The Oshawa Historical Society was founded in 1957 and is an affiliate of the Ontario Historical Society. The purpose of the Oshawa Historical Society is to bring together those individuals interested in the diverse historical aspects of Oshawa and to research, record, retain, preserve, and present historical information pertaining to the Oshawa area.

Our collection and mission is focused exclusively on Oshawa. If you love Oshawa and its history, then this is the organization for you.

The Oshawa Historical Society administers the Oshawa Museum, located in Oshawa’s beautiful Lakeview Park, at 1450 Simcoe St. South in Oshawa, Ontario.