2018 EVENT CALENDAR
- War Is Over: 1918 Revisited Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 at 5pm
- Gardening at the Museum May- August, 2018
- Education Day “a day in the life of 1790s Williamstown” with the Sir John Johnson Manor House Friday, May 11th, 2018
- Victoria Day Weekend Beginning of Summer Hours Saturday, May 19th, 2018
- In Our Defence; a History of Firearms in Glengarry Saturday, May 19th, 2018-Sunday June 17th, 2018
- GNLM Annual General Meeting Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 at 6:30pm
- Twistle Guild "Spin-in" under the Pavilion Saturday, June 30th, 2018
- Thursday Tea Talks Thursdays afternoons 2pm-4pm (most weeks) May-August
- Textiles; Weaving Our Local History June 23rd-August 5th, 2018
- Williamstown Fair Art Exhibit August 10th-12th, 2018
- Young Artists of Glengarry August 18th-October 18th, 2018
- Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 7pm-9pm
- Twistle Guild "Spin-in" under the Pavilion Saturday, August 25th, 2018
- Doors Open Saturday, August 18th & Sunday, August 19th, 2018
- Bus Trip to Rivière-du-loup & Quebec City September 10th-13th, 2018
- Williamstown Ribfest September 15th 2018 3-8pm
- Museum Festive Market Saturday, November 17th, 2018 10am-6pm
- Museum Christmas Tea Thursday, December 13th, 2018 2pm-4pm
- Hogmanay; Scottish New Year’s Eve Monday, December 31st, 2018
EVENT ABSTRACTS:
War Is Over: 1918 Revisited Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 at 5pm
The GNLM will be hosting a dinner and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 544 in Lancaster to commemorate the centenary of 1918, the last year of the Great War. This dinner will feature a selection of speakers commenting on various First World War related topics both overseas and on the home front.
Gardening at the Museum May- August, 2018
For the past few years, the local summer camp children have come to the museum each week to enjoy and immersive and education garden program where they maintain their own garden, identifying and caring for plants. They also learn important ecological aspects such as pollination and composting. Harvesting is an important and well loved chore where the kids get to cook and prepare the things they’ve grown to eat. A group of dedicated volunteers has been working hard at the museum planting the garden in the last few weeks and Wendy Wert has worked hard planning the garden activities throughout the chillier months!
Thursday Tea Talks Thursdays afternoons 2pm-4pm (most weeks) May-August
Check out our separate ‘Tea Talks’ event listing for details and speakers!
Education Day “a day in the life of 1790s Williamstown” with the Sir John Johnson Manor House Friday, May 11th, 2018
On Education Day, local school children visit the Sir John Johnson Manor House, a prominent point of Glengarry settlement, and the Glengarry, Nor’Westers & Loyalist Museum, which was built as a school in Williamstown in 1862. On this day, students watch demonstrations on various aspects of settler life of the late eighteenth century and try their hand at activities such as cursive writing with a quill, building shelter, and marching like a soldier. Other fun is had building shelters and sampling the food staples of the day that are cooked on site over an open fire. This popular event has become a right of passage over the years for the Grade 7 students who attend.
Victoria Day Weekend Beginning of Summer Hours Saturday, May 19th, 2018
The museum is open daily from Wednesdays to Mondays (including holidays) from 10am to 5pm. Special tours can be booked by contacting us at 613-347-3547 or gnlmuseum@gmail.com.
In Our Defence; a History of Firearms in Glengarry Saturday, May 19th, 2018-Sunday June 17th, 2018
This exhibit will be the first of three GNLM exhibits in our 208 summer season and features artefacts from the collections of local history enthusiasts and firearms experts Graham Wells, Ian MacCuaig, and Albert Lefebvre. Focusing on military history this exhibit looks at Glengarry in times of conflict both at home and on the world stage.
GNLM Annual General Meeting Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 at 6:30pm
This meeting is open to all 2018 members to attend and we ask that you please RSVP.
