Welcome to the Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum
We hope to see you at our Annual General Meeting Wednesday Feb 17th, 2010 at 7:00pm. All the exciting news from this past year will be reviewed, news about our upcoming events shared, and Clair Shepherdson will have a presentation on the Shepherdson Family History in the area, complete with many pictures. We hope to see you there.
Many thanks to our supporters at the Harvest Dinner Oct 21st. We had about 110 people enjoying the food and the music by Joan Shepherdson. Many thanks to all our volunteers, and supporters.
At the Harvest Dinner we announced the upcoming publication of the first volume of the Claybelt Chronicles series. This series is a result of the interviews of our Temiskaming seniors we have been doing for the past four years. We are already preparing for the launch of Volume TWO in mid-May, 2010 to coincide with our earlier opening of the Museum this year for the Special Exhibition of the "Sitting Pretty" display. More to come.
If you would like to pre-order a copy of Vol TWO, download this PDF form and mail it in with payment, or call a Museum director at 647-7200 or 647-5424 to pre-order. Volume ONE is still available at Highway Book Shop, Highway 11, Cobalt and Chat Noir, 57 Whitewood Avenue, New Liskeard. and will be available through the Museum Gift Shop as well.
Founded in 1974, and moved to its present location in 2000, the Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum offers unique insights into the history of the region. Exhibits are changed periodically to reflect what we know of pioneer life in the area from the 1880s through the 1940s.
Open primarily in the summer, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm admission is free as the museum operates on donations at the door, sales from the Gift Shop, and through community efforts. As a tourist visiting, the insights add a lot to your visit in the area. As a resident, it is reassuring to know that our ancestor's efforts are being recorded, preserved and made available for research.
Support our museum by visiting, volunteering, or sponsoring. Email here to volunteer, or discuss a project you might like to pursue. In reference to our need for involvement by the community, please consult the Open Letter from our current presidemt. To become a member, go here to get the membership form ($15.00 per person/ $25 per family). To assist with a donation of artifacts, contact us at the museum. To get a charitable receipt for your cash donation, either visit us and get one in person, or mail them to us at Box 1718. New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0 with your name and address so we can mail the receipt back to you.
The exhibits at the Little Claybelt Homesteaders Museum reflect all aspects of life as pioneers, including commerce in the area. From farm implements to household items, toys, telephones, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Tours are available and may be booked in advance during our open season in the summer months. (Call us at 705-647-9575)
We hope to see you, or hear from you soon.
