The Wellington County Museum and Archives is hosting Family Day – a Spotlight on Heritage. The fun-filled day takes place Feb. 15 from 1 to 5pm.
The holiday will highlight heritage organizations in and around Wellington County with an “open house” format of information and storytelling, followed by a musical presentation by award-winning local songwriter, Peter Boyer and his group, “Same Latitude as Rome”.
Starting at 1pm, each organization on site will have the opportunity to tell the best story they have representing their part of the county.
Visitors will have the opportunity to look at the work of numerous County Historical Societies, Heritage Centre Wellington, Heritage Guelph Eramosa, The University of Guelph Rural Diary Archive Project and the Ontario Veterinary College Museum.
The museum will also be showcasing images from the Kenilworth Blacksmith Shop, a late nineteenth century shop that was once the hub of Kenilworth and is now ready for restoration and one of the county’s hottest heritage sites.
The museum galleries will be open. Make some family day crafts in the sunroom and the archives will be open with a focus on tips for researching.
Weather permitting, the museum grounds are the perfect location to celebrate all things cold, so bundle up. Bring the family to skate, toboggan or snowshoe. The museum even has snowshoes for families to try. Hot chocolate, coffee and treats will also be available.
Admission to the event is by donation. The museum is located on Wellington Road 18, between Fergus and Elora.
