Fort Garry Historical Society
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| Established | 1971 |
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| Dissolved | 2016 |
| Location | St. Norbert and Fort Garry in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°45′17″N 97°8′34″W / 49.75472°N 97.14278°W |
| Type | non-profit historical society |
| Key holdings | Henderson House |
| Collections | Historic homes |
| Public transit access | 162 Richamond Express - St. Norbert 91 St. Norbert |
The Fort Garry Historical Society was a non-profit organization formed in 1971 and folded in 2016. In February 2017, the Society was officially dissolved.[1] Founded in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Manitoba's entrance into the Canadian Confederation,[2] its mandate was to foster the preservation of heritage sites in St. Norbert and Fort Garry in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.[3]
The museum is affiliated with CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada.
Following its dissolution, the Society voted to donate its remaining funds to local schools, establishing scholarships for students pursuing studies in Canadian history, with special consideration to those focused on Fort Gary and St. Norbert's cultural heritage.[4] Vincent Massey Collegiate, Fort Richmond Collegiate, and St. Norbert Collegiate were gifted $5,000 each, with the freedom to determine the scholarship's requirements, delegate funds, and select recipients.[5]
