Frontenac County Schools Museum

Sharing the history of early education in Frontenac County and Kingston through a one-of-a-kind collection, programs and displays.
Tues. - Sat., 10AM - 3:30PM

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Introducing our 2026 summer interns! We are very excited for what the summer will bring and both of us hope to see you very soon!
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We are happy to announce our official summer hours for the 2026 season! Our staff look forward to seeing your smiling faces in the coming months!

Located at 414 Regent St (Barriefield Village) in Kingston, ON.

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School Spotlight
S.S. No.15 Loughborough- Maple Grove

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Archival Excerpt

In this Fall 1916 motion, the Kingston Teachers Institute votes against sending news from the home front to soldiers overseas. It is unknown why this decision was made, but it likely had to do with soldier morale.

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Chalkboard Champions

Robert Meek was the first Chairman of the unified Kingston Board of Education. Appointed to the role in January 1896, he was a well-respected member of the Board of Education.

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Archival Excerpt

In this excerpt from a Kingston Teachers’ Institute Minute Book, a motion is made to investigate false statements made about teachers. It is unknown which statements this motion refers too.

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Chalkboard Champions

W.G. Kidd was a City of Kingston School Inspector from 1875-1909. Before, his role as an inspector, he principal at Johnson St. School and Wellington St. School. Kidd was the longest serving Inspector in Kingston or Frontenac County.

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School Spotlight
S.S.S. No. 2 Howe Island - St. Joseph’s

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In this letter from KCI Principal Ernest Sliter to Board of Education Secretary- Treasurer W.J.C. Allen, Sliter informs Allen of the suspension of a student for stealing a bicycle. In the early 1900s, police worked closely with schools when dealing with truant students.

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Rev. John Stuart established the Midland District Grammar School in 1792. This was the first grammar school in Upper Canada and would later become Kingston Collegiate & Vocational Institute.

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The Museum will be closed today, Wednesday 24 September 2025, for school programming. We will reopen tomorrow at 10AM.

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Charlotte Lovick taught in Kingston for many years. Her career in 1884 at Queen Street School. She later taught at Wellington Street, Victoria and Louise Schools. She ended her career at Louise School where she was one of Kingston's first female principals.
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S.S. No. 16 Kingston - Glenvale

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Beryl Curtis was a teacher within Frontenac County for parts of her decade long teaching career. In 1897 Beryl lost a significant part of her hearing due to scarlet fever.

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S.S. No. 6 Pittsburgh - Fingerboard

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This copy of Mickey and Chum is from 1945. While this is not the only copy of the book held in the Museum’s collection, it stands out from the others. The text for the story appears, but there are no images!

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Robert Meek was the first Chairman of the unified Kingston Board of Education. He served his term for two years from 1896-1898.

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S.S. No. 5 Palmerston, North & South Canonto - Donaldson

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Manitoba and The Great North West is a book written by John Macoun, published in 1882. The book discusses the sheer amount of opportunities that are available for business and growth in Manitoba and the North West.
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Dr. William Spankie was a school inspector, doctor, Reeve, and Member of Parliament, born 17 October 1859. Dr. Spankie was the first person to own a motor vehicle on Wolfe Island - talk about success!

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