Come visit the Thomas House (in Lakeside Park) and experience 1830s pioneer living! Taste Welsh cakes from the griddle, try historical kids games, explore daily chores and try out some of the gadgets of the time.

The Oakville Historical Society i s pleased to announce the speaker for our September 16th "Speaker Night", presented by Shannon Kyles. Ms. Kyles will share how each new wave of settlement in Ontario reflects not only the economic differences between one decade and the next, but the way in which our culture has evolved. We...

Enjoy an afternoon of art appreciation. Meet 70 artists sharing 100’s of art originals across 35 gardens. Local artists’ work will be on display at the Thomas House porch (located in Lakeside Park) and the Steve Nease cartoon collection at OHS office (located at 110 King Street) is featured.

Browse our treasures and snap up some bargains! All monies raised go directly to support the work of the Oakville Historical Society's mission to preserve and promote Oakville's Heritage. Many thanks to our volunteers, donors and shoppers who help to make our Yard Sale a huge success: we look forward to seeing you!

The Oakville Historical Society is pleased to announce the speaker for our June 17th “Speaker Night”, presented by Henry Jelinek. Mr. Jelinek will tell the story of the cork business of his ancestors, which began in 1855 in Austro-Hungary, recounting the many hardships they underwent, dealing with war, the Great Depression, Nazi occupation and communist...