The Bath Museum

Rich in history and set on the shores of Lake Ontario, our village preserves its stories, heritage, and traditions for future generations to discover.

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#2Lies1Truth Answer Dominion Day officially became Canada Day on October 27, 1982, although the name change was officially implemented on July 1, 1983. Dominion Day was the name given to the holiday commemorating the anniversary of Canada's Confederation on July 1, 1867.

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#2Lies1Truth Hmmmmm…

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#WhatSurvived Not everything is lost when buildings fall, fires burn, or businesses close. Sometimes an object remains, rescued or saved carrying its story forward. In this series, we share the pieces that endured. Among the few surviving artifacts from the December 1942 fire…

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#ShipwreckSaturday The steamer Richelieu, built in 1845 was running on the Bay of Quinte route, between Kingston and Picton floundered while crossing the lower gap.

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#Fire What began as a single blaze quickly grew into something far more dangerous, as fire leapt from building to building and the entire village braced for the worst.

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#ShowAndTell Bath has a proud and joyful tradition of celebrating Canada Day! Each year, students from Loyalist Township share their creativity through art, music, and displays��and every year, their talent and enthusiasm make the celebration shine even brighter.

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#WhatIsItWednesday Answer A COPPER LIFE BUOY is a type of ring-shaped life preserver made from copper that is designed to be thrown to someone in the water to provide flotation and help them get to safety.

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#WhatIsItWednesday Its shape might look familiar, but this version is made from an unexpected material. Take a closer look—what do you think it is?

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#2Lies1Truth Answer MDCCCLXVII (1867)

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#2Lies1Truth Because Canada Day is creeping up on us, we thought of this little quiz. Most of us were taught Roman Numerals in school but I confess it was a long, long time ago.

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#StuckInStorage A treasured piece of photographic history, this camera reminds us of a time when capturing a moment required patience, skill, and a steady hand. #fromtheattic

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#GraveyardDetective This obituary celebrated all things good and great about Bethia Clapper.

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#Fire When lightning struck a family home in Bath, the quick response of the local fire department helped prevent an even greater loss.

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Help track down the entire gang of our hiding Museum Mice! Visit us and watch for Ping, Scout and Stitch and others hiding throughout our exhibits.

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#WhatIsItWednesday Answer LYING DOWN SPECTACLES, also known as lazy glasses or bed glasses, work by using prisms to bend the angle of light, allowing the wearer to see objects in front of them while lying down without having to lift their head.

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#WhatIsItWednesday At first glance, they look like ordinary spectacles—but look closer… the design suggests a very different way of using them. What’s your guess?

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#OlderOrYounger than the Bath Museum Answer Older! The first coin-operated phones were already in use nearly five decades before the museum welcomed its first visitors—though the classic street-corner models we all remember wouldn’t become common until the 1950s.

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#OlderOrYounger than the Bath Museum (c1936) It’s easy to forget now, with phones in our pockets, but there was a time when making a call meant finding a metal box on a street corner, sliding in a coin, and hoping the line wasn’t busy. Can you guess the answer?

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Justin O from St. Linus School was in Grade 2 and he sketched this Boat. He actually sketched two boats.

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#52Weeks52Stories 357 Main Street has long been a hub of activity, its walls witnessing the comings and goings of countless businesses. Today, the we preserve the undertaker’s records associated with this address, so that this quieter chapter of its working life is not forgotten.