Dr. Dick Johnston
Written & researched by Fred Kallin, OMAH History CommitteeThe Founder/Visionary/Trailblazer we recognize is Dr. Dick Johnston. Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) History Committee member Fred Kallin had the honour of interviewing Dick Johnston, who was...
Jane Sorensen
Written & researched by Trish Crowe-Grande, OMAH History CommitteeThe Founder/Visionary/Trailblazer we recognize is Jane Sorensen. In 2011, after leading a successful campaign for the Couchiching Jubilee House, Don Ross and the OMAH Board felt Jane Sorensen would...
Jean Sarjeant
Written & researched by Mary Ann Grant, OMAH History CommitteeThe 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...
Her Quilt Tells Theresa Fama’s Story
Written by Guest Contributor and Quilter Theresa FamaI 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...
Sue Mulcahy
Written & researched by Mary Ann Grant, OMAH History CommitteeThe 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,...
Wendy Hutchings
Written & researched by Mary Ann Grant, OMAH History CommitteeIn 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...
Don Ross
Written & researched by Mary Ann Grant, OMAH History CommitteeThe 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...
Hill’s Restaurant – A History
Written & researched by Ron NashHow would you describe a 98-year-old eating establishment? As there is very little signage these days, one cottager friend just calls it ‘The White House'.The 'White House'. Hill's Maple Leaf RestaurantIt was not so at its...
Richard Oatway
Written & researched by Trish Crowe-Grande, Chair: OMAH History CommitteeRichard Oatway played a pivotal role in the founding of OMAH, from its early days to post the amalgamation of the Art Gallery and the Orillia Historical Society in 1999, serving on its Board...
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