The History of Oshawa stretches back thousands of years from First Nation settlements to the arrival of the Europeans and the industrialization of the 19th century when Oshawa was known as the Manchester of Canada.

 

The Oshawa Community Museum tells the story of Oshawa, from past to present, but it is much more than tours.  

 

Find out about the Oshawa Community Museum, who we are, what we do, and why we love sharing Oshawa's history.  Discover more about where Oshawa's past resides.

 

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