Newcastle Village and District Historical Society

Newcastle Library Saturday, October 25 10-11 a.m. Register now! Cost $10+tax Lace up your shoes! Explore Newcastle's downtown, share stories of notable buildings and people, and end the tour with a presentation by the Newcastle Village & District Historical Society. Presented with the Newcastle Village & District Historical Society. NOTE: In the event of inclement…

Heritage Speaker Series: Judith Clapperton Saturday, November 15, 2:30 to 3:30 Sarah Jane Williams Museum 62 Temperance St., Bowmanville Join Judith Clapperton, author of “Had They But Known Her,” as she reads from her book on Olive Wilmot and hosts a Q&A. The book arose from an article in the Newcastle Village and District Historical…

Mark your calendars! Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11 a.m. Historical Room, Newcastle Community Hall Find out what we’ve been doing for the past year Elect the 2026-2027 Board of Directors Participate in our fun and informative Show and Tell Enjoy a light lunch afterward The meeting portion will be short and then it will…

Mark your calendars! NVDHS General Meeting Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 7 p.m. Newcastle Community Hall The family behind the novel: The Farncombs of Newcastle Katherine Le Gresley, author of the The Lightkeeper Come and hear about the Farncomb family of Ebor House and the influence they had on the town of Newcastle and beyond. Free…

Mark your calendars! British Home Children in Clarington A Presentation by Sheila Dodd Explore the history and lives of the British Home Children who were placed in Clarington. Sheila Dodd will highlight the sending agencies, receiving homes, and the challenges many British Home Children faced once in Canada. Free admission Accredited speaker with Home Children…