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The historic buildings of Erchless Estate were once home to Oakville’s founding family but are now the setting for Oakville's community museum. The historic buildings of Erchless Estate were once home to Oakville’s founding family but are now the setting for Oakville's community museum. Colonel William Chisholm, an enterprising merchant and shipbuilder, founded the town and built Erchless overlooking his new harbour and Lake Ontario.
Today, visitors can still enjoy that magnificent view and explore the beautiful buildings, grounds and gardens of Erchless. The Oakville Museum offers guided tours of the Chisholm family home, changing exhibitions, special events and programs that tell the fascinating stories of our town.
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On June 3, make a solitary bee house and go on a nature walk with our friends at Oakvillegreen Conservation Association. For details visit: http://www.oakville.ca/museum/programs-events.html
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Staying in town this holiday weekend? We're open Saturday to Monday from 1-4:30 p.m. (Post office 1:30-4) so drop in & say hello!
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On June 3, the Oakville Museum welcomes Oakvillegreen Conservation Association for a fun and unique experience that will stimulate curiosity and teach children about our natural world. With the turn of winter to spring, the bees are back but in much smaller numbers. Learn how to help our native pollinators by building a solitary bee house. Then take a guided nature walk and play nature games. Adult supervision required. Space limited. To reserve a spot call 905-338-4400 or email oakvillemuseum@oakville.ca.
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HMCS OAKVILLE, the Second World War Flower-Class Corvette named after our town, will be honoured on May 14 with a parade and unveiling ceremony at Tannery Park. The ceremony and parade are scheduled to start at 1 p.m. All are welcome to join the celebration at this free event! For details visit: http://www.oakville.ca/events/hmcs-oakville.html
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This summer, sign up your little ones for Tots n’ Pots, our special gardening program for ages 3-5. Children will explore historic Erchless gardens and try out their green thumbs at the Museum! To register online visit: https://secure.oakville.ca/iris/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=1120
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On May 6-8, join our friends at the Oakville Historical Society for free Jane's Walk tours and discover the history of your town. For schedule and info visit: http://www.janeswalk.org/canada/oakville
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This 1870s glass jewel case was owned by Ellen Heath Pullen. Frank Pullen, her son, wrote a book called “In Search of the Long Green” based on his 1898-1899 journey to the Klondike in search of gold. Artifact 1989.1.29 Gift of Gwyneth Young on behalf of the children of Frank and Mary Pullen From Crystal Clear: Pieces from Oakville Museum's Glass Collection, now on at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd.
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Emelda and Hazel Chisholm with friends at Mount Vernon in the early 1900s. Designing Oakville: Historic Residential Architecture closes Sunday, May 1. Don't miss it!
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Are you interested in learning about the history of your town? From May 6-8, the Oakville Historical Society are leading free Jane's Walk tours. For tour schedule and information visit: http://janeswalk.org/canada/oakville/
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These special bird visitors were spotted in & around Erchless. Did you know over 300 bird species have been spotted in Halton Region over the years? This P.A. Day, get to know some of our most common backyard birds and make Victorian-inspired paper bird crafts at the Museum! Free drop-in activities Friday, April 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. For info visit: http://www.oakville.ca/museum/programs-events.html
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What are you doing this P.A. Day? On April 22, drop in from 1-4 p.m. and make Victorian-inspired paper bird toys at the Oakville Museum! http://www.oakville.ca/museum/programs-events.html
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Crystal Clear: Pieces from Oakville Museum's Glass Collection opens tomorrow in the museum space at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Road. More to come!
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