Canada 150 Street Fair- Shawville, Pontiac Archives particiating

Pontiac Archives, 358 Main Street, Shawville, Friday, June 30, 10 am to 4 pm. Outside or inside displays.

Duplicate local High School Year Books for sale, many years – All proceeds going to the Archives.

Unknown pictures — Please help us identify them.

Local Books for sale — All proceeds going to the Archives.

All workers at the Archives are volunteers. Donations appreciated.

Recent News

Christmas Vacation at the Archives

Please note that the Archives will be closed for the Christmas break. We will be open for our last day of 2026 on Thursday, December 11th. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 6th. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

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Jelly Massee Art Fundraiser at the Archives

Local artist Jelly Massee has donated one of her historical paintings to the Pontiac Archives for an online auction. The piece, entitled “Camping on the Ottawa”, will be open for bids until 10:30 am on October 22, 2025. Please visit https://auction.pontiacarchives.org to take part in the auction.

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Pontiac Archives Launches New Website

The Pontiac Archives is excited to introduce its brand-new website, now open for a “soft launch” with exclusive access to hundreds of historic photos, rare documents, and audio recordings from the Pontiac’s colorful past. This isn’t just a website; it’s a digital journey through time, capturing the heart and soul

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