs.com/bazaar-day-november-5th-2016/) - Saturday November 5th, 2016 -9:00 am - 4:00 pm Come Out and Enjoy the Fun! Featuring: Bake Sale - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm New to You - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Lunch available from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm - Soup, Sandwiches and Cake (At the Meeting Place) Gift Shop open 9:00 am - [June Monthly Meeting](https://btehs.com/june-monthly-meeting/) - Sunday June 26 at 2p.m. at the Meeting Place with Tom Mohr and his topic "Archaeology". Tom Mohr is a licenced avocational archaeologist and currently serves as the President of the Peterborough Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society. Tom received his training at the University of Toronto and has participated in a number of excavations - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-13/) - Friday Oct. 14 showing the dvd of the Early Years Now 35 years old part 2. Social time to follow. - [House Tour~Sun. July 24](https://btehs.com/house-toursun-july-24/) - Annual Beaverton & Area House Tour from 1 to 5p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Maxine's prior to the tour and The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St. after 11 a.m. the day of the tour. - [History Circle~Fri. June 10](https://btehs.com/history-circlefri-june-10/) - 7:30 p.m. at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street. Social time to follow - [Monthly Meeting ~ June 26](https://btehs.com/monthly-meeting-june-26/) - 2pm at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street Tom Mohr:Archaeology - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-12/) - On Friday May 13th 2016 the Historical Society will be screening, at the Meeting Place, a video of the 2001 Winter Carnival, which includes coverage of the Lions participation, plus an extended featured look behind the scenes - of the Beaverton Townhall Players production of "The Wizard of Oz" in 2001. You are invited to - [Sunday May 22 meeting](https://btehs.com/sunday-may-22-meeting/) - 2pm at the Meeting Place with Nancy Eves, guest speaker on her topic Toronto Carrying Places. Social time to follow. - [Glimpse into the Past](https://btehs.com/glimpse-into-the-past/) - Sat. April 30 and Sun. May 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Meeting Place. All welcome. Free admission. - [Tickets available for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prizes](https://btehs.com/tickets-available-for-1st-2nd-3rd-prizes/) - Tickets 2.00 each or 3 for 5.00 available for purchase at the June 4 and 5 Antique Show, Beaverton-Thorah Community Centre. In support of Historical Society and Museum Capital projects. Tickets available from members. First prize is quilt~queen 95” square. Hand crafted by local volunteers. Second Prize, handmade afghan Third Prize, Gift certificate - [Monthly Meeting ~ Sun. April 24](https://btehs.com/monthly-meeting-2/) - 2pm at the Meeting Place with George Parker on Rice Lake Bridge--A Failure, why? Social time to follow. - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-11/) - 7:30 p.m. at the Meeting Place "A Man (Horace Lapp), a House (326 Mara Road) and a Project (researching buildings)” Social time to follow. - [March Meeting ~ Sunday 20th](https://btehs.com/march-meeting-sunday-20th/) - This meeting will occur one week earlier than usual due to Easter the following Sunday, the 4th of the month. 2p.m. at the Meeting Place 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton Grant Karcich will speak on Scugog Carrying Place. Grant has produced a book on the story of aboriginal trials connecting Lake Ontario with Lakes Scugog and - [History Circle ~ March 11](https://btehs.com/history-circle-march-11/) - 7:30pm at the Meeting Place with Cliff Prophet speaking on the history of Ambulance Service in Beaverton and area. Social time to follow. All welcome. - [History Circle ~ Friday February 12](https://btehs.com/history-circle-friday-february-12/) - 7:30pm at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street. Topic: Weather. All things related to, stories of events, changes over the years etc. Social time to follow. All welcome. - [February 28 Meeting](https://btehs.com/february-28-meeting/) - 2pm at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton Show & Tell. All welcome to share a family heirloom, story, artifact etc. Social time to follow. - [Annual General Meeting-January 24](https://btehs.com/annual-general-meeting/) - Sunday's 2pm meeting will highlight 2015 accomplishments as well as Committee reports will be presented. Meeting Place 284 Simcoe Street. Social time to follow. - [History Circle ~ Friday January 8](https://btehs.com/history-circle-friday-january-8/) - 7:30 pm at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street. Rae Fleming will share an entertaining evening talking about Argyle, Ontario. Social time to follow - [Greetings of the Season](https://btehs.com/greetings-of-the-season/) - Christmas and Season Greetings Postcards circa 1930 - [November 22 Meeting](https://btehs.com/november-22-meeting/) - 2pm at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St. Beaverton