The Colonial Building was home to the Newfoundland and Labrador Legislative Assembly from 1850 until 1959. A gem of neoclassical architecture, the building’s grandeur is a testament to the optimism its builders felt about our future. Beautifully restored, this building is once again a gathering place for people to explore, contemplate, challenge, commemorate, and debate […]

The Manor is celebrating its colonial past with a special exhibit in the north room. Four vignettes will highlight this history. Colonel Scott circa 1770, the Victorian era circa 1850, the time of the Tolson family who saved the house in its decrepit state from being torn down and who began a lengthy restoration circa […]

The museum will be displaying antique tractors, traction engine, stationary engines and farm exhibits. We will have a contest of strength by inviting local teams to try to pull a 1/2 scale traction engine over a distance of ten feet in the quickest time. Also to raise money for our future General store build we’ll […]

Registration for the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum, Children’s Summer Camps are now open! Camps will be running from July 15th – 19th and August 12th – 16th, from 10am – 2pm at the museum. Each camp day will include a unique theme. Registration costs are $40 for the day or $175 for the week, […]

The Paddling Puppeteers will be presenting their brand-new show « Deep in the Canadian Woods » at the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum on Sunday, June 16 at 1pm and 2:30pm. Travel back to 1861 and meet children’s performer Johnny Putnam from the back woods of Upper Canada. Experience at Victorian Era « Crankie Theatre », sing-a-long to songs […]

Ring in the holiday season at the Wellington County Museum Christmas Market! Featuring a local handmade market, delicious holiday treats, live musical entertainment, a visit with Santa Claus, and more family fun. Admission is by donation. Web Link: Christmas Market – Museum – Wellington County November 30th  4:00pm to 9:00pm December 1st  12:00pm to 5:00pm