Deloraine-Winchester Historical Society (DWHS) was formed by a small group of interested citizens in January 2020. Our mandate is to discover, preserve and highlight the history of Deloraine-Winchester Municipality and to promote and share those discoveries with residents and visitors alike. We also endeavor to bring people together in celebration of our heritage by showcasing a guest speaker at our spring Annual General Meeting and by hosting a Canada Day ‘Party in the Park’ every July 1st.

In 2025 we opened an Archives and display building in “The Studio” at 207 North Railway Ave E. Constructed in 1930 for the Manitoba Telephone System, the building has also been a private home, an accounting office and an art studio. In fact, we acquired our home through the generosity of John Hasselfield; who donated the building to us in memory of the late Susan Howe Hasselfield, a talented artist. The building is named in her memory.

Work on the archives is ongoing but The Studio holds several permanent displays, and the Society puts the ‘Spotlight On......’ a different theme every year. The temporary displays are showcased from Victoria Day weekend (May) through Labour Day (Sept). Shorter term, more seasonal displays are frequently added into the mix throughout the year, keeping the displays fresh and making return trips to visit us a must.

Studio hours vary. We are also open by appointment. Please text or call Peg at 204-747-4167 or Jan at 204-215-3013 to inquire.

Manitoba Telephone System office, 1930, with Head Operator Kaye Bannister at the door	The Studio, December 2025