Welcome to the Port Hope Archives!
Community History Happens Here
In honour of National Indigenous History Month, the Port Hope Archives has reflected upon our Land Acknowledgment to better represent the diverse culture, voices and histories of the land.
The Port Hope Archives respectfully acknowledges that we are located in the
traditional and treaty territory of the Michi Saagiig (Mississauga) and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations. These lands have been occupied and respected over time by various indigenous peoples: the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Metis people.
We recognize the sovereignty of all Indigenous nations, that have been stewards and caretakers of these lands, and waters. We are grateful to reside in this territory and acknowledge that each of us has a responsibility to honour and protect these lands by walking gently and respectfully upon them while enjoying its outstanding natural beauty.
The Port Hope Archives respectfully acknowledges that we are located in the
traditional and treaty territory of the Michi Saagiig (Mississauga) and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations. These lands have been occupied and respected over time by various indigenous peoples: the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Metis people.
We recognize the sovereignty of all Indigenous nations, that have been stewards and caretakers of these lands, and waters. We are grateful to reside in this territory and acknowledge that each of us has a responsibility to honour and protect these lands by walking gently and respectfully upon them while enjoying its outstanding natural beauty.
The Archives is now open! We are pleased to announce that we are available by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Please note that occasional closures of the Archives during regular business hours do occur, often due to inclement weather or staff emergencies. If you are coming from a distance, or have a limited window to visit us, please contact us ahead of time to let our Archivist know about your visit.
Reading Room Hours:
Tuesdays-Thursdays: 9am-4:30pm
Closed each day from 12-1pm for lunch.
For a list of our COVID safety protocols, scroll down.
Capacity limit of 2 applies to our Reading Room.
Staff can also remotely conduct research on your behalf. Please see below for fees and information. You can contact us by email at archivist@porthopearchives.ca, phone 905-885-1673, or submit our web form.
The Archives is now open! We are pleased to announce that we are available by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Please note that occasional closures of the Archives during regular business hours do occur, often due to inclement weather or staff emergencies. If you are coming from a distance, or have a limited window to visit us, please contact us ahead of time to let our Archivist know about your visit.
Reading Room Hours:
Tuesdays-Thursdays: 9am-4:30pm
Closed each day from 12-1pm for lunch.
For a list of our COVID safety protocols, scroll down.
Capacity limit of 2 applies to our Reading Room.
Staff can also remotely conduct research on your behalf. Please see below for fees and information. You can contact us by email at archivist@porthopearchives.ca, phone 905-885-1673, or submit our web form.
Upcoming Events & Closures of the Archives
No current closures.
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COVID Safety Measures
The Port Hope Archives has reopened for in-person visits. Here's what we're doing to ensure your visit is as safe as possible:
- Capacity limit of 2 in our Reading Room to allow for proper distancing
- We ask that all visitors sign in using our register book and wear a face mask
- Thorough cleaning of our reading room surfaces after each visitor
- NEW: payment by debit or credit card
- An air purifier will be running in the Reading Room to enhance air circulation and quality, and windows open when weather allows
Fees & Membership
Our fees and memberships assist with the operating costs of the Port Hope Archives, and in particular with the purchase of vital archival-safe containers and materials to house and protect the collection. Thank you for your support of our local history!
Fees are as follows:
$10.00 simple research request (non-members)
*This fee is charged for simple and direct research requests and inquiries. This fee is waived for members.
$25.00/hr for detailed research request
*For more in-depth and open-ended research and inquiries. You can determine the maximum number of hours that the Archivist will conduct research on your topic. You will be provided with a digital research report and copies of any associated materials at the conclusion of research. If we cannot find any information at all, you will not be charged.
0.50 cents per 8.5" x 11” b&w copy ($1.00 colour copies)
0.75 cents per 8.5" x 14" b&w copy ($1.25 colour copies)
$1.00 per 11" x 17” b&w copy ($1.50 colour copies)
$5.00 per document scan from the collection
$5.00 per photograph image scan (600 dpi quality, images will be watermarked)
The Port Hope Archives now accepts debit and credit payments. We still also accept cash, but ask that you consider paying by card to minimize contact.
Annual Membership:
$25.00 Household
$50.00 Business
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Copyright
Consider copyright when making all research and copying requests. It is the researcher's responsibility to seek proper authorization. All copies are made for the sole purposes of private study or research.
If you would like to publicly publish, exhibit, or broadcast materials from our collection, please contact the Port Hope Archives for the 'Request for Permission to Publish, Exhibit, or Broadcast Materials from the Port Hope Archives' form and details.
