EVENTS

The Middleville and District Museum is pleased to be supported once again in 2025 by the Perth and District Community Foundation Grant program. A new wedding dress exhibit and special event will be funded by the PDCF Grant during the 2025 season. 

The Museum Board of Directors would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all the visitors who supported the Museum through attending the many events held during the 2024 season. Take a look back at all the fun by visiting the Event Photo Gallery page. 

The Museum is currently closed for the season until it reopens on Saturday, May 17th, 2025. 

New this season...

Edward Woods and Nettie McIlquham married on June 2, 1898

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​The Museum will debut a new exhibit for the 2025 season featuring wedding dresses in the Museum's Collection including some dating back to the late 1800's. Visitors will learn about the dresses, how they were made and who wore them. 

EVENTS in 2025

Opening Day Tea
Sunday, May 18th
​Noon - 4pm

​Join us for a cup of tea, Fluid coffee and some sweet treats to kick off the 2025 season. 
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​On Opening Day, the Museum will be featuring local aerial farm photographs. These photographs were taken from small planes by airforce pilots and then sold to the farm owners. Many families proudly displayed the photographs in their home. Come and enjoy this visual record of agricultural history in the area. 

If you have a local farm photograph and would like it to be included in the display, please contact the Museum at [email protected], in advance. ​

Steadholm Farm, previously owned by Harry and Ida Stead, located on Dobbie Road

Hickory Shade Farm, previously owned by Frank and Kaye Stead, located on Herron Mills Road

Strawberry Social
Sunday, June 29th
Noon - 4 pm

Join us for a taste of summer at a family friendly, community event with music and crafts. Enjoy a cup of tea, Fluid coffee or lemonade with fresh strawberries on a slice of cake.   

Decades of Dresses
Sunday, July 20th
Noon - 4 pm

Ronald McCurdy and Maxine Foster married on November 15th, 1957

​Plan to attend this special event featuring a showcase of twenty beautiful wedding dresses representing each decade from the 1880's to the 1950's on display.  Learn about the dresses, the people who wore them and the fashion trends of the day. 

Refreshments will be served. 

British Home Child
​Recognition Day
Sunday, September 28th
Noon - 4 pm

Visit the Museum on British Home Child Recognition Day to view a special exhibit and learn about the lives of the children who were brought to Canada from Britain and grew up in the local area. Learn tips for researching BHC ancestors. 
Tea, Fluid coffee, lemonade and cookies will be served. 
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James Byers

Cecil Fox

British Home Children

Reginald Bowden

Apple Cider
​& Scarecrow Day
Sunday, October 5th
Noon - 4 pm

Join in the fun of pressing apples in the Museum's vintage apple cider press. Bring your own apples or press some of ours. Tasty apple treats will be served. 

This family friendly event will offer crafts and games. Have some fun building a large scarecrow with your family if you wish. 

Remembering
Local Veterans
Sunday, November 9th
(Details to be confirmed)

medals of Alexander McKay

​The Museum will have a special exhibit focused on local veterans. 
Refreshments will be served. 

visitors viewing the profiles of local veterans on display

Piper, Robert Shanks, showing his memorabilia to a visitor

Victorian Christmas
Sunday, November 23rd
Noon - 3 pm

Bundle up and join in the fun with storytime in the cabin, gingerbread cookie decorating, family photos in the ruby, red cutter and crafts for all ages. 

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​There will be sweet treats, Fluid coffee and hot apple cider on offer. Be sure to stop by the take-home table before you leave to pick up some treats and a special gift. 
Dress warmly for this indoor/outdoor event. 

Check out our photo gallery of previous events here.

Event Photo Gallery

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