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January 18, 2024

The Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church

This year marks the 175th Anniversary of the Oro African Methodist Episcopal Church. The exact dates of construction and

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September 8, 2023

Home movies from the J.E. Coupe collection

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​For the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage​ on October 27, the Simcoe County Archives (SCA) is highlighting the captivating home

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August 28, 2023

British Home Children in Simcoe County

Introduction September 28th is National British Home Child Day in Canada. Some estimate that as many as ten percent of

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May 18, 2023

International Archives Day 2023

In honour of International Archives Day the Simcoe County Archives is making a series of information​​ videos about...

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March 28, 2023

Archives Awareness Week 2023

Simcoe County Archives thought it would be fun to introduce ourselves, along with some of our furry (occasionally fern-y)...

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March 27, 2023

Ovenden College (1915-1950)

​​​​Ovenden College was a day and boarding school for girls in Barrie founded by educators Ethel Mary Elgood...

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October 13, 2022

The First World War Scrapbooks of Annie Boyes

Few records at the Simcoe County Archives have had as far a reach as those in the Annie Boyes...

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September 23, 2022

Guide to Municipal Dates of Incorporation

​​​​This guide provides a general timeline for the dates of incorporation of municipalities within the County of Simcoe.​...

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June 24, 2022

Lady Sarah Maitland and Tiny, Tay, and Flos

​​As we enter the dog days of summer, staff at the Archives are exploring the surprising canine connection...

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