Matt Fairbrass will speak on the Lost Airmen of Muskoka Project. A Second World War plane's recovery from Lake Muskoka. The Northrop A-17 Nomad aircraft sank in December 1940 after a mid-air collision killing Leading Aircraftsman Theodore (Ted) Bates of the Royal Canadian Air Force and - [Christmas Bazaar](https://btehs.com/christmas-bazaar/) - Sat. Nov. 7, 2015 at the Beaver River Museum. Gift shop in the lower level of the Log Cabin, will be open for Christmas shopping, 9a.m. - 4p.m. Bake Sale and New to You, in the main level of the Log Cabin, 10:00 a.m. - noon Lunch at the Meeting Place serving soup, - [History Circle ~ November 13](https://btehs.com/history-circle-november-13/) - 7:30 pm at the Meeting Place. Theme: Remembrance Day. Social time to follow. - [October 25 Monthly Meeting](https://btehs.com/october-25-monthly-meeting/) - 2p.m. at the Meeting Place 284 Simcoe Street Beaverton. Guest speaker Bill McKee, Official Town Crier for the Twp. of Uxbridge since 1999, Twp. of Scugog since 2002 and Oshawa since 2004. Bill is the only six-time provincial champion in Ontario. He is currently both provincial and North American Champion last month in New Zealand finished fifth - [History Circle ~ Friday October 9](https://btehs.com/history-circle-friday-october-9/) - 7:30 p.m. at the Meeting Place. Showing of the society's DVD 25th Anniversary Part 1&2 produced in 2001 by Eric and Toni Wrate. Social time to follow. Opportunity to purchase this dvd available. - [September 27 Monthly meeting 2p.m.](https://btehs.com/september-27-monthly-meeting-2p-m/) - At the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street Beaverton, we welcome guest speaker Millie Morton. Author Millie Morton is a sociologist who grew up on a farm near Stirling, Ontario, and attended a one-room elementary school. She will share stories from her book Grace: A teacher’s life, one-room schools, and a century of change in Ontario – - [Museum open Thursdays ~ Mondays 1:30-4pm](https://btehs.com/museum-open-thursdays-mondays-130-4pm/) - Volunteer tour guides and summer student will be available to guide you through our 3 buildings located on Simcoe Street. Starting point is the jail.The settlers’ log house depicts life in the earliest days of our community. Gift shop is located in the ground level offering hand-made crafts by local volunteers. Life at the turn - [House Tour Sunday July 26 1:00-5:00p.m.](https://btehs.com/house-tour-sunday-july-26-100-500p-m/) - Tickets: Maxine's Fashions or available on July 26 at the Meeting Place, $15. 284 Simcoe St. Beaverton from 11:00 a.m. For further information call: 705-426-9460 or 705-426-7808 - [Christmas in July Sale, Sat. July 18](https://btehs.com/christmas-in-july-sale-sat-july-19/) - The Gift Shop volunteers annual sale. Get your Christmas shopping done early, satisfy your sweet tooth and find that unique, one-of-a-kind item for sale, hand-crafted by local artisans. Gift Shop Open 9-4, lower level of Log Cabin--watch for the signs. Bake Sale 9:30-noon & Lawn Sale 9-noon - [Suspendisse Sed Sagittis](https://btehs.com/suspendisse-sed-sagittis/) - Share This Story!Suspendise sedtisAliquam pulvinar felis auctor mauris semper, sit amet eleifend lectus auctor. Sed congue risus id congue dignissim. Nullam et maximus est. In condimentum purus eget est pretium sodales. Donec ipsum ante, tincidunt ac justo ut, egestas bibendum felis. Duis metus nunc, congue nec condimentum et, vulputate nec metus. Pellentesque tincidunt odio neque. - [Canada Day Celebrations~Beaver River Museum](https://btehs.com/canada-day-celebrations-at-beaver-river-museum/) - Date: Wednesday July 1 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m Details: Strawberry Shortcake Festival, Musical entertainment, Demonstrations, Displays Gift Shop open 10am to 3pm for more information: http://www.beavertoncanadaday.ca/ - [Duis tempor turpis neque](https://btehs.com/duis-tempor-turpis-neque/) - Share This Story!Duis tempor turpis nequeAliquam pulvinar felis auctor mauris semper, sit amet eleifend lectus auctor. Sed congue risus id congue dignissim. Nullam et maximus est. In condimentum purus eget est pretium sodales. Donec ipsum ante, tincidunt ac justo ut, egestas bibendum felis. Duis metus nunc, congue nec condimentum et, vulputate nec metus. Pellentesque tincidunt - [Praesent ut sem dignissim](https://btehs.com/praesent-ut-sem-dignissim/) - Share This Story!Praesent ut sem dignissimAliquam pulvinar felis auctor mauris semper, sit amet eleifend lectus auctor. Sed congue risus id congue dignissim. Nullam et maximus est. In condimentum purus eget est pretium sodales. Donec ipsum ante, tincidunt ac justo ut, egestas bibendum felis. Duis metus nunc, congue nec condimentum et, vulputate nec metus. Pellentesque tincidunt - [Aenean ieget quam](https://btehs.com/aenean-id-neque-eget-quam/) - Share This Story!Aenean ieget quamAliquam pulvinar felis auctor mauris semper, sit amet eleifend lectus auctor. Sed congue risus id congue dignissim. Nullam et maximus est. In condimentum purus eget est pretium sodales. Donec ipsum ante, tincidunt ac justo ut, egestas bibendum felis. Duis metus nunc, congue nec condimentum