Park House Museum

06/07/2026

And just like that we are on our final portion of the restoration of our historic Pensioner's Cottage!
Thank you to all of our amazing donors who contributed to the cottage fund including the Stephen P. Copeland Foundation who was our main benefactor. Thank you to for all their assistance with getting the word out, as well as their generous donations.
Thank you to Gem Home Rennovations for your excellent work in repairing our thresholds, doors, and siding.
Thank you to JHK Renovations for the new paint job, thanks to you, our 175 year old Cottage looks brand new!
Please join us on July 4th for Pensioner's day as we celebrate this monumental anniversary of this incredible building.

06/07/2026

Looking for a unique experience for your dad or father figure in your life? Consider signing them up for a mini tinsmithing class at the Park House Museum! Join us in our historic pensioner's cottage and craft your own pierced tinplate ornament. Pre-registration is required, and we are offering three timed sessions. Contact us today to learn more!

06/07/2026

And the answer is...
Svend Robinson!
Svend Robinson is a Canadian politician. He was a member of Parliament from 1979 to 2004, representing suburban Vancouver-area constituencies in the city of Burnaby for the New Democratic Party. He was the first member of Parliament in Canadian history to come out as gay while in office. Robinson was involved in the New Politics Initiative, an effort to build a new progressive political party in Canada closely linked with social movements and labor. He successfully sponsored legislation in parliament in 2004 to include sexual orientation in federal hate crimes legislation.
Thanks for playing! Tune in next week for more trivia! In the meantime, you can read all about Svend Robinson and other members of the 2SLGBTQAI+ community by visiting "We Were Always Here" which is official up for the season!

06/07/2026

The Park House will be closing at 2:50pm today, but please join us for Coffee and Culture at the clock tower on Richmond!

Happening at 3pm today! All welcome.
Park House Museum

06/06/2026

The pensioner's cottage is open today! Join our tinsmiths for a tinsmithing demonstration today until 3:00pm. Make a piece of tinsel, and learn all about the different tools and techniques a tinsmith uses to craft!

06/05/2026

The Park House Museum is partnering with Tellers Cafe this year for True Fest! Join us on June 27th and June 28th for a pride picnic.
Did you know that pride festivals began as simple picnics? Members of the community would gather during these picnics, sometimes called socials or garden parties as they offered a way for the community to gather openly in public spaces in daylight.
We will be kicking off this celebration at the clock tower on Richmond street, where visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about Amherstburg's q***r history, partake in crafts, and enjoy a picnic. Visitors will have the option to BYOP (bring your own picnic) or to pre-order a picnic from Teller's Cafe
📅 June 27th and 28th
📍The clock tower on Richmond street
🕰️ 10:00am to 4:00pm both days
🍽️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-picnic-with-the-park-house-museum-tickets-1990977881439?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/03/2026

Have you taken a visit to the Duff Baby House for its reopening last weekend? Did you know that the Park House Tinsmiths made those beautiful chandeliers, sconces, and lanterns? All of those items were handmade at the Park House Museum. The tinsmiths have a standard catalogue of items, but can also do custom pieces!
Our tinware is beautiful, handcrafted, and makes a great gift. Take home a piece of local history and visit our giftstore today.

06/03/2026

Our curator is taking a break from cooking on June 12th and turning it over to the Knights of Columbus Council 2110 at the Columbus Community Hall for a fundraising fish fry! Join your friends at Park House and support a great cause!

06/01/2026

Here is another chance to brush up on your knowledge of the history of the 2SLGTQAI+ community with some trivia! For the next two weeks, we will be asking a weekly trivia question, the answers can be found in the biographies of our "We Were Always Here" Exhibition located on the main floor of the museum.
Can you name this member of the 2SLGBTQAI+ based off of the hints given? Comment below, answer will be revealed on Sunday!
"We Were Always Here" is officially up and on display until September 26th, 2026 visit the museum to learn more!

05/31/2026

And the answer to our trivia question is...
Alan Turing!
Alan Turing was an English mathematician, computer scientist, logician, cryptanalyst, philosopher and theoretical biologist. He is most famous for his pioneering contributions to modern computer science, artificial intelligence, and his pivotal role in World War II. His foundational work revolutionized cryptography, the concept of the algorithm, and how we understand machine intelligence.
Tune in next week for another chance to test your knowledge. In the meantime, you can read all about Alan Turing and other members of the 2SLGBTQAI+ community by visiting "We Were Always Here" which is official up for the season!