The Waterdown-East Flamborough Heritage Society is one of the largest and most active Heritage Groups in Wentworth County. Founded in April 1973, the Society is a non-profit organization, affiliated with the Ontario Historical Society.

Objectives of the Society

• Record local history through the collection and preservation of paper material to include documents, published works, reports and other archival items deemed to be of historical significance. A portion of this collection shall be made of photographs of significant value or interest.
• Maintain a permanent archives for the purpose of properly storing collected material, and to ensure that said materials are available for research purposes. A trained archivist, approved by the Board of Directors, will have ultimate responsibility for the operation of the Archives. See addendum for Archivist's responsibilities.
• Increase public appreciation and awareness of natural and local history through publications and meetings with emphasis on community, buildings and inhabitants.
• Network with other groups such as schools, churches, service groups, governments and other area societies and archives to educate and promote the Society objectives.
• The Society shall publish printed matters, i.e. Newsletters, Booklets, from time to time to further the above mentioned objectives of the Society.