et, vulputate nec metus. Pellentesque tincidunt odio - [Curabitur nisi ultricies](https://btehs.com/curabitur-nisi-ultricies/) - Share This Story!Curabitur nisi ultriciesAliquam pulvinar felis auctor mauris semper, sit amet eleifend lectus auctor. Sed congue risus id congue dignissim. Nullam et maximus est. In condimentum purus eget est pretium sodales. Donec ipsum ante, tincidunt ac justo ut, egestas bibendum felis. Duis metus nunc, congue nec condimentum et, vulputate nec metus. Pellentesque tincidunt odio - [Nullam suscipit massi](https://btehs.com/nullam-suscipit-massa-nec/) - Share This Story!Nullam suscipit massiAliquam pulvinar felis auctor mauris semper, sit amet eleifend lectus auctor. Sed congue risus id congue dignissim. Nullam et maximus est. In condimentum purus eget est pretium sodales. Donec ipsum ante, tincidunt ac justo ut, egestas bibendum felis. Duis metus nunc, congue nec condimentum et, vulputate nec metus. Pellentesque tincidunt odio - [In tempor solicitudin](https://btehs.com/in-vel-tempor-sollicitudin/) - Share This Story!In tempor solicitudinAliquam pulvinar felis auctor mauris semper, sit amet eleifend lectus auctor. Sed congue risus id congue dignissim. Nullam et maximus est. In condimentum purus eget est pretium sodales. Donec ipsum ante, tincidunt ac justo ut, egestas bibendum felis. Duis metus nunc, congue nec condimentum et, vulputate nec metus. Pellentesque tincidunt odio - [Fusce quis ets moleiostie](https://btehs.com/fusce-quis-velit-in-erat-molestie/) - Share This Story!Fusce quis ets moleiostieAliquam pulvinar felis auctor mauris semper, sit amet eleifend lectus auctor. Sed congue risus id congue dignissim. Nullam et maximus est. In condimentum purus eget est pretium sodales. Donec ipsum ante, tincidunt ac justo ut, egestas bibendum felis. Duis metus nunc, congue nec condimentum et, vulputate nec metus. Pellentesque tincidunt - [Maecenas imperiet neq](https://btehs.com/maecenas-imperdiet-neque/) - Share This Story!Maecenas imperdiet nequeAliquam pulvinar felis auctor mauris semper, sit amet eleifend lectus auctor. Sed congue risus id congue dignissim. Nullam et maximus est. In condimentum purus eget est pretium sodales. Donec ipsum ante, tincidunt ac justo ut, egestas bibendum felis. Duis metus nunc, congue nec condimentum et, vulputate nec metus. Pellentesque tincidunt odio - [History Circle ~ June 12](https://btehs.com/history-circle-june-12/) - 7:30 p.m. Cecil Byers with the topic Steam Threshing. Social time to follow. - [31st Annual Antiques & Collectibles Show and Sale](https://btehs.com/31st-annual-antiques-collectibles-show-and-sale/) - “A gem of a show in a beautiful East Lake Simcoe setting” Sat. June 6th, 2015 starting at 9:30a.m. until 4:30p.m., & Sun. June 7th, 2015 starting at 10a.m. until 4p.m. Over 30 Quality Dealers Beaverton-Thorah Community Centre 176 Main Street, Beaverton (follow the signs once you get to Beaverton) Admission $4.00 – Good for 2 days, Sat. - [Monthly Meeting ~ May 24](https://btehs.com/monthly-meeting-may-24/) - 2pm. Meeting Place Guest Speaker: Dr. R.B. Fleming Topic: Vimy Ridge Memorial Social time to follow. All Welcome! - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-10/) - Friday May 8th at 7:30 p.m. at the Meeting Place. Topic: Trains and the Operation of Railroads. Herb Furniss will share his interest in the topic. Social time to follow. - [Sunday March 22 meeting](https://btehs.com/sunday-march-22-meeting/) - 2:00p.m. at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St. Guest Speaker: George Parker--"A short history of the Blairton Iron Mine near Marmora, 1820-1881 - Canada's First Hard Rock Mine" Social time to follow. All welcome. - [Sunday April 26 General Meeting](https://btehs.com/sunday-april-26-general-meeting/) - 2 p.m. at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street Beaverton Guest speaker: Sher Leetooze, author. Topic: Nursing Sisters of World War 1. - [What is it?](https://btehs.com/what-is-it/) - Top item has a removal porous/brick-like insert. Maybe heats-up? What is it used for? Bottom item is made of wood. - [New Acquisitions](https://btehs.com/new-acquisitions/) - Soldier's Swedish Petroleum Stove - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-9/) - April 10th will be the next gathering at the Meeting Place, 7:30p.m. March meeting, cancelled instead a celebration of St. Patrick's will take place at 6pm on Sat. March 14th. April's circle topic: A Man "Robert Johnston" A Farm "Simcoe Lodge Farm" A Hamlet "Lorneville" - [February's History Circle](https://btehs.com/februarys-history-circle/) - “ Hatched, Matched, Dispatched” We will be discussing the changes in customs surrounding births & babies, marriages and deaths. We hope people coming to the History Circle will bring ideas/memories to add to the discussion. 7:30p.m. at the Meeting Place, Fri. Feb. 13 - [Feb. 22 Monthly Meeting](https://btehs.com/feb-22-monthly-meeting/) - 2p.m. at the Meeting Place Show & Tell. Everyone welcome. Please share a family heirloom, artifact, photo/s or interesting story. Lunch, social time and membership renewal following Show & Tell. - [General Meeting and Annual General Meeting](https://btehs.com/general-meeting-and-annual-general-meeting-2/) - JANUARY 25, 2015 starting at 2p.m. at the Meeting Place. The AGM provides an opportunity to hear and review a busy, successful 2014. 