Founded in 1888, the Ontario Historical Society (OHS) is a not-for-profit, nongovernment organization with a membership of individuals, organizations, and institutions from across Ontario.
Our mission is to support and strengthen the connection of individuals, organizations, and communities to Ontario’s history.
95% of our members are located outside the City of Toronto.
The OHS supports a vast network of local/regional heritage organizations and professionals.
Staff and volunteers provide advice and support to more than 300 affiliated societies and more than 800 individual, organizational, and institutional members in total.
Our Impact
95% of our members are located outside the City of Toronto.
The OHS supports a vast network of local/regional heritage organizations and professionals.
Staff and volunteers provide advice and support to more than 300 affiliated societies and more than 800 individual, organizational, and institutional members in total.
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138th Annual General Meeting of the OHS Nov 3rd, 2026
The 138th Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Historical Society will take place on Tuesday November 3rd, beginning at 7:00 pm EST. The AGM will once again be held virtually on Zoom. Registration will be opening soon. This year, Dr. Cody Groat of Western University will deliver the keynote presentation:…
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Call for Projects Through U of T GLAM Incubator
The OHS is passing along a Call for Projects from the University of Toronto’s GLAM Incubator, looking to support the work of organizations in galleries, libraries, archives, and museums. If your organization thinks you have an eligible project, please read the information below on how to apply! — Call for…
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Short Research Survey re. Funding Practices and Capacity in Rural Museums and Art Galleries in Canada ~ Can You Help? (Closes Sept. 15, 2026)
Sharing a message that may be of interest to OHS members. You are invited to participate in a survey exploring how rural museums, galleries, heritage organizations, and cultural institutions in Canada secure funding and finance their work. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Participation is anonymous. Data…
OHS Affiliate: The Friends of Hope Mill
The OHS is pleased to share the first instalment of a new video series highlighting local history in communities across Ontario. These incredible volunteers work to tell our collective stories and keep our heritage alive.
This video features The Friends of Hope Mill, located in Keene, Ontario (incorporated by the OHS in 2017). This group of dedicated volunteers runs and operates this historic water-powered sawmill, inviting guests from all across the province to witness our industrial history first-hand.
The Friends of Hope Mill welcome visitors every Thursday from mid-April to late-October, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Mill, located at 3414 Hope Mill Road, Keene ON.