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Membership

Join ACO Stratford–Perth County and become part of a province-wide network dedicated to the conservation and celebration of Ontario’s built heritage. As a local branch of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, we connect community members who care deeply about the stories, places, and buildings that shape our region.

What We Do

ACO Stratford–Perth County is active year-round, offering a range of initiatives and events that bring heritage to life, including:

  • Advocacy on behalf of threatened or at-risk heritage properties

  • Streets & Stories, our local newsletter highlighting people, places, and preservation efforts

  • Special heritage-focused events such as house tours, talks, and walking tours

  • Our long-running Historical Plaque Program, which helps share the history of pre-World War II buildings throughout Stratford and Perth County

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Benefits of Membership

Membership offers both local connection and province-wide engagement, including:

  • Belonging to a recognized, province-wide heritage organization

  • Access to the experience and expertise of others working in heritage and related fields, including mentoring opportunities across branches

  • Access to a supported pathway for advocacy related to local architectural conservation

  • Timely notification of at-risk heritage properties and, when appropriate, calls to action

  • Participation in learning opportunities, activities, and events related to architecture and architectural conservation

  • Insight into emerging trends and conversations in heritage conservation across Ontario

  • A subscription to ACORN, the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario’s member magazine

  • Opportunities to attend our Annual General Meeting and the Annual Ontario Heritage Conference

Whether you’re a heritage professional, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the places around you, membership offers meaningful ways to learn, connect, and contribute.

To become a member, please fill out and submit this form:

Membership Application:

Membership Type
Individual - $65
Household $65 (add $15 for each additional member)
Corporate - $100
Registered or Recently Graduated Secondary or Post-Secondary Student - $20
Associate - $50 (libraries, museums, historical societies, non-profit organizations)
Have you been a member of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario in the past?
Yes
No
Have you been a member of the Stratford-Perth branch in the past?
Yes
No
I would be interested in helping with the following (please check all that apply):

Payment Options:


E-transfer: ​stratfordperthaco@gmail.com


Mail: ​

You may mail a cheque to:​

ACO Stratford-Perth County

356 Ontario Street, Suite 272

Stratford, ON N5A 7X6.


Please make all cheques payable to Stratford-Perth County ACO. 

CONTACT US

Contact Us with Inquiries, to Begin a Historical Plaque Application, or to Become a Member

We welcome your questions and participation. Whether you’re interested in learning more about our work, beginning a historical plaque application, or joining as a member, we’d love to hear from you. Your engagement helps us preserve and celebrate the architectural heritage of Stratford and Perth County.

The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario

ACO Stratford-Perth County 

356 Ontario Street, Suite 272
Stratford, Ontario
N5A 7X6

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