Skip to content
Menu
  • About
  • Research Materials and Library
    • Research Library
    • Publications
    • Bible Pages
  • History
  • The House
  • Contact
Mayholme Foundation

Mayholme Foundation

Genealogical and Historical Research Centre

Donate Now

Genealogical and Historical Research Centre

The Mayholme Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the study, collection, and preservation of family histories. Founded in 2004 by the late Corlene Dwyer Taylor, U.E., our mission is to promote and assist in genealogical and historical research, and to raise awareness of the roles our ancestors played in shaping our local community.  We collect, store, and preserve historic documents, rare books, and other research materials.

Mayholme is open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Our team of volunteers have years of experience, and are eager to assist in your historical and genealogical research. Whether you are a beginner in genealogy or a seasoned family historian, we are happy to help. 

Blank family group sheets and charts are available for recording your lineage and family groups. Beginner workshops in genealogy are held when sufficient interest is expressed.

For more information please contact us.

Facebook

Instagram

August 1st is Emancipation Day in Canada 

On August 1st, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British empire, including what is now Canada, after being passed by the British Parliament. In 2021, the House of Commons voted to officially designate August 1st as Emancipation Day, a day to reflect upon and learn about systemic racism and slavery in Canada, and to celebrate the perseverance, strength, and achievements of Black Canadians. 

Pictured above is a newspaper clipping from the St. Catharines Standard in our collection. The photograph featured is from 1938, and is credited to the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre. 

#stc150 #stcatharines #emancipationday #blackhistory
•
Follow
August 1st is Emancipation Day in Canada On August 1st, 1834, the Slavery Abolition Act came into effect across the British empire, including what is now Canada, after being passed by the British Parliament. In 2021, the House of Commons voted to officially designate August 1st as Emancipation Day, a day to reflect upon and learn about systemic racism and slavery in Canada, and to celebrate the perseverance, strength, and achievements of Black Canadians. Pictured above is a newspaper clipping from the St. Catharines Standard in our collection. The photograph featured is from 1938, and is credited to the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre. #stc150 #stcatharines #emancipationday #blackhistory
3 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
1/4
We hope everyone is enjoying their summer! ☀️🌻

Reminder that we have volunteers available to assist in research on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. 

Above is a photograph of Mayholme on a summer day, c. 1920.

#genealogy #familyhistory #1920s #ontario #canada
•
Follow
We hope everyone is enjoying their summer! ☀️🌻 Reminder that we have volunteers available to assist in research on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Above is a photograph of Mayholme on a summer day, c. 1920. #genealogy #familyhistory #1920s #ontario #canada
4 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
2/4
Happy Canada Day from all of us at Mayholme! 🇨🇦🎉
•
Follow
Happy Canada Day from all of us at Mayholme! 🇨🇦🎉
2 months ago
View on Instagram |
3/4
Happy Father’s day from all of us at Mayholme! ❤️

Pictured here is Mayholme Foundation founder Corlene Dwyer Taylor, U.E,. at age two with her father, Leslie Read Dwyer at Mayholme in 1930.

(Photographs from Mayholme Collection)

#fathersday #familyhistory #geneaology #canada
Happy Father’s day from all of us at Mayholme! ❤️

Pictured here is Mayholme Foundation founder Corlene Dwyer Taylor, U.E,. at age two with her father, Leslie Read Dwyer at Mayholme in 1930.

(Photographs from Mayholme Collection)

#fathersday #familyhistory #geneaology #canada
•
Follow
Happy Father’s day from all of us at Mayholme! ❤️ Pictured here is Mayholme Foundation founder Corlene Dwyer Taylor, U.E,. at age two with her father, Leslie Read Dwyer at Mayholme in 1930. (Photographs from Mayholme Collection) #fathersday #familyhistory #geneaology #canada
2 months ago
View on Instagram |
4/4
Follow us on Instagram!

© Mayholme Foundation 2026. Powered by WordPress