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.

Do you remember 🏪 Hartmier’s Store or shopping downtown in earlier years? We would love to hear your memories, stories, ...
05/29/2026

Do you remember 🏪 Hartmier’s Store or shopping downtown in earlier years? We would love to hear your memories, stories, or see old photographs of Beaverton businesses and storefronts! 📸

This was in the Special Beaverton Centennial Issue.

What a truly special evening in Beaverton for the SOLD OUT screening of We Lend a Hand! ❤️This beautiful documentary sha...
05/29/2026

What a truly special evening in Beaverton for the SOLD OUT screening of We Lend a Hand! ❤️

This beautiful documentary shares the heartfelt, poignant and emotional story of the Ontario Farmerettes - young women who rolled up their sleeves during World War II and worked tirelessly on farms across Ontario while so many men were away serving our country.

Their strength, determination, friendships, and spirit helped shape an important part of our history, and it was incredibly moving to see these stories shared on the big screen. 👩‍🌾 Their contribution to our country’s history is something truly worth celebrating and remembering.

👏 The warmth in the room, the conversations, the laughter, the memories shared, and the standing ovation at the end made for a night we will not forget anytime soon.

It was an evening that reminded us how important community and storytelling truly are.

Thank you to Bonnie Sitter and her incredible team, everyone who came out to support this meaningful event and to those who helped make the evening possible.

Seeing our community come together to celebrate, learn, and honour these remarkable women was truly something special.

Beaverton, thank you for an unforgettable evening. ❤️

(There was even a "proposal", have a look at the photo almost at the end 😍)
Also check out our previous post for videos if you missed it.

05/28/2026

We came. We saw. We loved it. ❤️

Lighthearted. Poignant. Emotional. 💝

The We Lend a Hand SOLD OUT screening in Beaverton was an incredible evening that ended with a standing ovation. 👏

(Some of the reel footage has been sped up.)

Watch for more photos from this unforgettable event as we continue learning, sharing stories, and discovering more about Ontario’s Farmerettes.

Thank you Grant House Bed & Breakfast for supporting the Beaver River Museum as a Corporate Sponsor in our 50th mileston...
05/26/2026

Thank you Grant House Bed & Breakfast for supporting the Beaver River Museum as a Corporate Sponsor in our 50th milestone year! 🎉

Grant House B & B is known for its historic charm, beautifully landscaped property, and a highly rated bed-and-breakfast located in historic downtown Beaverton near the shores of Lake Simcoe.

🏡 The warm hospitality, spacious suites and homemade gourmet breakfasts, the property offers a relaxing getaway with features like private balconies, kitchenettes and a heated saltwater pool. Guests consistently make it a favourite destination looking for a cozy, comfortable stay.

Contact Grant House Bed and Breakfast for your home away from home, where you arrive as a guest and leave as a friend! 💝

447 North St, Beaverton
705-426-1296
[email protected]
www.granthousebedandbreakfast.com

We are incredibly grateful to Grant House Bed and Breakfast for many years of investing in local heritage and volunteer-driven initiatives. Their support helps keep history alive and accessible for everyone who walks through our doors.

Community partnerships like this help us preserve and share the rich history of Brock, Thorah and Eldon for future generations. From maintaining exhibits and historical collections to supporting special events, educational programs, and museum operations, sponsorships make a meaningful difference.

⭐ 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]

Thank you for being a special part of our 50th Anniversary!

We had a wonderful and warm Sunday afternoon together! ❤️ A special thank you to Trevor Barker for spending it with us s...
05/26/2026

We had a wonderful and warm Sunday afternoon together! ❤️ A special thank you to Trevor Barker for spending it with us sharing stories and recollections from WWII, along with memories and experiences from his life.

He even surprised us by breaking out into song! 🎤 What a treat! We need to invite him for a karaoke session 😄😉. Scroll our FB posts for his singing.

Our community socials after are always a hit - a chance to chat and welcome new faces, reconnect with friends and enjoy some treats, tea & coffee. ☕🍪

🎉 Stay tuned to our page for more exciting events as we continue to celebrate 50 amazing years of the Historical Society!

REMINDER 🎬 for those attending May 26 Tues screening of We Lend a Hand:If you have physical tickets, please remember to ...
05/25/2026

REMINDER 🎬 for those attending May 26 Tues screening of We Lend a Hand:
If you have physical tickets, please remember to bring them with you.
For those with Eventbrite tickets, we can scan from your phone.

THANK YOU so much for the incredible support and enthusiasm for this important and forgotten story of Ontario’s Farmerettes. We are honoured to bring We Lend A Hand to the forefront of our community and share this remarkable piece of history with you in the spirit of our 50th Anniversary celebrations ❤️

Beacan Presbyterian Church
413 Simcoe St. Beaverton
🕖 Screening begins at 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM
🛑 NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR - FULLY SOLD OUT 🛑

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors:
💚 Durham Region Federation of Agriculture
💚 Durham Farm Connections
💚 Durham West 4-H Association

💚 Supported by Region of Durham, Invest Durham and REMAX Country Lakes Realty

Merchandise and refreshments will also be available on site. We look forward to seeing you there!

