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Events Calendar

February Speaker: On Tuesday February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm, join us for an informative seminar with Carolyn Van Sligtenhorst, Supervisor of Heritage Conservation at the Town of Oakville. Carolyn will share insights into: What makes a building a “heritage” property? Where these properties are located? and how they’re being preserved for future generations? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about preserving our community’s history! We meet at the Palermo Schoolhouse, located east of Dundas & Bronte Rd in Oakville.

Trafalgar Township Historical Society Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday April 1, 2025 at 7pm. at the Palermo Schoolhouse, located east of Dundas & Bronte Rd in Oakville. A key item on the agenda will be the update of the Society’s Bylaws as required by the new regulations. A speaker will be on the agenda following the AGM.

Open Archives: We host our Open House at the heritage Palermo School House. Check the calendar below for the next scheduled day. Meet our archivist, search our archives, research township family history or just come to reminisce. Admission FREE but voluntary donations are welcome.

  • Feb 21, 2025: 1:30-3:30pm Palermo Schoolhouse
  • Mar 21, 2025: 1:30-3:30pm Palermo Schoolhouse
  • Apr 18, 2025: 1:30-3:30pm Palermo Schoolhouse
  • May 16, 2025: 1:30-3:30pm Palermo Schoolhouse
  • June 20, 2025: 1:30-3:30pm Palermo Schoolhouse

Please note that during the winter months, if the Halton School Boards close schools and/or bus routes, we will NOT be open for Open Archives, due to the weather.

Do you have something to donate or contribute? Bring your precious documents and artifacts to one of our open houses and we would be happy to learn about your story! We can add your documents to our archives so that others can enjoy and engage in research. You can also contact Michelle Knoll regarding donations.

We showcased the “Agricultural History of Trafalgar Township” on September 28, 2028 at the restored heritage Palermo schoolhouse in Oakville (Dundas & Bronte Rd.). Our members were on-hand to provide you background on the rich history of Trafalgar Township, that includes Oakville and Bronte.

We welcome exhibitors who wish to participate in our Fall Heritage Day. We’ve started to plan for a bigger event next year on September 27, 2025.