Flamborough Heritage Society

The Waterdown-East Flamborough Heritage Society was formed when the three Townships of Beverly and East and West Flamborough became joined into one entity. Concerned citizens, notably Waterdown Reeve Robert McNairn, encouraged the creation of the Heritage Society.

A committee composed of community members was struck to set out how the society would be formed and funded. Original advertising for the inaugural meeting included a hand-painted banner hung over Main Street, radio publicity, 3,000 brochures hand-folded by committee members, and inviting friends and other members of the community by landline.

The inaugural meeting was held April 6, 1973, and included discussion, refreshments, and displays. It began the Society’s history of protecting and preserving the local history and heritage of the area and the Village of Waterdown.