Early Days of Orangeville
A brief description of the founding and early days of Orangeville, from an article in the Orangeville Sun November 17, 1933
Alexander McLachlan
A short biographical summary of Alexander McLachlan, Orangeville resident and renowned poet.
Old Ontario Houses
Here and there -- in rural townships, small towns and older parts of the cities -- many of Ontario's original houses are still standing, a surprising number lovingly restored and maintained with historical authenticity in mind.
A Sprig of the Shillelagh
The police and law in Orangeville and
Dufferin Since 1860. An article by Retired Inspector Frank Love
Dufferin County Museum & Archives
The Dufferin County Museum & Archives strives to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Dufferin County.
Ontario Places - Dufferin and Bancroft
Alan Rayburn writes about the formation and history of Dufferin County.
Tracing Your Family Tree in Ontario
Many records are available for researching your family tree in Ontario. Here is information on some of the major ones including civil registration of births, marriages and deaths
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