Many communities across Perth County have been home to talented bands that routinely performed at local fairs, parades, and other community events.
Pieces of the Past
Horse races, beaches draw crowds for 1926 civic holiday
Community gatherings were well attended in Perth County over the Civic Holiday weekend in 1926, although many took advantage of the day off to travel and relax at a nearby lakeshore.
Cecil Conrad Eidt: a Perth County agricultural geneticist
The Eidt family has a long history in Perth County. While many members of the Eidt family have…
Food, drinks, candles and cosmetics: Beekeeping in Perth County
For generations, professional and hobbyist beekeepers throughout Perth County have been harvesting honey and other hive products for a variety of purposes. Delicious food and drinks, candles, cosmetics, and natural remedies are a few everyday uses for this versatile harvest.
“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine
KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.
Perth County Plowmen tour Britain in 1947
Betty Jo Belton Stratford-Perth Archives This photograph was taken to commemorate the visit of a…
Goderich celebrates ‘Dominion day’with Grand Tattoo: July 1, 1926
A hundred years ago, people across Perth County were talking about the Grand Tattoo held in Goderich on July 1, 1926. Residents traveled to the town by automobile or bus to take part in the Dominion Day’s celebrations held there.
Queen Elizabeth II visits Perth County
It was during this week, 29 years ago, that communities across Perth County were gripped by “Royal Mania” when Queen Elizabeth II visited during an official Royal Tour of Canada.
Lawn bowling enjoyed year after year in Perth County
Lawn bowling is one of many summertime games that has been enjoyed year after year in Perth County.
Sid Mansz the shoemaker saves the show
Local shoemaker Sid Mansz stepped up to save the show more than once. In 1955, a touring performance of Macbeth was on the eve of arriving in Stratford and the Canadian Players reached out to Mansz for help.
Things to do locally on summer break
It is the second week of June and summer seems suddenly upon us.
Stratford school celebrates May Day, elects May Queen
The Stratford Normal School was a staple in Perth County’s educational landscape from the time it opened in 1908. Students from across southwestern Ontario attended the school to pursue their teacher training and begin careers in education.
Dr. Edward Henry Eidt and his benevolent involvement in Stratford’s development
The Eidt family has a long and significant history in Stratford. This week, we are highlighting Dr. Edward Henry Eidt and his benevolent involvement in the city’s development.
The 1941 Perth County Horse Show attracted over 1,500
In early April, 1936 the newly formed Perth County Horse Breeders’ Association presented the first Horse Show in Stratford in twenty years.
Victoria Day after the passing of Queen Victoria
Victoria Day was established in 1845 as a special event for everyone to celebrate Her Majesty’s birthday - which was May 24, 1819.