Twistle Guild "Spin-in" under the Pavilion Saturday, June 30th, 2018
An outdoor demonstration to take place on the museum grounds under the pavilion.
Textiles; Weaving Our Local History June 23rd-August 5th, 2018
This exhibit, our second of the season, will pay homage to our material culture how our local history is expressed through fibres, fabrics and more! Some of the more delicate, yet prized, items in the museum’s collection will be displayed alongside quilts, sashes and so on.
Williamstown Fair Art Exhibit August 10th-12th, 2018
Each year the St. Lawrence Valley Agricultural Society (aka the ‘fair board’) uses the Williamstown Room of the GNLM to display the lovely array of art work entered into the fair competition. Admission to the museum is free during fair time and you can also find us Heritage Hall.
Young Artists of Glengarry August 18th-October 15th, 2018
This exhibit will celebrate the local talent that is to be found in Glengarry, showing pieces by Glengarrians aged 30 years or younger. For subissions please contact us at 613-347-3547 or gnlmuseum@gmail.com.
Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 7pm-9pm
In this elegant evening event, members of the museum and wider public can socialize while sipping on wine and enjoying assorted fine cheeses. This is a long running annual fundraiser for the museum and features raffled items.
Twistle Guild "Spin-in" under the Pavilion Saturday, August 25th, 2018
An outdoor demonstration to take place on the museum grounds under the pavilion.
Doors Open Saturday, August 18th & Sunday, August 19th, 2018
Admission to the museum and many other local heritage sites is free on this weekend as part of an initiative to get people out to enjoy their local cultural institutions!
Bus Trip to Rivière-du-loup & Quebec City September 10th-13th, 2018
Our Annual Bus trip organized by Wendy Wert is back for the third year in a row! This year the trip will take place in September and feature an extra day of exploring! We will be travelling by coach bus up the St.Lawrence (along the roadways….not in the water) to Riviere-du-Loup where we will visit places like the beautiful and historic Manoir Fraser, followed by a crossing over the river with whale watching in Kamouraska. After that we’ll traverse the north side of the river to Quebec City where we’ll tour the Holy Trinity Cathedral and explore the architectural dig on Dufferin Terrace. Click on the button at the bottom of the page for ore details!
Williamstown Ribfest Saturday, September 15th, 2018 3-8pm
This fun fall event is hosted by the Williamstown Fire Department and the GNLM where we cook off against each other to raise funds. Indoor and outdoor dining is available as well as a cash bar. Act fast, tickets sell out quickly!
Museum Festive Market Saturday, November 17th, 2018 10am-6pm
Our Christmas elves work all year round creating lovely goods to gift and give in the holiday season! There’s plenty in the way of hostess gifts, home décor, small stocking stuffers, and even some regifted items. Much of what is made is from reclaimed materials which lend a nice rustic style. Be sure to check out our Facebook page in the fall for some sneak peeks and giveaways!
Museum Christmas Tea Thursday, December 13th, 2018 2pm-4pm
In the summer we host weekly talks on Thursday afternoons. This trend is revived once in the cold weather for our Museum Christmas Tea where we serve all sorts of holiday indulgences and regal you with Christmas themed tales. The same $5 donation towards the museum is suggested for this talk.
Hogmanay; Scottish New Year’s Eve Monday, December 31st, 2018
Ring in the New Year in a true Glengarry fashion with our traditional Scottish-style Hogmanay! Hogmanay is hosted at the museum by both the Williamstown Fire Department and the GNLM. Each year we have outdoor fun with sleigh rides, fireworks, and a bonfire—those Scots sure do love their fire! Indoor fun can be found in the way of good food, a cash bar, and live Celtic music! This is the perfect family event for winter and also a great alternative to expensive New Year’s Eve outings as our Hogmanay is free to the public (of course we never turn down a donation to help out the museum and firefighters). Please check back prior to the ‘eve of’ for any pertinent weather updates.
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For more details on event activities, times, and tickets call 613-347-3547 or email gnlmuseum@gmail.com