WTHHS Historical Room and Collection
The Historical Room was opened in 1979 in the old school in Wellesley - 1137 Henry St., Wellesley ON. Visitors are welcome from 10 am to 3 pm on the last Saturday of every month except December, or by appointment.
The WTHHS has a collection of approximately 1000 artifacts and documents, 700 photographs and 500 books.
Donations which fall within our Collection Policy are most welcome. A copy of our donor form can be seen here.
WTHHS Photograph Collection contains almost 700 photos, some of which have been identified and others have not. Among the former, we have three notable collections:
Charles Ottmann, jr Collection - Charles Ottmann was active in Wellesley from about 1902 until his death in 1906.
Deborah Glaister Hannay Collection - Dr. Hannay was born and raised in Wellesley and served in World War II as one of the few women doctors in the Canadian Women's Army Corps.
Jessie Harkness Collection - Jessie Harkness was the niece of Canadian artist, Tom Thomson. She was a teacher S.S. #17 - Crosshill from 1914-1916.
Views of Wellesley Village - We have a good collection of views of Wellesley village and add more to this slide show when new images are donated.
"Maple Leaf Journal" Research Files - Of particular note are the research files used in 1983 to write The Maple Leaf Journal - A Settlement History of Wellesley Township. The files contain material gathered, but not necessarily used, in the book, including some family histories as well as town, village, school and church history.
Tweedsmuir Histories - Tweedsmuir histories were created by members of the Women's Institute. We are fortunate to have the Wellesley, Linwood and Dorking Tweedsmuirs. The Wellesley binders are available for study in the Historical Room. We hope to be able to have all of them available online in the future.
Historical Records in the Township Office - Corporation of the Township of Wellesley
The Township Office holds records of historical interest and value, some of which date to early days of the Township's history. Click here for more information about these records.
The WTHHS has a collection of approximately 1000 artifacts and documents, 700 photographs and 500 books.
Donations which fall within our Collection Policy are most welcome. A copy of our donor form can be seen here.
WTHHS Photograph Collection contains almost 700 photos, some of which have been identified and others have not. Among the former, we have three notable collections:
Charles Ottmann, jr Collection - Charles Ottmann was active in Wellesley from about 1902 until his death in 1906.
Deborah Glaister Hannay Collection - Dr. Hannay was born and raised in Wellesley and served in World War II as one of the few women doctors in the Canadian Women's Army Corps.
Jessie Harkness Collection - Jessie Harkness was the niece of Canadian artist, Tom Thomson. She was a teacher S.S. #17 - Crosshill from 1914-1916.
Views of Wellesley Village - We have a good collection of views of Wellesley village and add more to this slide show when new images are donated.
"Maple Leaf Journal" Research Files - Of particular note are the research files used in 1983 to write The Maple Leaf Journal - A Settlement History of Wellesley Township. The files contain material gathered, but not necessarily used, in the book, including some family histories as well as town, village, school and church history.
Tweedsmuir Histories - Tweedsmuir histories were created by members of the Women's Institute. We are fortunate to have the Wellesley, Linwood and Dorking Tweedsmuirs. The Wellesley binders are available for study in the Historical Room. We hope to be able to have all of them available online in the future.
Historical Records in the Township Office - Corporation of the Township of Wellesley
The Township Office holds records of historical interest and value, some of which date to early days of the Township's history. Click here for more information about these records.