September 16, 2019 Hours:
CLOSED

P.O. Box 337, 17 George St.
Parry Sound, Ontario, P2A 2X4
Email: info@museumontowerhill.com
Phone: 705-746-5365

Adults $5
Senior/Child $3
Pass Holders FREE

Coming Up!

Nature Club

September 18, 2019

Studying nightjars on Georgian Bay

Senior Days

September 25, 2019

Spend the day at the Museum while enjoying our current exhibitions and the company of others.

Forgotten Communities

March 13, 2019 to December 21, 2019

Learn about the commercial fishing villages of Parry Sound.

The Look: 100 Years of Fashion

July 1, 2019 to November 3, 2019

Explore the fashion trends that hit the streets of Parry Sound

Interested in your family history? Join the Genealogical club! If you’re new to genealogy, need research guidance or tips or are an avid genealogist looking to connect with fellow researchers, come learn about the resources available that will assist you in tracing your family history.

Reasons you should join a Genealogical Club

1. You are no longer alone.

2. You’ll learn new research skills.

3. You’ll improve your skills in reading

4. You’ll learn from other members.

5. You’ll gain an appreciation of other local societies.

6. You’ll develop lifelong friendships.

7. You’ll discover new resources

Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00PM excluding January, July and August. They include a lecture with a Q&A period followed by time for networking. There will also be time to discuss what you hope to see at future club events. Fees for the genealogical club would include 9 meeting's throughout the year, presentations from guest lecturers and the digitization of our Parry Sound North Star Collection.

2019/2020 Genealogy Club Schedule!

September 11, 2019 - Potawatomi History

Learn about the Potawatomi culture and their endeavors to preserve their history.

October 9, 2019 - TBD

November 13, 2019 - TBD

December 11, 2019 - Karen King

Genealogy Club member and local resident, Karen King, presents on her experience researching her family's history. Learn about the resources she uses, and her journey in tracking her family's genealogy!

February 12, 2020 - Andy Houser

An active member of the Whitestone Historical Society, Andy Houser, has complied 5 books pertaining to the Whitestone area. Each book highlights the Societies extensive research on the various families that have helped shape the West Parry Sound District, proving to be a great resource for genealogical research.

March 11, 2020 - Fred and Janice Heidman

This father-daughter duo discuss their longtime legacy working for the Parry Sound North Star newspaper. Taking on an array of positions within the publication industry, Fred and Janice speak to their time with the North Star highlighting what it was like working for the paper when Fred began his career in the 1960s to when Janice retired as publications manager in early 2019.

April 8, 2020 - Genevieve Carter, Huronia Museum & Huron Ouendat Village

Collections & Exhibit Manager, Genevieve Carter, presents on the archival material housed within the Huronia Museum & Huron Ouendat Village. You never know where your family history may lead you, and with over 3,300 books pertaining to local history/families, an extensive collection of documentation on regional history and over 100 years of the Midland Free Press newspaper, you don't want to miss learning about what this amazing institution has to offer.

May 13, 2020 - Lori Oschefski, British Home Children in Canada

Genealogical Researcher and Advocate, Lori Oschefski, presents on her work with BHC and her efforts to catalogue Home Children information and stories in an attempt to reconnect families torn apart by migrant programs. For more information on Oschefski click here.

June 10, 2020 - TBD

Click here to view past season's presentations.

Funding provided by the
Government of Ontario.