Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society

Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society The is the Official page. Closed in Winter with the exception of special events that are being posted. www.btehs.com

Email [email protected] for any enquiries or assistance.

😊 SPOT the Jail in the first photo. The Old Stone Jail was built by Scottish stonemason John MacKay in the late 1840s in...
06/17/2026

😊 SPOT the Jail in the first photo. The Old Stone Jail was built by Scottish stonemason John MacKay in the late 1840s in response to a law that every unincorporated village had to have a lockup.

🚨 It originally stood on the banks of the Beaver River behind Beaverton's first Town Hall. It served as a place to hold local lawbreakers and even provided shelter for travellers passing through the area.

In 1995, when the building faced demolition to make way for a parking lot, our Historical Society wasn't about to let that happen, we stepped in to save it!

The entire stone building was carefully moved to the Beaver River Museum grounds, saving a piece of Beaverton history that can still be enjoyed today - where it remains one of our most unique and treasured artifacts today.

If you've stopped by The Meeting Place lately, you've probably noticed the fascinating display on the board. 📜 They're the work of our very own Helen Alsop! With 50 years as a member of the Society, she is a treasure trove of local knowledge, memories, and experience.

⭐ A big thank you to Helen, who does a wonderful job bringing local history to life through photographs, stories and historical snippets that capture our community's unique past. She has a knack for making the past feel just a little closer.

We're so fortunate to have her sharing her passion and dedication with the community. Thanks to her efforts, visitors can discover and appreciate important pieces of our community's heritage.

🛑 Next time you're at The Meeting Place, take a gander at the display and enjoy a journey back in time. We guarantee you will find some fascinating history!

🌸 Flowers, community spirit and local history - a beautiful combination! 🌼A huge thank you to Blooms On The Go for their...
06/16/2026

🌸 Flowers, community spirit and local history - a beautiful combination! 🌼

A huge thank you to Blooms On The Go for their generous sponsorship and support of the Beaver River Museum during our 50th Anniversary milestone! 🎉

🌹 Let's be honest, flowers have a magical way of making people smile. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, celebration, wedding, sympathy arrangement, or a "just because" surprise, Blooms On The Go has been helping to brighten days throughout our community with beautiful flowers, thoughtful gifts and friendly hometown service. They bring smiles to our community one bouquet at a time.

✨ And what better way to celebrate 50 years of history than with a business that helps make life's special moments even more memorable?

As a locally owned business, they understand the importance of supporting the organizations that help make our community a special place to live, work and visit.

👏 Thank you, Blooms On The Go, for helping keep local history and events flourishing for future generations! As you can see, we are just blooming with gratitude!

If you're looking for beautiful flowers, talented creative displays and exceptional local service, be sure to stop in and see the beautiful creations that have been brightening Beaverton and beyond!

📍 342 Simcoe Street, Beaverton
📞 705-426-1930
💌 [email protected]

Watch for their floral arrangement events and Bloom School to learn about flower display creations.

🌟 Want to help local history continue to grow? We're always excited to welcome community-minded businesses to our Corporate Sponsorship Program.

📩 Contact us at [email protected]

🚜 From farming stories and memories to old equipment and photos, there was plenty of sharing and learning as we explored...
06/13/2026

🚜 From farming stories and memories to old equipment and photos, there was plenty of sharing and learning as we explored pioneer farm life and how it has changed over the years. The conversations were lively, it brought agricultural heritage to life!

Our ever popular Community Social would not be be complete without treats! 😋 Profiteroles, chocolate eclairs, cream puffs, ginger cookies were a hit! All of us were spoiled.

Thanks to everyone who came out, shared a memory, and helped make it such a fun evening. ❤️

Many thanks to our Corporate Sponsors and members making many of our events free for all in the community. See you at our next one!

To volunteer or be a member email [email protected]

🚜 Got a farming story that always gets people talking? An old photo that sparks memories? A mystery artifact sitting on ...
06/11/2026

🚜 Got a farming story that always gets people talking? An old photo that sparks memories? A mystery artifact sitting on a shelf?

Then this evening is for you!

🌾 Join us as we travel from pioneer farming days right through the decades, exploring how life on the farm has changed over the generations. Hear stories from local families, share a few of your own, and discover the tools, traditions, and memories that helped build our community.

Bring your photos, artifacts, stories and maybe even that "what on earth is this thing?" farm gadget you've been meaning to ask about! 😄

☕ Stick around afterwards for our Community Social with refreshments, laughter, storytelling, and plenty of reminiscing.

Because the best history isn't just in books... it's in the memories we share.

📅 Friday, June 12
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St., Beaverton

Everyone is welcome - farmers or not, and anyone who loves good local stories! ❤️

Thank you for supporting the Beaver River Museum as we continue to celebrate our 50th Anniversary milestone! 🎉

Many thanks to our Corporate Sponsors and all members for making events like this possible and free for all to attend.

