Kirkfield, Ontario · Est. 1905
History living
today.
Home of the Kirkfield & District Historical Society
In August of 1829, a ship left Greenock, Scotland carrying 176 passengers with a hunger for a new life. They arrived in a place they would name Kirkfield. The building they eventually built is still here, still standing, still the heart of this community.
WHAT WE DO
Three Great Reasons to Visit
The Museum
Preserving and sharing the artifacts, archives, and stories of Kirkfield and district. Open Victoria Day to Labour Day — with a purpose every Sunday.
Events & Community
Concerts, markets, seminars, teas, film screenings, and art shows. A 120-year-old stone church alive with people and purpose — all summer long.
The Historical Society
Research, archives, genealogy, heritage education, and a growing membership community. Twenty years of preserving what matters most about this place.
2026 HERITAGE SEASON
Something is happening at the Olde Kirk this summer!
Museum Season
Victoria Day → Labour Day
The museum is open Sundays this summer — with a purpose. Every open has a theme, a story, a reason to come inside. The stained glass is the draw. The programming is the reason to stay.
Bring the Scots Back to the Kirk
August 2026 – Wine & cheese, the CKL Archives exhibit on Scottish settlement in Eldon Township, a Gaelic moment, and a Founding Members preview of Stories Behind the Glass. Clan organizations and diaspora invited.
Strawberry Social · Art Show · ·Seminars · ·Cemetery Walk · ·Victorian Tea·
A full calendar of events from June through September. Something for everyone — history buffs, families, artists, researchers, and anyone who loves a good story.
2026 Membership
The Kirkfield & District Historical Society is changing things up for our members in 2026. A new structure, a deeper connection to the archives, exciting online resources, and a direct link to the building’s 120th anniversary.
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Founding Member spots claimed
These members are already part of the story.
Host Your Event at the Olde Kirk
An extraordinary setting for an extraordinary occasion.