05/24/2026

Our special speaker Sunday afternoon not only spoke about WWII, he entertained us with his impromptu singing! Thank you Trevor Barker for another great afternoon at the Beaver River Museum celebrating our 50th Anniversary with stories, song and community social 🥰.

See the comment for more on the song and vintage video.

We are so pleased to have Durham West 4-H Association serving & treats at our 'We Lend a Hand' screening on Tuesday Ma...
05/24/2026

We are so pleased to have Durham West 4-H Association serving & treats at our 'We Lend a Hand' screening on Tuesday May 26 night for a to support their work with youth!

The Association is a local non-profit organization focused on shaping youth into future leaders of the community. 4-H is a place for youth to ‘Learn to do by Doing’. Bringing together those aged 6 - 21 and amazing volunteer leaders to learn about specific topics in a fun and engaging way with activities and events.

There are approximately 130 youth and 23 leaders involved in the Durham West 4-H Association. This year they are running 13 4-H projects including cloverbuds, gardening, line dancing, plowing, sheep, dairy, beef, and many more.

We look forward to supporting this hardworking group at our exciting sold-out event!

Thank you Durham West 4-H Association for being part of our fundraiser screening and 50th Anniversary!

🍀 Learn to do by Doing 🍀
Head | Heart | Hands | Health

The Museum is closed Saturday May 23rd as we are busy preparing for our special speaker on Sunday, We Lend A Hand screen...
05/23/2026

The Museum is closed Saturday May 23rd as we are busy preparing for our special speaker on Sunday, We Lend A Hand screening on Tues, and right up our heels is our Antique Show first week of June! 😊 Non- stop events by our museum board of directors & volunteers. Phew! Such a hardworking crew.

We will see you May 24 Sunday!

📣 Back by popular demand after a packed house in 2025 - Trevor Barker returns for another unforgettable afternoon of stories, history, humour and firsthand memories from wartime life.

Trevor’s captivating storytelling, quick wit, fascinating artefacts, and remarkable experiences had audiences completely engaged last time, and many asked for more!

From growing up during the war to his time in the Royal Air Force, Trevor will bring World War II history to life in a way that is both moving and entertaining.

He’ll also be bringing a selection of wartime artifacts for everyone to see!

If you love history, hearing incredible real-life stories, and an afternoon filled with laughter, reflection and fascinating insights, Trevor’s natural storytelling style and ability to bring history to life will keep you engaged from beginning to end.

We are excited to have him back!

All are welcome to attend this PRESENTATION

📅 May 24, Sunday at 2 PM
📍 The Meeting Place
Beaver River Museum
284 Simcoe St, Beaverton

🍪☕ Followed by our ever-popular Community Social!

MAY is MUSEUM MONTH!
Celebrate • Discover • Preserve

🛑 UPDATE OUT! 🛑 May 26 fundraiser screening of 'We Lend A Hand - The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes. We are so...
05/22/2026

🛑 UPDATE OUT! 🛑 May 26 fundraiser screening of 'We Lend A Hand - The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes. We are so encouraged by your amazing support!

📕 Did you know there's a written "Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz - Memories of Ontario Farmerettes'? They will be available for purchase on screening night and signed by the author Bonnie Sitter.

During WWII, young women were urged to “lend a hand” ✋. Motivated by patriotism or a thirst for adventure, this book recounts fond memories forged by the women while working hard and playing hard.

After grueling days picking cherries or weeding onions, they hitchhiked to dances, went on hay rides, roller skated, or swam in Lake Huron. For some, this first trip away from home sparked a passion for rural life and led to them building their lives in small communities. This book captures their memories, lives and experiences.

Be sure to check out the vintage archival photos and more. The book definitely is one you want to keep for years to come.

👕 There will also be T-shirts with the Farmerette We Lend A Hand Badge on them, cloth bags and all occasion cards (4 to a pack), embroidered badges and enlarged postage stamps.

On May 26 Tues night screening, you will discover the incredible story of 40,000 teenage girls who stepped up during WWII to keep Ontario farms running and food on tables. These Farmerettes played a vital role in feeding troops, starving European families, and even prisoners of war - all while their incredible contributions FADED FROM HISTORY! 😔

Through moving reenactments and rare archival photos, this unforgettable documentary shares the memories of these remarkable women, now in their late 90s, and reminds us that service comes in many forms 💚

🎬 Followed by a LIVE Q&A with Bonnie Sitter
📚 Book sales & signing after the screening, merchandise sales

🕖 7:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)
📍 Beacan Presbyterian Church
413 Simcoe St, Beaverton

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors:
💚 Durham Region Federation of Agriculture
💚 Durham Farm Connections
💚 Invest Durham
💚 Durham West 4-H Association
💚 Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society

💚 Supported by Region of Durham
💚 Supported by REMAX Country Lakes Realty

❤️ We are honoured to bring this screening to you on our 50th Anniversary and to share this powerful forgotten history. See you there!

Address

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

Telephone

+17054269641

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