2015 Membership, new and renewals available for the cost of $20. Lunch and social time to follow the installation of 2015 executive. - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-8/) - Friday January 9 at 7:30pm, the Meeting Place Topic of interest: Canadians who have excelled in various fields, some of whom have had a connection to our area. Social time to follow. - [Monthly Meeting~November 23](https://btehs.com/monthly-meetingnovember-23/) - Location: Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St. Beaverton Time: 2pm, social time following presentation Guest speaker: Ron Brown, speaking on his book: - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-7/) - Friday November 14, 7:30p.m. You are welcome to share an interesting story, article or artifact about an ancestor or ancestors. Social time to follow. - [Monthly Meeting ~ October 26](https://btehs.com/monthly-meeting-october-26/) - 2p.m. at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St. Beaverton. All welcome. Social time to follow. Guest Speaker: Dr. John C. Carter. Topic: Brickworks. Dr. Carter will be speaking about bricks, brickworks and the preservation of industrial heritage. He will show brickworks in Australia and the UK. The focus will be on the Don Valley Brick Works - [Monthly Meeting ~ Sept. 28](https://btehs.com/monthly-meeting-sept-28/) - 2p.m. at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St. Beaverton. All welcome. Social time to follow. Guest Speaker Rick McNamee Topic: Township of Ramara - [Old Stone Jail](https://btehs.com/old-stone-jail/) - Come visit us! During August,Thursdays - Mondays 1:30-4.Your tour starts at the jail. Short term Lock up optional. Our summer student and volunteers provide tours and are available to answer your questions. - [Park to Pier Discovery Trail](https://btehs.com/park-to-pier-discovery-trail/) - [19th Annual House Tour](https://btehs.com/19th-annual-house-tour/) - Sunday July 27 from 1 pm until 5 pm. Advance tickets $15.00 at Maxine’s Fashions On July 27: at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street after 11:00a.m. House Tour locations: 1) Farmer’s Wife Retreat for Quilters on Concession 2 2) a home with many upgrades and samples of the owner’s art on Maplewood Avenue 3) - [30th Annual Antiques & Collectibles Show and Sale](https://btehs.com/30th-annual-antiques-collectibles-show-and-sale/) - “A gem of a show in a beautiful East Lake Simcoe setting” Sat. June 7th, 2014 starting at 9:30a.m. until 4:30p.m., & Sun. June 8th, 2014 starting at 10a.m. until 4p.m. Beaverton-Thorah Community Centre 176 Main Street, Beaverton (follow the signs once you get to Beaverton) Admission $4.00 – Good for 2 days (In support of Beaver River - [Monthly Meeting~Sunday June 22](https://btehs.com/monthly-meetingsunday-june-22/) - 2p.m. at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St. Beaverton. All welcome. Social time to follow. Guest Speaker:Paul Francis Topic: "The Sting of the Current Bee Situation". - [History Meeting at the Old Stone Church cemetery](https://btehs.com/history-meeting-at-the-old-stone-church-cemetery/) - Friday June 13 gathering in the cemetery at 7:30p.m. inside the gate outside the church. Guided tour of interesting stones and markers. In case of inclement weather, gathering at the Meeting Place. - [Gift Shop](https://btehs.com/gift-shop/) - During Museum hours, the gift shop will be open. Entrance through back basement door of log cabin. Local 'handicrafters' have their items for sale. Thank you for supporting this enterprising group of artisans. - [May 25 ~ Monthly Meeting ~ 2p.m.](https://btehs.com/may-25-monthly-meeting-2p-m/) - At the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street Beaverton Guest Speaker: Ted Barris author of his latest book "The Great Escape" Social time to follow. - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-6/) - Friday May 9 at 7:30p.m. Ken Wilson will share stories and information on the Kirkfield Quarry where he lived as a child. Social time to follow. - [April 27 ~ Monthly Meeting ~ 2p.m.](https://btehs.com/april-27-monthly-meeting-2p-m/) - At the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton Guest Speaker: Nancy Eves with her topic “Uses of Stone”. Nancy's power point presentation will focus on local stone buildings, homes etc. Social time and light lunch to follow. - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-5/) - Friday April 11 at 7:30pm, Meeting Place. Topic: "Toys" John Reid presenting his collection. Please bring & share a toy of your childhood(nothing current) Social time to follow. - [March 23 ~ Monthly Meeting~2p.m.](https://btehs.com/march-23-monthly-meeting2p-m/) - Guest speaker: Rae Fleming Topic: Local Railways Social time & light lunch, following - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-4/) - Friday March 14 @ 7:30pm. topics: a Man--Dr. Ferguson, a Farm--Cedarhurst a Hamlet--Hartley - [February 23 - Monthly meeting](https://btehs.com/february-23-monthly-meeting/) - 