1093 PUCE RD.
RR 3 ESSEX, ON N8M 2X7
(519) 727-8811
1093 PUCE RD.
RR 3 ESSEX, ON N8M 2X7
(519) 727-3766
1093 PUCE RD.
RR 3 ESSEX, ON N8M 2X7
(519) 727-3766
Maidstone Bicentennial Museum is a community museum which houses unique collections of artifacts that have been donated by the community or purchased by the Maidstone and Area Historical Society. This collection includes an impressive WW1 Naval and Army collection, artifacts of Joseph, Daniel and Zoe Ouellette, Rum Running, the War of 1812, including the Aboriginal Contribution to the War of 1812 and much more. The museum grounds are also home to beautiful Native Heritage Gardens, a collection of plants, trees, and shrubs that are native to the Essex County area. These gardens in the past have served several purposes from food, medicinal medicines and dying of cloth. As well they play an important part in the life cycle of butterflies. Several of the trees are rare including Paw Paw, Kentucky Coffee, and Cucumber trees. And check out the Jr. Historical Society's Three Sister Garden.
The society has also developed an array of interesting family and children’s programs and events, both historical and conservational. These programs and events consist of a hands-on, educational, interactive approach to see history come alive, many are also available in French and dressing up is always encouraged. Some activities include The War of 1812 Encampment, Bee Day, Butterfly Day, Blacksmith Day, Old Fashion Game Day, Pioneer Life and Pirate Day. And don’t forget the Jr. Historical Society which runs September - May.
Want to have some fun, join our Voyageur re-enacting unit. We travel throughout Ontario to different events to bring history alive.
Nothing to do? Become a Friend of the Museum and volunteer your time and talent.
10 am - 3 pm
10:30
Easter Colouring Contest Rules
1. Only colouring sheets that arrive at the Maidstone Museum by March 16, 2024, will be judged. If dropping off sheets after museum hours please place them in the white mailbox marked 1093.
2. All information on the bottom of the colouring sheet must be filled out to be judged. Please print.
3. There are 3 age categories 3 - 6, 7-9, 10-12. Only these ages will be judged.
4. You can use any colouring media you wish, markers, crayons, colour pencils, paint
5. Be creative this is your colouring sheet
6. Be a good sport.
7. Winners will be announced on March 23, 10:30 am at the Easter Egg-xtraviganza. The judge's decisions are final.
10:30
10 am - 12 pm
March Break Information
February 12 - Introduction to Weaving - this workshop is open for ages 8 and up. Come and learn the basics of loom weaving and a little history behind weaving. You will complete a mug rug in class, plus enough materials to complete more at home. The fee is $20 which includes your peg loom and materials.
February 13 - Build a Log House - children will tour the museum's barn to see all the tools used to build a log cabin then go inside the museum to build a popsicle replica of a log cabin. The fee is $10 and includes all materials
February 14 - Our weekly Campfire Story Time continues with delightful stories read in our library around our crackling light-up campfire complete with the sound of crickets. After story time children will decorate a bookmark and colour a colour sheet about the story. Ages 3-6. Free event
February 15 - Native Garden Workshop - this workshop is to bring awareness to the importance that Native Plants play in feeding pollinators and helping to keep our ecosystem healthy. You will receive tips on how to create various types of Native Plant gardens and suggested plants that can be used. You will then plant some native plant seeds to go home in your mini greenhouse. The fee is $10 and includes a handout and all materials.
*Please remember to preregister for the activities to guarantee a spot
10 am - 12 pm
10 - 11
10 - 12
Maidstone Bicentennial Museum is a community museum which houses unique collections of artifacts that have been donated by the community or purchased by the Maidstone and Area Historical Society. This collection includes an impressive WW1 Naval and Army collection, artifacts of Joseph, Daniel and Zoe Ouellette, Rum Running, the War of 1812, including the Aboriginal Contribution to the War of 1812 and much more. The museum grounds are also home to beautiful Native Heritage Gardens, a collection of plants, trees, and shrubs that are native to the Essex County area. These gardens in the past have served several purposes from food, medicinal medicines and dying of cloth. As well they play an important part in the life cycle of butterflies. Several of the trees are rare including Paw Paw, Kentucky Coffee, and Cucumber trees. And check out the Jr. Historical Society's Three Sister Garden.
The society has also developed an array of interesting family and children’s programs and events, both historical and conservational. These programs and events consist of a hands-on, educational, interactive approach to see history come alive, many are also available in French and dressing up is always encouraged. Some activities include The War of 1812 Encampment, Bee Day, Butterfly Day, Blacksmith Day, Old Fashion Game Day, Pioneer Life and Pirate Day. And don’t forget the Jr. Historical Society which runs September - May.
Want to have some fun, join our Voyageur re-enacting unit. We travel throughout Ontario to different events to bring history alive.
Nothing to do? Become a Friend of the Museum and volunteer your time and talent.
10 - 12
10 - 11
10 am - 12 pm
10 am - 12 pm
March Break Information
February 12 - Introduction to Weaving - this workshop is open for ages 8 and up. Come and learn the basics of loom weaving and a little history behind weaving. You will complete a mug rug in class, plus enough materials to complete more at home. The fee is $20 which includes your peg loom and materials.
February 13 - Build a Log House - children will tour the museum's barn to see all the tools used to build a log cabin then go inside the museum to build a popsicle replica of a log cabin. The fee is $10 and includes all materials
February 14 - Our weekly Campfire Story Time continues with delightful stories read in our library around our crackling light-up campfire complete with the sound of crickets. After story time children will decorate a bookmark and colour a colour sheet about the story. Ages 3-6. Free event
February 15 - Native Garden Workshop - this workshop is to bring awareness to the importance that Native Plants play in feeding pollinators and helping to keep our ecosystem healthy. You will receive tips on how to create various types of Native Plant gardens and suggested plants that can be used. You will then plant some native plant seeds to go home in your mini greenhouse. The fee is $10 and includes a handout and all materials.
*Please remember to preregister for the activities to guarantee a spot
10:30
10:30
Easter Colouring Contest Rules
1. Only colouring sheets that arrive at the Maidstone Museum by March 16, 2024, will be judged. If dropping off sheets after museum hours please place them in the white mailbox marked 1093.
2. All information on the bottom of the colouring sheet must be filled out to be judged. Please print.
3. There are 3 age categories 3 - 6, 7-9, 10-12. Only these ages will be judged.
4. You can use any colouring media you wish, markers, crayons, colour pencils, paint
5. Be creative this is your colouring sheet
6. Be a good sport.
7. Winners will be announced on March 23, 10:30 am at the Easter Egg-xtraviganza. The judge's decisions are final.
10 am - 3 pm
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