Our Mission is to

Protect, Preserve & Promote

the historical environment and cultural heritage of our Model Colony.
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preserving history is

Our Passion

We are all connected by a sense of place, by stories and history, by the old with the new. Ontario’s historic buildings and landmarks tell stories of people, events and ideas from our city’s past. They are an irreplaceable legacy that we can pass on to future generations. If you feel the same way, please consider becoming a member of Ontario Heritage. Feel free to contact us at ontariomodelcolony@gmail.com.
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Who We Are

There's something nostalgic about seeing a historical home preserved, a bit of yesterday and restoring it with the luster of today and others who share the same passion. If that desire is within you to protect, preserve and promote, please contact us at ontariomodelcolony@gmail.com.

The mission of Ontario Heritage, a nonprofit advocacy organization, is to protect, preserve, and promote the historical environment and cultural heritage of our Model Colony.

 

Originally formed in December 1976 as the Ontario Historic Landmarks Society and the name was changed in 2000. Its original purpose was to “identify sites of historical interest located generally in the west-end of San Bernardino County, to preserve and restore said sites, and to educate the local citizenry to them.

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Press Release June 2025:

The 2025 Ontario Heritage Historic Preservation Grants application period has now ended. This year’s grant awardees were announced at our Spring Potluck on Sunday, April 27. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating their achievements!

If you missed the 2025 application process, be sure to mark your calendar—applications for the 2026 Historic Preservation Grant open early next year. To apply, submit your application with “before” photos, a written description of your planned project, and an estimated cost. Visit OntarioHeritage.org for more information and resources to help you prepare.

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