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City of Port Colborne

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum Featured Exhibits

Humberstone's Steam Heritage

This exhibit recognizes local industrial skills and foresight through the legacy of the Neff Foundry, machine shops and 1901 Neff Steam Buggy.  View the original steam buggy in our Heritage Resource Centre.

1901 Neff Steam Buggy

 

 

 
 
 

Stories in Stitches (From May to December)

Exhibiting skill and tradition, textiles tell the story of life.  A rich heritage of weaving and textile handiwork is explored here.

 
 
 

Canadian Winter - Hibernate or Activate? (From October to December)

Explore the activities of Canadians who prefered the indoors during snowy winter days and experience the outdoor activities of those more adventurous Canadians in the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum's new "Canadian Winter" exhibit.

 

 
 
 

Schedule of Events

 May 31st, 2009

Arabella's Pie Social, History Fair & Antique Road Show

   Port Colborne Museum, 280 King St.

June 3rd, 2009

Celebration of International Year of Astronomy

Evening Presentation & Star Viewing

Port Colborne Museum, 280 King St.

July 31st to August 3rd, 2009

Canal Days

Port Colborne Museum, 280 King St.

 October 21st, 2009

Celebration of International Year of Astronomy

Evening Presentation & Star Viewing

Port Colborne Museum, 280 King St.

December 6th, 2009

Grand Old Christmas Festival

Experience a Christmas event

complete with carriage

rides, pioneer activities, warm

chestnuts, many purchaseable

yuletide items and, of course, Santa!

Port Colborne Museum, 280 King St.

For more information, please contact us at 905-834-7604

 
 
 
 
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