1814: War in the West
1814: War in the West Saturday, September 20, 2014 to Tuesday, December 23, 2014 1814 is a new exhibit focusing on the final year of the war. In late 1813, following losses … Read more
Month: August 2017
Treasures from the Vault
Treasures from the Vault Monday, January 6, 2014 to Saturday, August 30, 2014 The Elgin County Museum highlights some of its best-known artifacts with a new show entitled Treasures from the Vault. … Read more
Tufts University Jumbo Preview
Tufts University Jumbo Preview Tuesday, June 17, 2014 to Saturday, July 5, 2014 Jumbo, a huge African elephant brought to North America by impresario and circus owner P. T. Barnum, remains a … Read more
The Fulcrum of the Arts: Canadian Culture and Alma College, 1881-1939
The Fulcrum of the Arts: Canadian Culture and Alma College, 1881-1939 Monday, September 9, 2013 to Friday, December 20, 2013 Curated by Dr. Susan Butlin, author of All the Girls Have Gone, Alma … Read more
Short Routes and Easy Grades: The Railway Heritage of Elgin/St. Thomas
Short Routes and Easy Grades: The Railway Heritage of Elgin/St. Thomas Monday, June 3, 2013 to Friday, August 30, 2013 The 100th anniversary of the building of the Michigan Central’s new locomotive shops, … Read more
March of Time: A Bicentennial Commemoration of the War of 1812-15
March of Time: A Bicentennial Commemoration of the War of 1812-15 Monday, April 15, 2013 to Saturday, July 6, 2013 Features reproductions of works of art related to nearly every major action … Read more
Changing Gears: Elgin County Industry in the 20th Century
Changing Gears: Elgin County Industry in the 20th Century Monday, September 17, 2012 to Sunday, December 23, 2012 This exhibition illustrates the region’s transition from a reliance on several US railways to … Read more
J.T. Findlay: Architect
J.T. Findlay: Architect Monday, September 17, 2012 to Friday, December 21, 2012 A survey of Elgin County architects featuring the homes and public buildings of early twentieth century architect T. J. Findlay. … Read more
Patterns from the Past: Hooked and Woven Textiles
Patterns from the Past: Hooked and Woven Textiles Thursday, August 16, 2012 to Monday, September 3, 2012 Highlights include early hooked rugs from prominent local collections, a number of period overshot and … Read more
Cycling in Elgin
Cycling in Elgin Sunday, May 13, 2012 to Saturday, September 1, 2012 Includes high wheels and equipment from the 19th century cycling clubs as well as photos of the region’s early cyclists … Read more
