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Public Consultation for Aquatic Centre - Open House
June 24, 2013
June 24, 2013
COMBER & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
10405 Highway 77 ( 3 miles south of Comber).
Phone: (519) 687-3332 or (519) 326-5998
This museum was officially opened in 1967 as a centennial project, and contains a number of artifacts that portray the area’s history and former pioneer days.
MAIDSTONE BICENTENNIAL MUSEUM
1093 Puce Road
Phone: (519) 727-8811
This museum contains a number of artifacts donated by citizens of the former Maidstone Township, reflecting home and rural life in the early 1800 & 1900’s. Visit the “New Heritage Gardens” featuring native plants, trees and shrubs.
The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum is located on the historic Puce River where the first Municipal Town hall was constructed in 1875. The original structure was destroyed by fire in 1914. It was immediately replaced by the existing brick building on the same property. This building was used as the Township’s Municipal Offices for 50 years. In 1964 a new municipal building was constructed on the adjacent property.
On October 16, 1984 the Maidstone and District Historical Society was founded, its goal being to preserve and display the heritage and culture of the area. In honour of the Province of Ontario’s Bicentennial, in that same year, the Society reached an agreement with Maidstone Council to operate the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum in this historic building.
Throughout the years the community has generously donated and loaned the Historical Society an outstanding collection of area artifacts for the public to enjoy. The Historical Society, in partnership with the Essex County Conservation Authority, also showcases a beautiful Heritage Garden on the grounds that contains many unique and rare native plants, shrubs and trees. Highlighting this project is the 400 square foot Butterfly Garden. With these tools the Historical Society has developed an ongoing Children’s Program and Speakers Program to ensure a hands on experience for young and old alike.
The Maidstone & District Historical Society welcomes groups to the Museum to take part in these programs throughout the year. See history come alive.
For more information on these programs and events contact one of the Executive members.
Summer Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. commencing May 2012 and by appointment by contacting (519) 727-8811.
The Maidstone Bicentennial Museum is located on the historic Puce River where the first Municipal Town hall was constructed in 1875. The original structure was destroyed by fire in 1914. It was immediately replaced by the existing brick building on the same property. This building was used as the Township’s Municipal Offices for 50 years. In 1964 a new municipal building was constructed on the adjacent property.
On October 16, 1984 the Maidstone and District Historical Society was founded, its goal being to preserve and display the heritage and culture of the area. In honour of the Province of Ontario’s Bicentennial, in that same year, the Society reached an agreement with Maidstone Council to operate the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum in this historic building.
Throughout the years the community has generously donated and loaned the Historical Society an outstanding collection of area artifacts for the public to enjoy. The Historical Society, in partnership with the Essex County Conservation Authority, also showcases a beautiful Heritage Garden on the grounds that contains many unique and rare native plants, shrubs and trees. Highlighting this project is the 400 square foot Butterfly Garden. With these tools the Historical Society has developed an ongoing Children’s Program and Speakers Program to ensure a hands on experience for young and old alike.
The Maidstone & District Historical Society welcomes groups to the Museum to take part in these programs throughout the year. See history come alive.
For more information on these programs and events contact one of the Executive members.
Summer Hours: Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. commencing May 2012 and by appointment by contacting (519) 727-8811.
2013 Executive
President – Victoria Beaulieu - (519) 728-1587 or cell (519) 819-5318
1st Vice-President – Elizabeth McInnis – (519) 727-3901
Director of Education - Marg Campeau - (519) 979-0179
THE JOHN FREEMAN WALLS HISTORICAL SITE & Underground Railroad Museum
County Road 25
Phone: (519) 258-6253
Website: www.undergroundrailroadmuseum.org
The unique tourist attraction allows people to understand and experience the first great secret movement, allowing thousands of fugitive slaves to enter into Canada to obtain freedom. The interactive guided tour stimulates traveling the underground railroad. The development of the historic site was inspired by the book “The Road that Led to Somewhere”.
Open Monday to Friday, 5 days a week until August 31 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Last tour at 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, children under 5 free.
Open for large groups, tours and school buses May 15 to October 15 each year by appointment.
Open Monday to Friday, 5 days a week until August 31 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Last tour at 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, children under 5 free.
Open for large groups, tours and school buses May 15 to October 15 each year by appointment.
