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Muskoka Heritage Place Muskoka Museum, Muskoka Pioneer Village and the Portage Flyer Train.

In 1958 the Huntsville Rotary Club was aware of the growing number of family artifacts that were showing up at community events. So they set up a temporary small pioneer museum and began to collect and sort these artifacts in an empty school building on Caroline St. Not long after, two members of the local Rotary came up with the idea of a pioneer village and other Rotarians agreed. They found a s

ite just off Brunel Road 33 acres very close to Huntsville's downtown and equipped with its very own beaver pond which was, and is, a pristine slice of natural Muskoka.

Factbook Friday: MHP display at Huntsville Public Library - displayed, January Lions Club (part 1 of 4)The Lions Club In...
06/05/2026

Factbook Friday: MHP display at Huntsville Public Library - displayed, January
Lions Club (part 1 of 4)
The Lions Club International is all about serving the community and improving lives! Their mission? To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding! Sure, they’re famous for sight conservation, but they also tackle other cool causes like diabetes awareness, hunger relief, and environmental issues. It’s all about service and volunteerism!

Did you know the Huntsville Lions Club has been around since 1941, beginning with 35 members, mostly local businessmen? They’ve sponsored tons of fun stuff over the years, like youth activities, sports, and scholarships. Plus, they’ve donated to many hospital auxiliary campaigns, the Huntsville Public Library, and even provide financial assistance to people in need of sight-related support! They also back the Bob Rumball Camp for Deaf, CNIB Lake Joseph Camp and Diabetes Society, Camp Huronda, and the Lion's Dialysis Camp, Dorset!

One of the best-known projects of the Huntsville Lions Club is Lions Lookout!

Throwback Thursday: Stories from the storeroom at Muskoka Heritage Place Woodland Pottery SherdsThe Woodland period in O...
06/04/2026

Throwback Thursday: Stories from the storeroom at Muskoka Heritage Place
Woodland Pottery Sherds
The Woodland period in Ontario started about 3000 years ago and lasted until the changes that resulted from European contact. One key characteristic of the Woodland period in archaeological investigations is the appearance of pottery. Pottery sherds such as these indicate a long-term settlement or base camp due to the fragile nature of ceramics. The one circled in the lower left was found in an archaeological dig along the shore of Georgian Bay.

⏳ A few spots still open! Looking for something fun next Friday? Time Travellers Camp at Muskoka Heritage Place is almos...
06/02/2026

⏳ A few spots still open! Looking for something fun next Friday? Time Travellers Camp at Muskoka Heritage Place is almost full! Step into the 1880s with hands-on STEM activities, crafts, and heritage skills. Register now:
https://ow.ly/iRFE50Z5IWN

MHP Mystery MondayCan you help us out? MHP has many photos with no information. We are hoping someone can identify this ...
06/01/2026

MHP Mystery Monday
Can you help us out? MHP has many photos with no information. We are hoping someone can identify this photo.
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Sponsorship SundayDid you know? The buildings at Muskoka Heritage Place are artifacts too, and you can sponsor artifacts...
05/31/2026

Sponsorship Sunday
Did you know? The buildings at Muskoka Heritage Place are artifacts too, and you can sponsor artifacts cared for by us! Each week, we feature an awesome artifact from our Adopt an Artifact program https://www.muskokaheritageplace.ca/programs-and-events/adopt-an-artifact/
Etwell School House - Stisted School Section #4
This rural school house was put together in 1895 by volunteer labor and just $75 worth of materials! It opened on January 1, 1896, when Miss Carrie Hall had a class of 20 students. They moved it from the school yard in Etwell to Muskoka Heritage Place's Pioneer Village in 1967.

It takes a village! As Museum Month comes to a close, we want to thank our small but mighty team of staff and volunteers...
05/30/2026

It takes a village! As Museum Month comes to a close, we want to thank our small but mighty team of staff and volunteers that make our site come to life!

4 in 5 Canadians agree that local museums are a place to learn about the history of a community. Join us in celebrating May is Museum Month and share how museums have shaped your understanding of local history recently below!
Ontario Museum Association

⏳ Travel back in time next Friday at Time Travellers Camp!Experience life in the 1880s at the Muskoka Museum, Pioneer Vi...
05/29/2026

⏳ Travel back in time next Friday at Time Travellers Camp!
Experience life in the 1880s at the Muskoka Museum, Pioneer Village, and Portage Flyer Train. Campers will enjoy STEM activities, crafts, heritage skills, and so much more!

Register today: https://ow.ly/RbE950Z5IMM

Factbook Friday: MHP display at Huntsville Public Library - displayed, April-May 2024Women's Institutes (part 4 of 4)The...
05/29/2026

Factbook Friday: MHP display at Huntsville Public Library - displayed, April-May 2024
Women's Institutes (part 4 of 4)
The Local Women's Institutes really helped out in the community. They’ve helped out with funding local community buildings and organized fundraisers and events to support local families and causes. Back in WW1, they even knitted and sent parcels to the soldiers in the 122nd battalion! Kudos to them for all their hard work!

Throwback Thursday: Stories from the storeroom at Muskoka Heritage Place LottoLotto, a precursor to Bingo, is a family f...
05/28/2026

Throwback Thursday: Stories from the storeroom at Muskoka Heritage Place
Lotto
Lotto, a precursor to Bingo, is a family friendly game where each player has a card with numbers and letters, and a leader will retrieve and call out letters and digits in hopes that one player can make a full row. This particular edition, manufactured by the McLoughlin Bros. company, was popular from its creation in the 1880's until the company was bought out in 1920 and ceased production. Let's hope that the Fisher family of Huntsville had fun with this one!

🛠️ Introducing our 2026 Heritage Workshop Series! Hands-on experiences led by skilled artisans, exploring traditional tr...
05/27/2026

🛠️ Introducing our 2026 Heritage Workshop Series! Hands-on experiences led by skilled artisans, exploring traditional trades and historic techniques.

From cyanotype photography (July 21) and printmaking (Aug. 20) — explore the lineup now:: https://ow.ly/Jeme50YRfaR

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