"We keep the history of Bobcaygeon alive."
The history of Bobcaygeon is preserved by the A. Sheila Boyd Foundation wich was established in 1984. The foundation owns and maintains the historic Boyd Building which originally was the Boyd Lumber office.
The Foundation
- promotes the preservation of this historic building and site, its artifacts and archival material
- houses the Bobcaygeon Library, The A. Sheila Boyd Art Gallery, and The Boyd Heritage Museum
- publishes a bi-annual newsletter, "The Boyd Papers"
- stages fundraising events to support the Foundation such as, book sales, antiques & collectibles shows.
- provides information about local history through presentations and out-reach programmes
- has developed the Boyd Heritage Museum to interpret the lives and enterprises of the Mossom Boyd family from the 1830s
- provides volunteers for the Museum and special events - operates an Art Gallery for local artists to display their work
- provides a place for cultural and heritage education and events.
We are always looking for new members to join our team of volunteers. If you have an interest in the Bobcaygeon community and
its history please
contact us
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Board of Directors |
A. Sheila Boyd Foundation |
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Boyd Heritage Museum ArchivesLarry Weiler |
Chair
Pat Smith |
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Collections
Norm Oliver |
Vice Chair
Barbara McFadzen |
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Exhibits
Norm Oliver |
Secretary
Diane Welborn |
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Marketing
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Treasurer
Sharon Carter |
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Office Admin
Marion Bell |
Director
Joyce Bryon |
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Property
Barb McFadzen |
Director
Isobel Oliver |
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Director
Shelley Wild |
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Director
Carolyn Warren |
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DirectorRuth McIssac |