Nonprofit historical society that is an affiliated member of the Ontario Historical Society

Preserves and shares Burlington’s past for the enjoyment and education of the community, making history accessible and relevant for today while nurturing interest in future generations

• co-operates with local authorities and other organizations in ensuring the preservation of documents, relics, buildings, etc. of historical interest or value
• produces publications and other materials that describe aspects of local history

The Archives are the central repository of Burlington’s historical documents dating back to 1780

• housed in the Burlington History Room, 2nd floor of Burlington Public Library's Central Branch
• includes photographs, postcards, maps, census reports, and others
• many items have been digitized and may be viewed online
• managed by volunteer archivists
• accessible to the public when volunteer archivist is present (appointments are recommended) 
• open to the general public for research and have been instrumental in securing reference material for several publications on local history

General meetings, Sep-Nov and Jan-May: second Mon of the month, 7 pm in Centennial Hall at Burlington Public Library's Central Branch

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