Gather along George Street with your family and friends to watch Irish historical geographer and author Christy Roche lead the parade, which has grown to include over 80 entries and 20 Irish families. Then, head over to the Black Horse Pub for the official St. Patrick's Day Parade after party, featuring live Irish music from...

Join Irish historical geographer and author Christy Roche for an exploration of the over 5,000 year history of the Blackwater Valley. He will speak about the different civilizations that have inhabited the Valley and their cultures, beliefs and traditions; and examine administrative, political and population changes in the area over the centuries. These events are...

Hello friends of the historical society, we are really looking forward to welcoming Mark French, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Elder. He is going to help us understand the Treaties, the history, and their relevance today. “Sell a country! Why not sell the air, the great sea, as well as the earth? Did not...

The Oakville Historical Society is pleased to announce the speaker for our first “Speaker Night” of 2026, local historian, Ms. Jane Mulkewich, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30 pm in the Coach House (right next door to the Oakville Historical Society). Jane is a seventh-generation descendant of some of the first white settlers in...