by Vanessa | 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 Vanessa | 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 Vanessa | 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 Vanessa | 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...
by Vanessa | Jul 29, 2024 | Our History
Written & researched by Trish Crowe-Grande, Chair: OMAH History Committee Richard 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...
