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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Enjoy lively seasonal music in the Historic Corbetton Church on the Museum Grounds. Our guest performers are always local and the quality of their music will bring back memories of Christmas past. Ticket price includes admission to the Museum, Holiday Treasures show, and reception complete with yuletide goodies and hot cider. Call to purchase or reserve your tickets.
Cost: Tickets $10, includes sing along and laughter.
9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREASURES
Find one-of-a-kind original creations for everyone on your list while you enjoy the atmosphere of the Dufferin Museum & Archives during the holiday Season. Over 40 creative and highly skilled artists and artisans transform the main gallery into a seasonal show and sale of unique and handcrafted items, including blown glass, pottery, wood-turning and carving, wearable art, jewellery, stained glass, seasonal art, paintings, folk art, candles, bath products, hooked rugs and much more.
A special reduced admission rate of $3.00 to the Museum applies during this show. Opening night preview sale Nov. 23, 7-10p.m. RSVP to the Museum.
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5, closed Mondays.
Hwy 89 & Airport Rd. For more info contact: 705-435-1881, 1-877-941-7787 (toll free), events@dufferinmuseum.com.
Or visit the website at www.DufferinMuseum.com
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION – DUFFERIN’S WAR HORSES
Veterans Day Celebration – Dufferin’s War Horses
Saturday, November 10, 2pm
As well as human soldiers, animals played an important part in Canadian military history. The recent success of ‘War Horse’ has made us all aware of the casualties of war other than human. Curator Wayne Townsend will talk about the local horses that went to war and the local men who rode them and cared for them in conflict. A surprising and compelling research project unique to Dufferin County that is tied to a historical story that reaches all ages and backgrounds.
Cost: Tickets $10 or $5 for DCMA members
REGISTRATION OF DUFFERIN VETERANS
Registration of Dufferin Veterans
Thursday, November 8 to Saturday, November 10, 10am to 3 pm
DCMA staff has worked hard on recording the history of over 5,000 Dufferin veterans who have served in 27 conflicts. But we need more. We will be on site to record any military information on you or your ancestors. Please come in to see what information we may already have. Add any personal information or stories. We will scan and return any personal mementos that you may have. If you are a veteran, we will have someone on site to take your picture for the database, so wear your medals.
DUFFERIN ANIMAL TALES
Dufferin Animal Tales
Saturday, November 3, 2pm
Join Archivist Steve Brown, and Curator Wayne Townsend, and guests as they spin tales about the animals of Dufferin County. Gathered from old newspaper articles and diaries, these stories will entertain you as well as educate you on the interesting history of the area and the characters that lived in it.
Cost: Tickets $10 or $5 for DCMA members.
NATIVES AND ANIMALS
Natives and Animals
Saturday, October 27, 10am and 2pm
Our talented education co-ordinator will delight her audience with stories of wild animals from Ontario native culture. A special exhibit of native artifacts found locally will educate our audience on native activity in the area prior to first contact with Europeans.
Cost: Tickets $10 or $5 for DCMA members
DUFFERIN CIRCLE OF STORYTELLERS
Dufferin Circle of Storytellers
Friday, October 26, 7pm
Join our regular storytelling group for a special ‘Evening Bestiary’ in the intimate surroundings of Historic Corbetton Church. These talented storytellers have brought together a collection of animal stories that teach us not only about four legged creatures but a bit about humans as well. Refreshments and friendly conversation follow in the Museum.
Tickets $10, available at BookLore in Orangeville, Jelly Craft Café in Shelburne, The Curiosity House in Creemore, and the Dufferin County Museum.
SPECIAL FUNDRAISING PERFORMANCE BY DINAH CHRISTIE
Special Fundraising Performance by Dinah Christie
Saturday, October 27, 7pm
Join us for a special performance by Dinah Christie, a DCMA supporter. Dinah has been involved in theatre for decades as actor, dancer, singer, writer, director and designer. For some, this special program will bring back memories. Limited number of tickets. Pre-registration required. Don’t be disappointed, book your tickets early.
Cost: Tickets $20 per person.
ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW AWARDS CEREMONY
Annual Student Art
Show Awards Ceremony
Sunday, June 17 @
2pm
In partnership with Headwater Arts, DCMA is proud to host
this annual show and sale of original art works, featuring the very best from
local and area high schools. Join us as we recognize the talents of our youth
through the Russel, Mappin, Headwaters Arts and Best School Art Program of the
Year Awards, along with the DCMA's People's Choice Award, as voted by you, the
public.
Come out and support our youth and the arts.
Cost: Everyone welcome. Free admission all day.
