Wellington County Museum and Lunch

Cost $48/person

The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) tells the stories of the people and places of Wellington County. Our Mandate is to serve as a cultural centre, providing resources, programmes, exhibits, support, and services for the historical, educational, and artistic interests of our communities.

The Wellington County Museum and Archives is a National Historic Site, located in the oldest remaining rural House of Industry and Refuge in Canada. Commonly known as the Poor House, this building was built in 1877 as a place for the poor, homeless, and destitute people of Wellington County. Approximately 1,400 men, women, and children sought refuge here from 1877 until 1947.

Agenda

• 11:45 am arrival please, consider car pooling 
• 12:00 noon - a light lunch will be provided, consisting of soup and a sandwich or yogurt, served in one of the museum rooms.

After lunch, two guided tours will run concurrently, participants will be divided into two groups.

• Museum Tour: Approximately 1 hour
• Poor House Exhibit Tour: A guided tour of the Poor House exhibit as it existed from the 1890s to the 1940s. Approximately 1 hour
• Both groups will tour at the same time, rotating between the two experiences

There is a lot to see beyond the organized tours, allow extra personal time.
  

Registration Notes

• Accessibility: Minimal walking, elevator available
• Maximum of 3 guests per registered member
• No guaranteed refunds after May 1
• Registration end date is May 1
• Maximum number of reservations available is 40

Transportation

Consider car pooling with another member. Contact Dennis (see below) if you need help with getting a ride, or can help by providing a ride.

Would you prefer to register by phone, or need to cancel or add/remove guests? Please contact Martin Pemberton at martinpemberton007@gmail.com

Event organizer Dennis Ellesmere can be contacted at 519-212-8267 or dellsmere@gmail.com