Historical and Heritage Committee

2007-2010

Change of Meeting Time:  Please note that the meeting time for the Historical and Heritage Committee has changed to 10:00 a.m., Board Room A, Municipal Office, the third Thursday of each month for the balance of this Council Term.  

Committee Mandate:

To research, obtain information on and promote the Township of Tiny's historical and cultural heritage.

Research and Preserve the History of Tiny

• Memory Box(es) - a categorized collection of records, photos, articles, etc.,relevant to Tiny's past.
• Photo Preservation - a system for scanning old albums and preserving on computer disk the images and details of appropriate photos.
• Historical Sites of Interest - a new initiative to identify sites and landmarks, such as historical buildings, cemeteries, places, bridges, old homesteads

Promote Tiny and its Interesting History

The Committee was instrumental in working with the French Community to coordinate the unveiling of a Provincial Plaque to recognize the Francophone presence in the Township.

The Committee has encouraged involvement in history through the nomination of individuals for Provincial recognition for their efforts to promote local history.

The Committee is working toward designating a railway bridge in the township as a historical structure. This bridge is the only bridge that crosses over a township road and is part of the Rail Trail.

Support to Council as Requested

The Committee investigates and reports to Council on matters of historical significance (for example - The Champlain Cross)

Objectives for Term of Committee - 2007 to 2010

Complete the inventory “Historical Sites of Interest.” Produce a corresponding map with explanatory details.

A Peek at Tiny's Past-Pictures

Affiliations and Useful Links

Committee Agendas and Minutes

Committee Meeting Dates

Current Projects and Events

Ontario Heritage Plaque Trust

Publications

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