Haldimand Museums offer a unique and tangible connection between the past and the present through the interpretation of material, culture, stories and lives of real people who once lived in our community. Together, the Museums provide a variety of opportunities and experiences that enrich the lives of our citizens.
Early patterns of settlement in Haldimand County are still visible in the landscape and architecture, spanning from the pre-Contact era to the proclamation of the Haldimand Land Grant for the Six Nations and the subsequent migration of Loyalist settlers – Americans, largely of German descent and Mennonite tradition. Throughout the 1800’s, an influx of immigration from the British Isles contributed significantly to the area’s development , as did the small but industrious Black community of the late 19th Century – many descended from ex-slaves of the American South. Since the post-war years of the 20th Century, a significant stream of immigration from the Netherlands has also added to our ever-expanding mosaic of cultural identity, as have the age-old traditions of our Indigenous neighbours – the Six Nations and New Credit communities.
This mosaic has inspired a rich and matchless inventory of significant objects, experiences, sites, structures, features, activities, memories, traditions, creations, relationships, performances and celebrations that help to identify today’s Haldimand County.
Wee Folk Haldimand Museums Adult Workshops 2013
The Squire William Anthony Log Cabin Designation Ceremony - May 5th, 2013
Juried Art Exhibition Flyer and Entry Form
Doors Open 2013
The Haldimand Museums Advisory Board assists, advises, promotes and furthers the objectives of Haldimand Museums (Haldimand County Museum & Archives; Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre; Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum).
The Corporation of Haldimand County is inviting residents of Haldimand County 18 years of age and older as of March 9, 2012 to submit applications for consideration to the Haldimand Museums Advisory Board.
Appointments are for a four (4) year time concurrent with that of Council (ending November 30, 2014). Positions are voluntary and meetings are held quarterly. For further information please contact Anne Unyi, Supervisor, Heritage & Culture Unit, Community Development & Partnerships at 905-765-3134.
The support of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is gratefully acknowledged.
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