The Lakefield Historical Society

We collect, preserve, exhibit, and publish materials for the study of history, especially the history of the Village of Lakefield. This collection is in trust for the community.

We enlist community help in preserving and recording our history and seek acceptance, support, and promotion from residents and the community.

HISTORY AND HERITAGE

Lakefield Historical Society in Lakefield Ontario, Canada has been in operation for more than 33 years.

We are proud of our achievements:

2024: Monument to our veterans project with Lakefield Legion
2022: 20th anniversary Herald Project
2015: War Vets Website launched
2007: Restoration of Lakefield Riverbank rock sign
2005: Installation and dedication of Christ Church memorial headstone supported by LHS
2003: Installed commemorative plaque at Memorial Hall to commemorate WWI vets
2001: Installed monument Plaque Wauketa Park dedicated to Nelson Family
1999: Published "Nelson Falls to Lakefield" historical book
Regular Columns in the Lakefield Herald

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VIRTUAL HISTORICAL TOUR OF LAKEFIELD

Virtual tour Lakefield 2021

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OUR TRIBUTE TO LAKEFIELD WAR VETS

We are proud to say that we have unveiled the monument in honour of 233 men and women from Lakefield who served in WW2.

Thank you for your donations and interest in the monument, and to our project partners, the Lakefield Legion Branch 77.

Please see also the Lakefield War Vets website, a project of the Lakefield Historical Society to honour war vets.

REGULAR MEETINGS

The Society holds six evening meetings a year with guest speakers, exploring many aspects of the village's history.

There is no charge for attendance, but membership is available at $20.00 annually which helps support the work we do. If you have any questions or have an idea for future presentations, contact us at:

lakefieldhistorical@gmail.com

We hope to see you there!

And yes! meetings are wheelchair-accessible; there is an elevator on the west side of the Legion building.

Gimaa (Chief) Keith Knott, Curve Lake First Nation, speaking in 2024 to the Lakefield Historical Society.