267 Edmund St., Carleton Place, ON K7C 3E8
613-253-7013

The impetus to form a local historical organization came when a few people with an interest in preserving the history of Carleton Place and Beckwith Township advertised a public meeting in November 1979 for the purpose of garnering support. The meeting attracted enough people to initiate the undertaking of The Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society. The society, a non-profit organization, was incorporated as an affiliate member of the Ontario Historical Society.

Purpose of the Society

To bring together those people interested in the diverse historical heritage of the Town of Carleton Place and the Township of Beckwith to research, codify, retain, preserve and present historical data pertaining to the region.

Specific Aims and Objectives

- To undertake and promote historical research within Carleton Place and Beckwith
- To disseminate historical information, to arouse interest in the past, and to encourage the preservation of the historical archaeological and architectural heritage of Carleton Place and Beckwith by publishing material; by holding public meetings, lectures and exhibitions and by undertaking information sharing, publicity and public information programmes.
- To discover and collect any material about the history of Carleton Place and Beckwith and to provide for the preservation of such material and for its accessibility, as far as is feasible, to all those who may wish to study or examine it.
- To operate a museum for the display of historical materials and for the promotion of knowledge about the history of Carleton Place and Beckwith.
- To enter into any arrangement or arrangements which may be conductive to the Society's aims and objectives with persons, organizations, corporations or local, provincial or national governments.

Membership & Fees

The Society is open to any person interested in the history of Carleton Place and Beckwith who pays the appropriate membership fee and agrees to uphold the constitution and by-laws of the Society.

The Corporations of Carleton Place and of Beckwith Township are considered honorary members. Carleton Place is represented by Mayor Wendy LeBlanc and Beckwith is represented by Councillor Tim Campbell.

Membership Fees: Single - $10.00, Senior/Student - $7.00, Family - $15.00, Organization - $50.00, Life Membership - $100.00.

Below is a membership form to apply to become a member of the Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society. You can click on the link and fill out the information, and then send it with payment to the museum at:

Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum
267 Edmund Street
Carleton Place, ON
K7C 3E8

Membership Form

Governance

The Historical Society is managed by an Executive, duly elected at an annual meeting, and consisting of a President, one or more Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary and Museum Director. The President and Secretary are elected in a year different from the other Officers. All officers are elected for two-year terms and may not serve for more than two consecutive terms in any one position. Some affairs of the Society are undertaken by committees. The Museum Committee, established under By-Law No. 4 of the Constitution as a standing committee, operates and promotes the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum.

Officers of the Society
President:............Shane WM Edwards This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Vice President:.....Tim Campbell
Treasurer:............Michael Rathier
Secretary:............Diana Gervais


Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum

The Historical Society manages the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum located in the Victoria School building at 267 Edmund St., Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 3E8. The email address of the Society is the same as the museum, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The online address of the museum: www.cpbheritagemuseum.com


For more information about the Society, please contact the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum at (613)253-7013.