The Bethany Post Office and Manvers Township Historical Society (MTHS) Research Centre is located at 1480 Hwy 7A, Bethany.
NOTE: The Research Centre will be closed between Christmas and New Years. Over the winter months, it will not be open during weather events.
The Bethany Post Office was built in 1875 and is one of the oldest restored free standing heritage post offices in the province. The Manvers Township Historical Society purchased the building in 1983 and has been working to restore the interior to allow it to be used for a local research centre. The research centre houses family genealogies, artifacts, and local history books.
The Research Centre at the Old Bethany Post Office is open to the public. This facility is operated by dedicated volunteers. The Research Centre will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Weekends will be appointment only.
To make an appointment, please contact 705-277-2479 or 705-277-3612
The Manvers Township Historical Society (MTHS) Research Centre is accepting artifacts, collections, maps, old newspapers, memorial notices, pictures, funeral cards, etc. pertaining to Manvers Township. If you are clearing an estate or purging, please contact us. Contact the Research Centre 705-277-2751 or kmorton131@gmail.com.
Bethany Post Office (prior to relocation)
The Bethany Post Office was officially designated a historical site in 2022 by the Council of the City of Kawartha Lakes.
City of Kawartha Lakes Heritage Evaluation Report
