100+ Years of History
While the association has been active far longer than 100 years, it was only on 7 March 1924 that the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham officially incorporated – with William Kerr as its first official President. In 1976 the association’s name was changed to the Northumberland County Law Association. In March 2024 the NCLA celebrated 100 years of incorporation with a grand gala, and a virtual history project, made possible with virtual documents from the Cobourg Public Library, and the Law Society of Ontario’s Archives.
Join us on a nostalgic journey through time as we proudly commemorate the Northumberland County Law Association’s remarkable 100-year legacy. Explore key milestones, pivotal moments, and the incredible evolution that has shaped us into the
thriving association we are today. Our centennial timeline is a testament to the dedication, innovation, and community spirit that define our local bar, and has been made only possible by you, our members.
Information has been organized into decades, each other their own interactive timeline. Over the course of 2024 a new timeline was released once a month leading up to the NCLA’s Gala, which took place in November 2024. We hope you enjoy this look into the NCLA's past: Welcome to the NCLA's Eras Tour!