Newmarket Historical Society

Newmarket Historical Society To preserve the past for the future by connecting people to the history of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Last chance to experience Museum Month! 🏛️✨Tomorrow is the FINAL day to visit the special display from the Elman W. Camp...
05/29/2026

Last chance to experience Museum Month! 🏛️✨

Tomorrow is the FINAL day to visit the special display from the Elman W. Campbell Museum at the Old Town Hall!

Stop by to explore fascinating local artifacts and learn more about the stories that shaped our community before the exhibit closes.

📍 Where: 460 Botsford Street
🕙 Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM
🚫 Closed Sundays & Mondays

Don’t miss your final opportunity to celebrate Museum Month and discover local history up close!

Don't miss out on Museum Month! There's still time! 🏛️✨Come and visit Elman W Campbell Museum's display at the Old Town...
05/22/2026

Don't miss out on Museum Month! There's still time! 🏛️✨

Come and visit Elman W Campbell Museum's display at the Old Town Hall before it's all over! Explore fascinating local artifacts and discover stories from our community's past!

📍WHERE: 460 Botsford Street
🕙WHEN: Tuesday to Saturday 10AM to 4PM
🚫Closed on Sundays & Mondays

What a fantastic night exploring Newmarket’s history! 📜✨Our members had a wonderful time visiting the newly renovated El...
05/22/2026

What a fantastic night exploring Newmarket’s history! 📜✨

Our members had a wonderful time visiting the newly renovated Elman W. Campbell Museum. We loved seeing the recent upgrades and getting a peek into the Archives! A huge thank you to Nadine and the volunteers for guiding us through the beautiful exhibits and answering all our questions.

Afterward, we headed across the street where Wes Playter took us on a fascinating walk through the history of Roadhouse & Rose—Newmarket's oldest business and Ontario's third-oldest funeral home! 🏛️

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a lovely, insightful evening! Thanks to our hosts as well for the warm welcome!

Just a friendly reminder that our May meeting is this Wednesday, May 20th, and we are not at our usual spot!📍 Location: ...
05/18/2026

Just a friendly reminder that our May meeting is this Wednesday, May 20th, and we are not at our usual spot!

📍 Location: Check your April Newsletter! (It’s top secret 🤫)
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM sharp
👥 Reminder: This is a Members Only event.

Check your newsletter today so you’re ready to roll on Wednesday night. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌿 newmarkeths

Although Mother's Day has been celebrated for centuries with festivals honoring mother goddesses such as Rhea in Greece ...
05/10/2026

Although Mother's Day has been celebrated for centuries with festivals honoring mother goddesses such as Rhea in Greece and Cybele in Rome, the modern-day "Mother's Day" became official in the early 20th century through the efforts of Anna Jarvis. In 1914, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson officially declared the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day and Canada soon adopted the same tradition in 1915.

So whether you are a mother to children, pets or plants, we hope you enjoy this special day dedicated to the sacrifices, hard work, love and care that mothers and caregivers have given throughout generations. Happy Mother's Day from all of us at the Newmarket Historical Society.

Did you know... MAY is Museum Month! Newmarket's very own Elman W Campbell Museum is celebrating in style! Starting Ma...
05/06/2026

Did you know... MAY is Museum Month!
Newmarket's very own Elman W Campbell Museum is celebrating in style! Starting May 5 come and visit our exhibit at the Old Town Hall . We will be showcasing some incredible local artifacts you won't want to miss! So come check it out !!
WHERE: 460 Botsford Street
OPEN: May 5th to 30th
HOURS: Tuesday to Saturday 10 AM to 4PM
Closed on Sunday and Mondays

You won't want to miss this!

Headline: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🗓️Our May 20th meeting isn't your average Wednesday night. We’re going OFF-SITE for a ver...
05/06/2026

Headline: MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🗓️

Our May 20th meeting isn't your average Wednesday night. We’re going OFF-SITE for a very special, members-only evening! 🤫

We kick things off at 7:00 PM sharp. Trust us—you really don’t want to miss this one.

✨ Where are we going? All the secret details are tucked away in your April newsletter. Go give it a read before we see you there! 🌷

50 Years of St. Paul CES: A Landmark in Our Community’s History 🏫📜As we look back at the development of our Town, our lo...
04/29/2026

50 Years of St. Paul CES: A Landmark in Our Community’s History 🏫📜

As we look back at the development of our Town, our local schools have been integral to the lives of our families. St. Paul CES is no exception. 2025 marked the 50th anniversary of this staple in our community and they are celebrating this milestone on Monday May 4. Past staff will be celebrating from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM and there will be an open house from 6:30PM to 8:30 PM. More details on the school's website: https://spl.ycdsb.ca

The story of St. Paul is a perfect example of our community's rapid growth during the 1970s:

The Humble Beginnings (1975): Long before the current facility existed, the school began its life in a portapack.

A New Era (1978): By September 1978, the permanent building opened its doors—a reflection of the bustling development our Town was experiencing at the time.

The Blessing (1979): On April 22, 1979, the facility received its official blessing, cementing its place in our town’s social and spiritual landscape.

Frank Seeley served as the school’s first Principal from 1975 to 1981. Mr. Seeley’s leadership provided the bedrock for the school culture that continues to thrive today.
The Newmarket Historical Society extends our warmest congratulations to St. Paul’s CES on their 50th Anniversary. Half a century is a significant milestone in our town’s story. Thank you for your decades of dedication to education and for serving as a cornerstone of our community since 1975. Here’s to many more years of shaping the future of Newmarket!

Some of you may remember last September's presentation by Dan Zaroski and his amazing "coopering" (barrel making) skills...
04/28/2026

Some of you may remember last September's presentation by Dan Zaroski and his amazing "coopering" (barrel making) skills and stories. Well if you want more, check out Dan's workshop on May 2 at 1pm at the Whitchurch Stouffville Museum. Cost is $45 and participants will make "barrel stave candle holders".

More info and registration can be found here: https://www.townofws.ca/play/museum/museum-events/

Last Thursday, our very own Chris Morris and Judy Perry treated residents at AMICA Newmarket to a fascinating journey th...
04/20/2026

Last Thursday, our very own Chris Morris and Judy Perry treated residents at AMICA Newmarket to a fascinating journey through local history! ✈️📸

They took the audience on an aerial tour of our town—tracing its transformation from the very first hilltop photos to vintage plane captures, and finally to the drone photography of today. It was incredible to see the growth and development of Newmarket over the decades through such a unique lens.

A huge thank you to for hosting us once again! We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

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