Prince Edward Historical Society Mission Statement:

• To stimulate and encourage interest within the community in the study of the history and heritage of Prince Edward County
• To bring together members of the community interested in preservation, research, and promotion of local history and heritage
• To encourage and foster awareness in children and youth through education of their history and heritage
• To preserve existing documents, papers, records, maps, pictures, books, stories and other materials important to the history and heritage of the area as well as actively seeking new materials
• To promote publications pertaining to the community’s history and heritage
• To encourage the identification and preservation of historic buildings and areas of historic interest
• To provide the greater community with the opportunity to learn more about their local history through public meetings, tours and encouraging community involvement
• To co-operate with other historical societies and related organizations

The Prince Edward Historical Society has a selection of prints, books and maps available on the history of people, places and buildings of the County.

Our catalogue [PDF format, 165 KB] lists the available publications and their prices.

Items are available at Books & Company, 289 Main Street, Picton, ON, (613) 476-3037 or from the Prince Edward County Archives, 261 Main Street, Wellington, ON (613) 399-2023 and the Picton Branch of the County of Prince Edward Public Library, 208 Main Street, Picton, ON (613) 476-5962.

Please call for further information or to order by mail.

Net proceeds from the sale of all publications, prints and maps enables the Prince Edward Historical Society to continue to preserve, protect and promote the history and heritage of Prince Edward County.

Membership fees and donations to the Society allow it to preserve, protect and promote the history and heritage of Prince Edward County.

Annual membership for individuals is $20.00, or $30.00 for a family living at the same address.

To join the society, please print off and fill in this membership form and send it with a cheque for $20.00  or $30.00 to

The Prince Edward Historical Society (Membership),
c/o Prince Edward County Archives
261 Main Street,
Wellington, Ontario K0K 3L0

The Prince Edward Historical Society is affiliated with the Ontario Historical Society and the Archives Association of Ontario, and is a Registered Charitable Organization. A receipt for Income Tax purposes will be issued for any donation over $20.00.