MUSEUM TOURS BY M.A.C
May is Museum
Month
Wednesday May 2,
9, 16, 23, 30 @ 11am and 3pm
To celebrate May is Museum Month in Ontario, the DCMA
management team (MAC- manager, archivist, curator) will be giving fun but
educational tours of your Museum every Wednesday!
Darrell, Steve or Wayne will walk you through the new
exhibit, introduce you to DuffStuff, (our new research tool), and take you
behind the scenes where "stuff" gets cleaned, catalogued, and stored.
These lads can be entertaining and each has a wealth of
stories about the DCMA and their collective 55 years working at the museum.
Coffee served before the tours.
Cost: $10 donation to DuffStuff Fundraising Fund
MAY IS MUSEUM MONTH!
May is Museum
Month - Free day
Monday, May 21,
10am to 4pm
To celebrate museums in Ontario as well as to celebrate
the first long weekend of the year, we are offering a day of free admission to
the DCMA. A great way to get to know your community museum....free!!
All four floors of the museum will be ready for you and
your family to explore and enjoy. Staff and volunteers will be on site with
demonstrations and special activities.
Coffee and cookies courtesy of the County of Dufferin.
Cost: Free event as a thank you to all.
MUSEUM TOURS BY M.A.C
May is Museum
Month
Wednesday May 2,
9, 16, 23, 30 @ 11am and 3pm
To celebrate May is Museum Month in Ontario, the DCMA
management team (MAC- manager, archivist, curator) will be giving fun but
educational tours of your Museum every Wednesday!
Darrell, Steve or Wayne will walk you through the new
exhibit, introduce you to DuffStuff, (our new research tool), and take you
behind the scenes where "stuff" gets cleaned, catalogued, and stored.
These lads can be entertaining and each has a wealth of
stories about the DCMA and their collective 55 years working at the museum.
Coffee served before the tours.
Cost: $10 donation to DuffStuff Fundraising Fund
ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW & SALE
Annual Student
Art Show
Sunday, May 13
to June 17
Awards
ceremony Sunday, June 17 @ 2pm.
In
partnership with Headwater Arts, DCMA is proud to host this annual show and
sale of original art works, featuring the very best talent from Westside
Secondary School, Orangeville, Orangeville District Secondary School,
Orangeville, Mayfield Secondary School, Caledon. Erin District High School,
Erin, Humberview District High School, Bolton, Banting Memorial High School,
Alliston, Centre Dufferin District High School, Shelburne and Robert F. Hall,
Catholic Secondary School, Caledon.
Regular Museum Hours: Tues to Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun noon to 5pm
Regular Museum Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Students $2, Family $12, DCMA Members free
MUSEUM TOURS BY M.A.C
May is Museum
Month
Wednesday May 2,
9, 16, 23, 30 @ 11am and 3pm
To celebrate May is Museum Month in Ontario, the DCMA
management team (MAC- manager, archivist, curator) will be giving fun but
educational tours of your Museum every Wednesday!
Darrell, Steve or Wayne will walk you through the new
exhibit, introduce you to DuffStuff, (our new research tool), and take you
behind the scenes where "stuff" gets cleaned, catalogued, and stored.
These lads can be entertaining and each has a wealth of
stories about the DCMA and their collective 55 years working at the museum.
Coffee served before the tours.
Cost: $10 donation to DuffStuff Fundraising Fund
ANNUAL SPRING BUS TOUR
Get your tickets for the DCMA Spring Bus Tour Today!
There's still time to get your tickets for the Dufferin County Museum & Archives annual spring bus tour on Saturday, may 19, 10am to 3pm. See Dufferin as you’ve never seen before as the tour takes on a unique twist this spring. . .
In Keeping with our Animal theme you will travel through Dufferin County and DCMA Curator, Wayne Townsend, will take you past his favorite farms and agricultural businesses, past and present. Dufferin’s rural industries are diverse and the types of breeds that can be seen from the road will astound our guests. Be sure to bring a camera and wear shoes suitable for farming. Ticket price includes a delicious lunch at an interesting stop along the way. Pre-registration required. Don’t be disappointed, get your tickets today! Call 1-877-941-7787. Members $25 per person, non-members $30 per person.
Get your tickets for the DCMA Spring Bus Tour Today!
There's still time to get your tickets for the Dufferin County Museum & Archives annual spring bus tour. See Dufferin as you’ve never seen before as the tour takes on a unique twist this spring. . .