06/10/2026

☕ The weather forecast called for 'mug-gy' conditions. We thought they meant bring extra mugs. 😆🤣

Get our SPECIAL 50th Anniversary Mugs today! For hot or cold drinks, we got you covered!

Message or email us at [email protected]

Thank you 2Beez Promotions for your generous sponsorship and support of the Beaver River Museum during our 50th Annivers...
06/09/2026

Thank you 2Beez Promotions for your generous sponsorship and support of the Beaver River Museum during our 50th Anniversary celebration milestone! 🎉

Need to get your name out there? Looking for custom apparel, promotional products, signage, banners, business cards, postcards, awards, client gifts, or marketing materials that stand out from the crowd? That's where 2Beez Promotions comes in!

They help businesses, organizations, charities, and community groups create eye-catching promotional products and marketing materials bringing your brand to life!

Whether you're promoting an event, growing your business, or thanking your customers, they have plenty of creative ways to help you make a lasting impression.

Their commitment to quality and reliability makes them a valued partner and collaborator.

Contact 2 Beez Promotions
📞 905-767-3667
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.2beezpromotions.ca

👏 As a locally owned business, they understand the importance of supporting the community, and we're incredibly grateful they've chosen to support ours with this partnership. This helps us continue our work of heritage preservation, presenting exhibits and offering events for the community.

⭐ Interested in supporting the Beaver River Museum too? We’re always excited to partner with community-minded businesses through our Corporate Sponsorship program! Email us at [email protected]

Do you have old family farm photos tucked away in an album? A favourite farming story passed down through the generation...
06/09/2026

Do you have old family farm photos tucked away in an album? A favourite farming story passed down through the generations? An interesting artifact hiding in the barn or attic? Bring it along and be part of the conversation!

Whether you grew up on a farm, had farming relatives, or are simply curious about our roots, we would love to have you join us!

🕢 June 12 Fri at 7.30pm
The Meeting Place
284 Simcoe St, Beaverton

We will journey back to the days of pioneer farming, when hard work, horses, backbreaking labour and hand tools were essential to everyday life. Then we'll move forward in time as some of our own members, who grew up on local farms, share firsthand stories and memories of farming in their younger years.

We'll share photos, farming practices, equipment, and how rural life have evolved over the decades and farming transformed over the generations.

☕ Stay for our ever popular community social for tea, coffee & desserts afterwards.

⭐ FREE, All Welcome!

We're still buzzing from the incredible success of the weekend Antique Show & Sale!🎉THANK YOU 🎉 FOR MAKING THE EVENT A T...
06/09/2026

We're still buzzing from the incredible success of the weekend Antique Show & Sale!🎉THANK YOU 🎉 FOR MAKING THE EVENT A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS!

❤️ To Our Visitors
❤️ To Our Antique Dealers & Vendors
❤️ To Our Sponsors
❤️ To Our Museum Supporters
❤️ To Our Incredible Volunteers
❤️ To All Who Had A Hand In This Event

Because of your support, hundreds of visitors enjoyed a wonderful weekend of discovering antiques, sharing stories and exploring treasures.

Thank you to everyone who visited, bidded on auctions, purchased artefacts, special vintage pieces and enjoyed pies and treats. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, meet new visitors, and celebrate our shared appreciation for history together.

Our vendors and exhibitors brought such a wonderful variety of antiques, collectibles, and treasures for visitors to enjoy. Your participation helped make this event a memorable experience for all.

We are especially grateful to our dedicated volunteers whose countless hours behind the scenes planning, promotions, setting up, welcoming guests, refreshments and lunch, and cleanup made the event possible. Community events like this simply could not happen without your hard work, enthusiasm, and commitment.

Celebrating 40 years of the Antique Show & Sale AND 50 years of the Beaver Thorah Eldon Historical Society.

We thank you for a fabulous weekend! Here are some moments captured the last two days.
See you at our next event!

Antique Show & Sale 🎊 today June 7 Sun, the final day of vintage treasures, historical finds, free popcorn, 📽 free Beav...
06/07/2026

Antique Show & Sale 🎊 today June 7 Sun, the final day of vintage treasures, historical finds, free popcorn, 📽 free Beaverton movie at our mini 'STRAND' Theatre! Do not miss the archival images of 1938 Beaverton!

Check out the amazing selections at the SILENT AUCTION! Step right up, bid & be a WINNER! Auction ends June 7 Sun 3pm.

Just so much to see at our Vendor tables! Ask questions, learn history, purchase & take home a valued nostalgic or historical item.

Sun June 7
9.30am to 4pm
$5 entry.
Free 12 years & under.
Free popcorn 🍿

Come & relive history & reminisce about the good old times!

Get your delicious pies, muffins & sandwiches.

Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre
176 Main St, Beaverton

Proceeds support the Beaver River Museum & its ongoing efforts. Thank you everyone! 🥰

Address

P. O. Box #314 284 Simcoe Street
Beaverton, ON
L0K1A0

Telephone

+17054269641

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