by Monica | Oct 9, 2024 | Our History
Written & researched by Mary Ann Grant, OMAH History Committee The Founder/Visionary/Trailblazer we recognize is Jean Sarjeant. In Celebration of Jean Sarjeant From the beginning, Jean has been a stalwart member, supporter and promoter of the Simcoe County...
by Monica | Sep 25, 2024 | Publications
Written by Guest Contributor and Quilter Theresa Fama I grew up in Thunder Beach. I had a loving family and had the best playground any child or adult could ever dream of. I made a story quilt to preserve these cherished memories. The McNamara Memorial Park is what it...
by Monica | Sep 25, 2024 | Our History
Written & researched by Mary Ann Grant, OMAH History Committee The Founder/Visionary/Trailblazer we recognize is the late Lucille (Sue) Mulcahy (1921 – 2021). Sue was a stalwart member of our community and had a great interest in the history of Orillia. And,...
by Monica | Sep 11, 2024 | Our History
Written & researched by Mary Ann Grant, OMAH History Committee In 1959, Wendy and her husband Al moved to Orillia to raise a family, where she embraced the community. We celebrate Wendy’s numerous accomplishments and contributions to the Orillia Historical Society...
by Monica | Aug 26, 2024 | Our History
Written & researched by Mary Ann Grant, OMAH History Committee The Founder/Visionary/Trailblazer we recognize today is Don Ross. When Don Ross and his wife Evelyn relocated from the Toronto to Orillia, the big city’s loss was Orillia’s gain. OMAH and other...