2 p.m."Show and Tell". Share and interesting artifact, document, photo or story Lunch and social time to follow Membership convenors available. - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-3/) - Friday February 14 at 7:30 p.m. Celebrating Valentines, viewing our collection of archived greeting cards. Please bring any unique or sentimental or collector greeting card/s you may wish to share. Lunch to follow. - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-meeting/) - January 10th, 2014 at 7:30, Meeting Place 284 Simcoe St. Eric Wrate will present the screening of part 3 "Thru my eyes". This presentation will cover from 1942 to 1959 in England when Eric was growing up. $50 prize awarded to winner. Lunch and social time to follow. - [November 24th Monthly Meeting](https://btehs.com/november-24th-monthly-meeting/) - 2p.m. at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St. Beaverton Guest Speaker: author, Glad Bryce "First In Last Out-Women in the Air Force" The story of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Women’s Division & Nursing Sisters in World War II. All Welcome. Social time, light lunch to follow. - [Christmas Bazaar-Sat. Nov. 2, starting at 10 a.m.](https://btehs.com/christmas-bazaar-sat-nov-2-10-4/) - Bake Sale & New to You - 10 til Noon in the Log House Gift Shop with local crafts and goodies - 10-4 in the basement of the Log House Soup/Sandwich Lunch, Carrot Cake & Coffee - 11am to 2pm in the Meeting Place - [October 27th Monthly Meeting](https://btehs.com/october-27th-monthly-meeting/) - 2pm at the Meeting Place guest speaker Merton Davis, author of "Buggies, Bees and Christmas Trees: "Growing Up in Adolphustown." - an unique look at farming, farm life and family. Social time, light lunch to follow. All welcome. - [History Circle - meets at Beaverton Library](https://btehs.com/history-circle-meets-at-beaverton-library/) - Friday October 11 at 7:30 p.m. for the showing of the DVD: "Makeover Beaverton Carnegie Library" in celebration of the Library's Centennial. All welcome. Light refreshments served. - [Monthly Meeting ~ September 22](https://btehs.com/monthly-meeting-september-22/) - 2 p.m. at the Meeting Place (284 Simcoe Street) Guest Speaker: Guy Scott Topic: "Future of Fairs in Ontario" - [18th Annual House tour](https://btehs.com/18th-annual-house-tour/) - Sunday July 28, 2013 from 1pm until 5pm Available now: Advance tickets $15.00 at Maxine’s Fashions or Town Hall Tourist Information, Beaverton. On July 28: at the Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street after 11:00a.m. This year will also include the Beaverton Library in recognition of their 100th anniversary celebration. - [29th Annual Beaverton Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale~~Once again, a great success due in part to the support of volunteers and the community. Thank you.](https://btehs.com/28th-annual-beaverton-antiques-collectibles-show-sale/) - "A gem of a show in a beautiful East Lake Simcoe setting" Sat. June 1st 9:30 - 4:30 & Sun. June 2nd 10-4 Beaverton-Thorah Community Centre 176 Main Street, Beaverton (follow the signs once you get to Beaverton) Admission $4.00 - Good for 2 days (In support of Beaver River Museum) Refreshments; Free parking Free Draw (donated by - [June 23 Monthly Meeting](https://btehs.com/may-26th-monthly-meeting/) - 2p.m. at the Meeting Place(284 Simcoe St.) Guest Speaker: Dr. Allan Kirby Topic: "History of Rural Folk Music in Ontario" Dr. Allan Kirby is a music scholar and musician with 55 years of experience teaching, composing, and playing music. He has a PhD From Carleton University where his research focus was rural Ontario traditional music. - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle-2/) - Friday June 14, 7:30p.m. The Grade 8 class of Beaverton Public School, entrants presenting their topics for the Ian Murray Award. Also: presentation on the functions of the Outer Archives. An over-view of our collections, how they are made available to the public through appointment bookings and the volunteers that provide the support and expertise. - [April 28th Monthly Meeting](https://btehs.com/april-28th-monthly-meeting/) - 2pm. at the Meeting Place Guest speaker: Dorothy Duncan Topic: "Everyday Life in Upper Canada, 1813" - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/history-circle/) - Friday April 12 @ 7:30p.m. Rev. Ted McCollum speaking on the immigrant farm workers - [Monthly Meeting~ Sunday March 24](https://btehs.com/monthly-meeting/) - The Meeting Place--Beaver River Museum, 284 Simcoe St. 2-4p.m Guest speaker: Earle Gray, author of "About Canada" - [History Circle Meeting](https://btehs.com/history-circle-meeting-10/) - Friday Feb. 15th at 7:30p.m. (Please note re-scheduled date) Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street Topic: "The Story of Pat Burns" presented by Sylvia and Larry Farrell - [Monthly Meeting, February 24](https://btehs.com/monthly-meeting-february-24/) - Meeting Place @ 2p.m. Show and Tell: Share an interesting artifact, document, photo or story. All welcome - [History Circle Meeting](https://btehs.com/history-circle-fri-nov-9-730pm/) - Fri. January 11, 2013 @ 7:30pm. Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe Street “ The Day of the Steamboat”, a DVD showing & topic: A.P. Cockburn - [Canada Day Celebration at Beaver River Museum](https://btehs.com/canada-day-celebration-at-beaver-river-museum/) - Date: Monday, July 1, 2013 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m Details: Strawberry Shortcake Festival; Musical entertainment; Award presentation to Grade 8 essay winners; Demonstrations (spinning, traditional toys, rug hooking, antique sock-knitting machine); Displays - [October 28, 2012 ](https://btehs.com/october-28-2012/) - Robert Burcher: "Did Ancient Celts Come to the Great Lakes in Leather Boats?" For more information about this speaker visit: http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/2012/05/22/amateur-archeologist-on-mission-to-prove-leather-boat-story http://www.theenterprisebulletin.com/2012/07/10/archaeologist-testing-out-theory-on-the-rock http://m.torontosun.com/2012/10/18/did-europeans-visit-north-america-as-early-as-2000-bc - [History Circle Meeting](https://btehs.com/history-circle-meeting-9/) - Fri. Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m., at the Meeting Place, Beaver River Museum Program: A Man (Col. Oscar Fogg), A Farm (Dunrobin/ Elmcroft Farm); A Hamlet (Glenarm) All Welcome. - [Monthly Meeting, Sept. 23, 2-4](https://btehs.com/monthly-meeting-sept-23-2-4/) - Alan Maclachlan: "Walking in the Footsteps of Rev. John McLachlan (1861-1870), Knox Presbyterian Church, Beaverton" All Welcome. - [Gr. 8 Local History Projects](https://btehs.com/gr-8-local-history-projects/) - Open House: Wed. June 13, 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. in the Meeting Place Gr. 8 students of Beaverton Public School present their local history projects. All Welcome. - [Monthly Meeting, June 24 2-4](https://btehs.com/monthly-meeting-june-24-2-4/) - Nancy Eves: "Metropolitan Railway Company, Toronto to Sutton" All Welcome. - [History Circle Meeting](https://btehs.com/history-circle-meeting-8/) - Fri. June 8, 7:30 p.m., at the Meeting Place, Beaver River Museum Program: Gr. 8 students of Beaverton Public School present a selection of projects prepared for the Ian Murray Award Contest. All Welcome. - [May 19 -21 Beaver River Museum opens for the season](https://btehs.com/may-19-21-beaver-river-museum-opens-for-the-season/) - Open weekends in May and June, 1:30-4:00 p.m. Tour the Old Stone Jail, Log House and Brick House to learn about the lifestyle of local settlers c. 1850-1900. In the gift shop in the basement of the log house you will find unique handcrafted gifts and delicious preserves and pickles. http://199.250.201.239/~btehs/museum/ - [Monthly Meeting, May 27 2-4](https://btehs.com/monthly-meeting-may-27-2-4/) - John Carter: "Heritage Buildings Along the Talbot Trail" Dr. Carter has travelled the Talbot Trail for 35 years. He first became interested when he was the curator of the John R. Park Homestead and was appointed as the Essex County representative to the Talbot Trail Committee. Later as a Provincial Museum Advisor, he continued to - [History Circle Meeting](https://btehs.com/history-circle-meeting-7/) - Fri. May 11, 7:30 p.m., at the Meeting Place, Beaver River Museum Program: Discussion of the changes in households in the past 50 years. All Welcome. - [Monthly Meeting, Apr. 22, 2-4](https://btehs.com/monthly-meeting-apr-22-2-4/) - Paul Arculus: “Durant’s Right-Hand Man” All Welcome. www.paularculus.com - [History Circle Meeting](https://btehs.com/history-circle-meeting-6/) - Fri. April 13, 7:30 p.m., at the Meeting Place, Beaver River Museum Program: As a memorial to one of our oldest members. who recently died, we will be screening "Reflections of the Past - Dick Goard" a film created by member, Eric Wrate. All Welcome. Follow this link http://199.250.201.239/~btehs/books/dvdsvideoscds/ for a list of more of - [Oct. 23, 2011, BTEHS 35th Anniversary Meeting](https://btehs.com/oct-23-2011-btehs-35th-anniversary-meeting/) - 35th Anniversary Meeting - Oct. 23, 2011 - [Monthly Meeting, Feb. 26, 2-4](https://btehs.com/next-meeting-feb-26-2-4/) - Show and Tell: Share an interesting artifact, document, photo or story. All welcome - [Monthly Meeting, Mar. 25, 2-4](https://btehs.com/next-meeting-mar-25-2-4/) - David Homer: "The Carden Alvar... and its Birds" All Welcome. - [History Circle Meeting](https://btehs.com/history-circle-meeting-5/) - Fri. March 9, 7:30 p.m., at the Meeting Place, Beaver River Museum Program: Eric Wrate will present a short autobiographical DVD and we will share memories from before we were 5 years old. All Welcome. - [History Circle Meeting](https://btehs.com/history-circle-meeting-4/) - Fri. Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Meeting Place, Beaver River Museum Program: 4 articles on earlier times: Ice Harvesting, Making Maple Syrup, Rural Schools c.1900 and the Eaton's Catalogue. All Welcome. - [History Circle Meeting](https://btehs.com/history-circle-meeting-2/) - Fri. Jan. 13, 7:30 p.m., at the Meeting Place, Beaver River Museum Screening of “25th Anniversary (2001) of Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society - Part 2” a DVD by Eric Wrate. All Welcome. The society celebrated its 35th Anniversary at the Oct. 2011 Monthly Meeting. - [Next Meeting, Nov. 27, 2-4](https://btehs.com/next-meeting-nov-27-2-4/) - Betty Arriss, Elinore Copeland & Paula Warder, "Soldiers Whose Names are on the Beaverton Cenotaph" All Welcome. - [Nov. 4, 8pm - Time Machine Screenings](https://btehs.com/nov-4-8pm-time-machine-screenings/) - "Beaverton’s Carnegie Library Makeover" at St. Andrew’s United Church, Beaverton, FREE TO ALL - [Christmas Bazaar, Nov.5, 10-4](https://btehs.com/christmas-bazaar-sat-nov-5-10-4/) - Bake Sale & New to You - 10 til Noon in the Log House Gift Shop with local crafts and goodies - 10-4 in the basement of the Log House Soup/Sandwich Lunch, Carrot Cake & Coffee - 11am to 2pm in the Meeting Place - [Next Meeting Oct. 23, 2-4](https://btehs.com/next-meeting-oct-23-2-4-2/) - Dorothy Duncan, "Feasting & Fasting: Canada's Heritage Celebrations" (Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's) - [History Circle Meeting](https://btehs.com/history-circle-meeting-3/) - Fri. Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. Screening of "Jim White - Reflections of the Past" a DVD by Eric Wrate All Welcome. - [Oct. 7, 8pm - Time Machine Screenings](https://btehs.com/oct-7-8pm-time-machine-screenings/) - Beaverton's Old Stone Jail, "Romancing the Stones" & "Our Home Town - 1938 Revisited" at St. Andrew's United Church, Beaverton, FREE TO ALL - [Next Meeting Sept.25, 2-4](https://btehs.com/next-meeting-sept-25-2-4/) - Nancy Eves, "Holland's Landing Depot" - [Sept. 16-18, Beaverton Fall Fair](https://btehs.com/sept-16-18-beaverton-fall-fair/) - Come and see our display about the schools of Beaverton, Thorah & Eldon! - [16th Annual House Tour](https://btehs.com/16th-annual-house-tour/) - Sunday, July 24th, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Tour local homes by car; Refreshments included. Map available from 11:00 a.m. in the Meeting Place at Beaver River Museum. Tickets $15 at Maxine's and Beaver River Museum. - [Canada Day Celebration](https://btehs.com/canada-day-celebration/) - Fri., July 1, 11-3 p.m. Strawberry Shortcake; Musical Entertainment; Demonstrations (spinning, tatting, ice cream making; spill plane demonstration); award presentation to Ian Murray Award winners (Gr. 8 local history essay competition) - [27th Annual Antiques & Collectibles Show](https://btehs.com/27th-annual-antiques-collectibles-show/) - June 4th and 5th, 2011 Beaverton-Thorah Community Centre, 176 Main Street, Beaverton Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Admission $4.00 Good for two days Refreshments available and free parking - [Next Meeting](https://btehs.com/442/) - Sunday June 26, 2-4 pm Elaine & Andy Buckstein Topic: Postcards of Beaverton - a Power Point Presentation All Welcome - [History Circle Meeting](https://btehs.com/history-circle-meeting/) - Fri. June 10, 7:30 pm Beaverton Public School Grade 8 students present selected essays prepared for the Ian Murray Award Contest. All Welcome ## Pages - [Home](https://btehs.com/) - Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society - The BTEHS preserves the history and heritage of Beaverton, and the former townships of Thorah and Eldon. - [Sponsors](https://btehs.com/sponsors/) - [About Us](https://btehs.com/about-us/) - Loading... About Us About Us Our Mandate The Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of the community through research, the collection of historical artifacts, and the documentation of both municipal and family histories. Through the Beaver River Museum, the Society also engages in community outreach. The Meeting Place features a - [Current Events](https://btehs.com/current-events/) - Current & Past Events We are proud of our heritage buildings. They attract the attention of residents and visitors to our community. Our commitment to developing and maintaining our museum, historical resources and outreach activities. This requires an extensive input of volunteer hours, donations, and fund-raising support. Most of our income is raised by community - [Our Buildings](https://btehs.com/our-buildings/) - Our Buildings Our four unique buildings attract the attention of residents and visitors to our community. The society is committed to developing and maintaining the museum, historical resources, and outreach activities. An extensive input of volunteer hours, donations, and fund raising are required and the society is ready to welcome new members. Membership fees and - [Beaver River Railway](https://btehs.com/home-2/beaver-river-railway/) - Beaver River Railway Located in the lower level of the Log Cabin – Final stop on the BTEHS tour Step back in time and discover the rich railway heritage of Beaverton at the Beaver River Railway Exhibit. As the final stop on your tour of the Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society (BTEHS), this captivating display - [Get Involved](https://btehs.com/get-involved/) - Get Involved Local museums provide a sense of community and place by celebrating a collective heritage. To new residents they offer a great way to get to know the history of a particular area and to meet with