In Keeping with our Animal theme you will travel through Dufferin County and DCMA Curator, Wayne Townsend, will take you past his favorite farms and agricultural businesses, past and present. Dufferin’s rural industries are diverse and the types of breeds that can be seen from the road will astound our guests. Be sure to bring a camera and wear shoes suitable for farming. Ticket price includes a delicious lunch at an interesting stop along the way. Pre-registration required. Don’t be disappointed, get your tickets today! Call 1-877-941-7787. Members $25 per person, non-members $30 per person.
Dufferin County Museum & Archives, Hwy 89 and Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787 events@dufferinmuseum.com www.DufferinMuseum.com
MUSEUM TOURS BY M.A.C
Museum Tours By M.A.C
Wednesday May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 11am
and 3pm
To celebrate May is Museum Month in
Ontario, the DCMA management team (M.A.C. - manager, archivist curator) will be giving fun but educational tours of
your Museum every Wednesday!
Darrell, Steve or Wayne will walk you through the
new exhibit, introduce you to DuffStuff, (our new research tool), and take you
behind the scenes where "stuff" gets cleaned, catalogued, and stored.
These
lads can be entertaining and each has a wealth of stories about the DCMA and
their collective 55 years working at the museum. Coffee served before the
tours.
Cost: $10 donation to DuffStuff Fundraising
Fund
2ND ANNUAL MARCH BREAK MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL
Join us during March Break at the Dufferin County Museum & Archives where starting at 10 am each day from Tuesday, March 13 to Sunday, March 18 participants will learn the art of tapping a tree, gathering sap, boiling sap into syrup, and finally tasting the wonderful flavour of real maple syrup. Our costumed staff and volunteers continue the program inside where you will learn about the history of maple syrup and the native peoples and hear local stories of 'sugaring off' in Dufferin county. For the event, the staff will mount an exhibition of antique maple syrup and sugar artifacts such as sugar molds, tapping equipment, pressed glass syrup pitchers and much more. This collection is one of the best in Ontario and it only comes out for one month a year.
Cost $5 per participant, pre booking not necessary. Open and appropriate for all ages, geared for those with a sweet tooth. Everyone guaranteed to go home smelling like wood smoke and sugar.
Dufferin County Museum & Archives, Hwy 89 and Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787 events@dufferinmuseum.com www.DufferinMuseum.com
BEAUTY IN THE BEAST – ANIMALS AS OBJECTS AND ART
Beauty in the Beast – Animals as Objects and Art
Sunday, April 1
“Pet Friendly” Exhibit Opening April 1, 1:00 to 4:00pm
The first “animal themed” event will be the official opening of the exhibit “Beauty in the Beast – Animals as Objects and Art”. Be sure to mark April Fools Day – April 1st, 2012 - on your calendar and plan to get here for the afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Visitors will get a taste of what they can expect all year long and listen to the staff talk briefly about the joys and sorrows of working with over 1,500 animal objects and pieces of art.
Bring your pet! Bring your favourite pet to the DCMA on our opening day, and take part in a fun and free flowing “show & tell” session. Let’s see how many different sizes, shapes and types of animals we can admire and celebrate at the Museum that day!
Dufferin County Museum & Archives, Hwy 89 and Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787 events@dufferinmuseum.com www.DufferinMuseum.com
14TH ANNUAL CORN FLOWER FESTIVAL
14th Annual Corn Flower Festival
Sunday, June 3, 10am
W J Hughes Corn Flower enthusiasts and collectors gather together for our annual event that celebrates not only a great Dufferin success story but also celebrates the DCMA Corn Flower collection. The day provides an opportunity to share your stories and collections as well as meet with the owners of the Company, Pete and Lois (Hughes) Kayser. They share stories of running the operation from cutting to sales and also personal reminiscences of “Jack” Hughes himself. The day includes sharing sessions, guest speakers, a live auction and consignment sale of genuine W J Hughes Corn Flower. Lunch available.
Cost $10 plus HST.
Dufferin County Museum & Archives, Hwy 89 and Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787 events@dufferinmuseum.com www.DufferinMuseum.com
SPRING STORYTELLING EVENT IN THE CHURCH
Spring Storytelling Event in the Church
Friday, April 27, 7pm
The Dufferin Arts Council and the Dufferin County Museum & Archives present the Dufferin Circle of Storytellers evening of stories and live music by Lianne Gorelle and her harp in he intimate surroundings of Historic Corbetton Church. Refreshments and friendly conversation follow in the Museum.
Tickets $10, available at BookLore in Orangeville, Jelly Craft Café in Shelburne, The Curiosity House in Creemore, and the Dufferin County Museum.
This evening is dedicated to the memory of Jim Tramble, one of our dear storytellers.
Dufferin County Museum & Archives, Hwy 89 and Airport Rd. 1-877-941-7787 events@dufferinmuseum.com www.DufferinMuseum.com
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