WELLINGTON COUNTY – A baby was abandoned by the side of the road between Fergus and Orangeville in 1891. It was the scandal of the century in these parts and the public wouldn’t rest until the culprits were found and punished.
Wellington County Museum and Archives
Harriston Historical Society member releases book on local building history
HARRISTON – As the COVID-19 pandemic brought many organizations to a halt, the Harriston…
Wellington County remembers the fallen at annual service in Aboyne
ABOYNE – Soldiers from Wellington County who made the ultimate sacrifice for their county in wartime were recognized at a ceremony here on Nov. 5.
County set to host remembrance ceremony on Nov. 5
Tribute to the fallen – Over 500 memorial poppy markers have been installed on the lawn of the…
County museum held Pumpkin Walk on Nov. 1
Pumpkins – The Wellington County Museum and Archives held its annual Pumpkin Walk on Nov. 1.…
Wellington County Museum and Archives unveils new virtual Remembrance Day exhibits
ABOYNE - The Wellington County Museum and Archives is unveiling new digital content this Remembrance Day.
Susan Strachan Johnson presents Equimanity
ABOYNE – Local artist Susan Strachan Johnson responds to the art of Leonardo da Vinci, George…
Wellington County to reopen museum and archives next week
ABOYNE - The building, closed by the county on March 15 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume regular business hours on July 13.
Museum seeks items documenting experiences in county during pandemic
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is asking residents to submit records that document their personal experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Upcoming events for Elora and Salem Horticultural Society
ELORA – The Elora and Salem Horticultural Society has some events planned in the next few…
Public meeting identifies possible cultural heritage landscapes in Centre Wellington
ABOYNE – Centre Wellington is one step closer in identifying cultural heritage landscapes within…
Gallery Concert Series returns Feb. 9
ABOYNE – The Gallery Concert Series at the Wellington County Museum returns on Feb. 9 at 2pm,…
Stick to it! Eric Huber’s Cane Collection coming to Wellington County museum
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives’ newest exhibit is Stick to it! Eric Huber’s Cane Collection.
New exhibit looks at the Canadian landscape “From Plein Air to Studio”
A breath of plein air – Scott Abbott of Guelph with his oil painting Milligan Island, at the…
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra performing at Wellington County Museum
ABOYNE - A major concert will take place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Jan. 26 at 2pm, when members of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra (KWSO) will present a Chamber Music Concert.