Palmerston is the focus of a new exhibit opening at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Jan. 17.
Entitled No One Goes 2 Palmerston ON, the exhibit tells the story of the town, which this year celebrates 140 years of history.
The exhibit features the local history collection of Chad Martin, whose private collection will be highlighted in Wellington County Collects and through May 10.
“From a town that has been known as a railway centre in the county since the 1870s, Palmerston has a rich and diverse history beyond the rail lines,” says Amy Dunlop, curatorial assistant at Wellington County Museum and Archives.
“Chad Martin is a passionate collector, researcher and writer, and we’re extremely excited to share his collection of history of this rural community with our visitors.”
“I started collecting as an interest,” said Martin. “I began in 1998 with over 200 items in my collection. I hope people will take the opportunity to see the beauty of a small rural town with a fascinating story. I started my collection for fear that items were being lost from my hometown but also as a means to stay connected.”
The official opening of the exhibition will be held Jan. 17 with a presentation by Martin and a tour of the exhibit. Doors open at 1pm with a presentation to follow at 2pm. Admission is by donation.
The Wellington County Museum and Archives is located on Wellington Road 18 between Fergus and Elora. The galleries are open weekdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm and weekends from 1 to 5pm.