community members familiar with the heritage. There are a variety of ways that you can provide support - [Research & Education](https://btehs.com/research-and-education/) - Research & Education Genealogy Research As a source for genealogy research, we answer e-mail and letter inquiries as well as helping visitors research their family histories. Our archives contain resources pertaining to both family and municipal history that have been researched, collected, organized, and indexed over the years. Appointments may be booked with a volunteer - [History](https://btehs.com/history/) - History Beaverton, a Heritage Community, for Sure! The Beaver River meanders through fertile fields to its mouth at Lake Simcoe where 3000 years ago it was the yearly camping grounds of native people as was Thorah Island 3 miles offshore. Indian artifacts found on these sites date back to that time. Just to the north ## Events - [Annual Meeting](https://btehs.com/event/annual-meeting/) - Come out and join us to share what the Beaverton Historical Society has accomplished in the last year. plus an update on accomplishments in the last 50 years of the Organization. - [ROBBIE BURNS DINNER](https://btehs.com/event/2786/) - Mark your calendar and get your tickets now for our Annual Robbie Burns dinner. Saturday January 31st, 2026. Beaverton Royal Canadian Legion – 517 Mara Road, Beaverton Doors opens at 5:00 pm and Dinner served at 6:00 pm Tickets: $50.00 each and available at Jack's Place For Kids - 342 Simcoe St or by calling - [General Meeting](https://btehs.com/event/general-meeting-5/) - [Private Rental](https://btehs.com/event/private-rental-2/) - [Private Rental](https://btehs.com/event/private-rental/) - [Annual Antique Show](https://btehs.com/event/annual-antique-show/) - [Canada Day! Strawberry Shortcake](https://btehs.com/event/canada-day/) - [Womens Wellness Circle](https://btehs.com/event/womens-wellness-circle/) - Open to all Women, please contact Rebecca if you plan to attend Gathers: 3rd Thursday monthly When: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Location: The Meeting Place Cost: $20/person Contact: Rebecca Acton - [Beaverton Fall Fair](https://btehs.com/event/beaverton-fall-fair/) - Come see us at the fair and explore our history display, purchase a book or make a donation. - [50th Anniversary Meeting](https://btehs.com/event/50th-anniversary-meeting/) - 50th Anniversary of the Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society will take place in 2026. Please join the planning committee if you have great ideas and would like to help out. - [27th Annual Antique & Nostalgia Show & Sale](https://btehs.com/event/27th-annual-antique-nostalgia-show-sale/) - All 27 quality dealers from around Ontario featuring early Canadiana to mid-century modern return for DAY 2! Vendors will restock with new items for the second day of the sale. Join us at the Scugog Community Centre – Your paid admission gains you access on both Saturday, October 18th and Sunday, October 19th from 10AM - [REBEL FAMILIES IN BROCK](https://btehs.com/event/rebel-families-in-brock/) - [Museum Closes for the Season](https://btehs.com/event/museum-closes-for-the-season/) - We look forward to seeing you again next year! - [General Meeting](https://btehs.com/event/general-meeting-6/) - Mike Jubb, Deputy Mayor, Regional Councillor - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/event/history-circle-5/) - Remembrance theme - [Artisan Show & Sale](https://btehs.com/event/artisan-show-sale-3/) - 3 weekends, 3 different shows/vendors - [Artisan Show & Sale](https://btehs.com/event/artisan-show-sale-2/) - 3 weekends, 3 different shows/vendors - [Artisan Show & Sale](https://btehs.com/event/artisan-show-sale/) - 3 weekends, 3 different shows/vendors - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/event/history-circle-4/) - Eldon Donald and other sad stories - [General Meeting](https://btehs.com/event/general-meeting-4/) - Ursula Kressibucher - The family, the sunflowers - [General Meeting](https://btehs.com/event/general-meeting-3/) - Resetting a Community Museum - Barbara Doyle, KL Museum - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/event/history-circle-3/) - Makeover: Beaverton Carnegie Library Video - [Centotaph Celebration](https://btehs.com/event/centotaph-celebration/) - 100th Anniversary Celebration - [General Meeting](https://btehs.com/event/general-meeting-2/) - Scott Gardner—Grade 3 Pioneer Program - [Beaver River Museum - Open](https://btehs.com/event/beaver-river-museum-open/) - Open for the season! - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/event/history-circle-2/) - Story Telling; tell an interesting story about a relative. - [General Meeting](https://btehs.com/event/general-meeting/) - “A Mothers letter from 1863” Garry Veale - [History Circle](https://btehs.com/event/history-circle/) - Dr. Devine’s memories of the 30’s & 40’s ## Portfolio - [Neque porro quisquam](https://btehs.com/portfolio-items/neque-porro-quisquam/) - Share This Location!Praesent ut sem dignissimAliquam pulvinar felis auctor mauris semper, sit amet eleifend lectus auctor. 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