MUSEUMS
Dalhousie Historic Library and Museum
Location:
Phone:
1132, 3rd Concession Dalhousie,
Watson’s Corners
613-259-5454 or 613- 259-5223
First rural library in Ontario!!
The Dalhousie Historic Library became the first Public Library in the old Bathurst District and the first rural library in Ontario. It was established in 1828. Now a Museum, it contains many old books and artifacts from days past, as well as genealogical records. It is housed in the Watson's Corners Community Hall.
Lanark and District Museum
Location:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
80 George Street
Lanark & District Museum
c/o The Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands
75 George Street
P.O. Box 340
Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0
613-259-2575 or 613-259-5288
or 613-278-2228
A Link with Lanark’s Heritage – Past, Present and Future.
The Lanark and District Museum houses displays of tools, clothing and artifacts collected from Lanark area pioneer homes, as well as a library of Canadiana books and Genealogy Records, which includes the only complete set of Lanark Eras available (895-2000). These may be read on microfilm at the Perth Campus of Algonquin College or at Archives Lanark (613-267-2232).
• Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
• Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend
• Open 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Other times by appointment.
• Admission by donation.
Middleville & District Museum
Location:
Phone:
Middleville
613-259-5462
Step into the past and explore Lanark Township history in our informative country museum located in the Hamlet of Middleville. Set in an 1861 two-story stone school, the pioneer spirit shines from every corner of this unique museum. Treasures from days past are waiting to be discovered.
Highlights:
• A dramatic horse drawn hearse
• A dugout canoe made of a single basswood log
• Old time maple syrup and cheese making displays
• An 1830's "barn-frame" loom
• Blacksmithing tools and farm implements
• Lanark County lumbering and shanty artefacts
• Original genealogical documents and family records.
Hours of Operation
• Saturday, Sunday & Holiday Monday
• Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend
• Open 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• Otherwise by appointment
Admission
• $5.00 per person,
• 12 and under free
