| 44 Kings Park Rd., Box 1646, Carman, Manitoba, R0G 0J0 | Museum
Hours:
Mid June -Sept 1, Mon. - Sat. 1-6 PM, Sun 2-8 PM , or by appointment |
Phone: 1-204-745-3597,
Off season: 1-204-745-2443 |
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Carman Community
Development Corporation
carmcomm@
mb.sympatico.ca
PO Box 160
Carman, MB Canada R0G 0J0
Phone:
(204) 745-2675
Toll Free:
1-800-207-2721
Fax:
(204) 745-6348
Dufferin's Historical Museum is located at the corner of King's Park Road and Hwy 245. Surrounded by the Carman Golf Course and King's Park this wonderful facility is superbly located for an afternoon of education and recreation. After an hour spent wandering through the region's history, visitors can enjoy a picnic in King's Park or a refreshing swim at Carman's Pool, only 200 meters away.
The original Museum was a small wooden structure, built in 1959 by the Dufferin Historical Society. In 1967 it was replaced by the present structure, which was a centennial project of the Municipality of Dufferin and the Town of Carman. It is operated by volunteers of the Historical Society on behalf of Carman and surrounding communities. The purpose of the Museum is to preserve for posterity, artifacts and records of historical interest which illustrate the way of life of our predecessors, many of whom came from other lands.
The Dufferin Museum has recently undergone extensive renovations. A
new section, nearly 1500 square feet of space, has been added to house
the Pioneer Galleries. Visiting the museum you will see collections of:
early 1900's furniture, a pianola, various clocks, early wedding dresses,
tools, weapons, coins, books, household items, children's toys, Dutch artifacts
and recollections of pioneer days depicted in a series of 24 water color
portraits.
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Entering the Museum visitors are welcomed into the parlor of an early 20th century household. This is the first of a series of stylishly crafted displays designed to guide visitors through the changes in lifestyles experienced by early Manitoba settlers.
Carman's grade 6 class was interested in various aspects of early settler
life and prepared a presentation of museum artifacts covering topics about
Clothing, Tools & Weapons, Toys & Games, and Books & Coins.
The following links will lead you to samples of museum exhibits along
with a writeup on the history of each item.
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Tools & Weapons |
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