Haliburton Museum

Telling the story of all of us! The Haliburton Highlands Museum features ever-changing exhibits, a historic house (circa 1880) and a working blacksmith's shop.

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It's almost time to dash into the Family Day long weekend! Don't forget that if you're taking part in Dysart Recreation's Fun in February program, we can help you check some activities off your list (like snowshoeing!), which means you get more entries to win great prizes!

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Who's making pancakes for Shrove Tuesday today? We don't have any photos of people making pancakes in our collection, but here's a pic of people making pancake toppings! Taken on the Walling family's farm around 1910, it shows the family's maple syrup shack.

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It's been a gorgeous winter day in the Highlands - the kind of day that makes outdoor activities more enjoyable! This pic shows Archie Robertson (and some beautiful horses!) moving a sleigh load of logs on Drag Lake c. 1912. He was likely working for Laking Lumber at the time.

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We're so excited to be part of Dysart Recreation's Fun in February program! Just pick up a passport filled with activity ideas and the more activities you do, the more chances you have to win some great prizes! Don't forget to look for the museum gnome when you visit us!

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After nearly 40 years (!), our curator, Steve Hill, is retiring! Steve's dedication to the museum's collection and to preserving aspects of local history has, we're certain, been obvious to anyone who has met him. We wish him all the best for a relaxing retirement!

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Looking to enjoy some outdoor winter activities? Don't forget that you can borrow snowshoes from us to enjoy on the lovely Glebe Park trails! Here's William Gorrie in a pic from the early 1900s, showing us all how to stay stylish in the snow!

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Winter was prime time for work in the local lumbercamps in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A photographer's visit to a lumbercamp was a major event, but most often, the names of those in the photos weren't recorded, making these great pics a bit of a mystery today...

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Happy 2024 everyone! It just seems right to kick off a new year with a bright and cheery view like this postcard of Haliburton Village. Stay tuned for more local history, vintage views and info about upcoming programs and events - it's going to be a great year!

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Whether your New Year's Eve plans are quiet and cozy or full party mode, we hope you have a wonderful evening to cap off 2023! From the mid-1930s to the mid -1970s the Golden Slipper dancehall, just outside of Haliburton, was a favourite spot for a celebration!

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Looking for a little peace and quiet amidst the holiday hustle and bustle? Check out this lovely winter view of one of Laking Lumber's camps (No. 6), taken around 1910. (In truth, it probably just looks peaceful because everyone was busy working in the woods, but hey...!)

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Dashing through the snow, in a one horse open sleigh...and the horse even has jingle bells! This great pic shows shows Margaret Gorrie and her youngest son, Hugh, all bundled up and ready for a winter adventure. Wonder where they were off to...?

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Does the snow falling outside have you thinking about plans for winter fun? Our snowshoe loan program will be back this winter! They're free to borrow (donations gratefully accepted!) and we have them in a variety of sizes and styles - perfect for exploring the Glebe Park trails!

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Sending a big thank you to everyone who came out to the 10th annual Jolly Jog on Sunday morning! Here are just a few of the many festively dressed participants, including one young elf who just couldn't wait to get started!

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Time for Day 17 of #Museum30! All the #hands in our clock display may be pointing to different times, but at least each one of them is right twice a day...! Which clock is your favourite?

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Dysart Recreation's Jolly Jog is back - and it'll be starting from our front door on Sun, Nov 26th at 11am! This is the 10th year for the event, so we're hoping to see the biggest crowd yet! Prizes to be won and there'll be more festive fun at the museum after the run (or walk!)

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Day 16 of #Museum30! It might seem like a old-fashioned piece of #technology to us today, but printing presses were revolutionary for sharing information! Our job press was used in the offices of the Echo, one of our local papers, which has a history dating back to the 1880s!

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Day 15 of #Museum30 - #Frame! We've shared this photo taken inside the Moon family's farmhouse before, but usually, we're focused on the pie! Take a peek at the wall behind for a couple of framed pictures - we're sure there were many more scattered around the house!

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Day 14 of #Museum30 - #Travel! One of the earliest views of Highland St in our collection, this pic shows a crowd hitching a lift on an ox drawn wagon belonging to Archie Burke (1831-1888), who had come to Haliburton from Wexford, Ireland.

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More #Museum30 catch-up - Day 13! We just love the shine and sparkle of these kitchen #storage jars from our collection! Don't they just put you in the mood to make a nice cup of tea and some gingerbread?

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Time for a #Museum30 catch-up, so here's Day 12! While design might be a better word, we still think that a new tartan is a bit of an #invention and the Haliburton Highlands has its own! First registered in 1963, its colours pay tribute to aspects of the local landscape...