Ross Museum

Région touristique : Renfrew County

Bring your family back in time to the Ross Museum. Immerse yourself in our pioneer log home depicting life in the mid to late 1800's, then visit our exhibit hall to view the displays of the old General Store, the Schoolhouse, Chapel, Barber and Millinery Shop. For the hobbyist, our Railroad and Wartime Memorabilia Collections have been expanded to include Farming, Logging and Blacksmithing displays.
The Resource Centre with local history resource books and genealogical information is open to visitors upon request. Home genealogists may now contact us to gain help searching for their roots.
Our Gift Shop is open, and passing naturalists are welcome to enjoy the heritage gardens and picnic area behind the museum.
Ross Museum has recently acquired St Aidan's English Church, in the village of Foresters Falls, a heritage building which is being restored as funds are raised.
Ross Museum was established in 1995 and is operated by volunteers. New members are welcome and are essential to continuing the preservation and collection of history within the Whitewater Region. This is a jewel of a museum in a scenic setting.

Renseignements sur les collections

• Accessories
• Barber shop items
• Bedding
• Books
• Chinaware of the 1800's
• Clothing
• Jewelry
• Period Furniture
• Photos
• Quilts
• School desks and heritage school books
• Uniforms

Nombre approximatif d'objets ou de spécimens dans la collection : 1002

Archives

Manuscripts • Photographs

Arts décoratifs

Ceramics, Porcelain or Pottery • Costumes • Furniture or Furnishings • Glass • Musical Instruments • Textiles or Tapestries

Beaux-arts

Période :
Historical

Média : Photography • Prints and Drawings • Sketchbooks or Albums • Film and Video

Divers :
Folk Art • War Art

Histoire humaine

Agriculture • Costumes and Accessories • Forestry • Furniture or Furnishings • Household Objects or Domestic Technology • Local History • Manuscripts • Maps, Charts, Plans or Blueprints • Medals • Memorabilia • Military History and Technology

Services

Requests for services from the public can be made onsite, via email or by telephone. Guided Tours are available both in the museum and within the local historical landscape. Our staff are encouraged to answer all questions and provide help with research.

Services de recherche

Ross provides local history services to the Whitewater Region for the following categories:

Archival Records • Conservation or Restoration • Films • Genealogical Research • Information Centre • Library • Object or Scientific specimen identification
Autre : Census records • School records • Cemetery records • Family records • Business histories

Programmes Éducatifs

Summer workshops are held as requested covering:
Geneology, Antique appraisal, Pioneer life and a Heritage contest for schools.

Classes or Workshops • Demonstrations • School Programs : Age 5-11 (k-6) : Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)

Information aux Visiteurs

Guided tours by appointment
Genealogical research
Refreshment stops

Guided Tours : English • Nature Trails, Walks or Gardens • Parking Facilities : Free : Bus • Gift shop • Washrooms

Services de bénévoles

Volunteer Services Available • Volunteer Training Offered

Nombre de bénévoles : 15

Tâches : Interpretative guiding
Research
Archival work
Carpentry
Special event management
Writing histories
Gardening
Restoration

Avantages d'adhésion

Free admission to museum facilities.
Regular bulletins on upcoming events.
Assistance in locating, maintaining and updating family records.
Access to Resource Centre.
Free meeting facilities.
Access to computer (guided only)

Services de restauration

Picnic Area

Services Internet

Virtual Exhibitions

Liens touristiques locaux

Local Attractions

Publications et produits

Local History Books by residents of the Whitewater region

Books • Brochures • CD-ROMS • Magazines

Images en vedette

Carte

Emplacement

Adresse :	2005 Foresters Falls Rd. Foresters Falls, Ontario K0J 1V0 Voir la carte
Téléphone :	613-646-2622
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