Maidstone
Bicentennial
Museum
EVENTS
February 17 - 23
10 am - 4 pm
Greetings from the Past Exhibit
"GREETINGS FROM THE PAST"
February 17 - 23, 2019
10 am - 4 pm
Postcard and Greeting Card Exhibit
Circa 1907 - 1980's
Maidstone is pleased to launch a new exhibit of early postcards and greeting cards for
all occasions. See the changes through the years in textures, colours, subject matter
and social changes all through the mail. Different from today's social media.
Special thanks to Mr Wayne Bristow for donating hundreds of postcards and greeting cards.
Admission - Donation
February 17 - 23, 2019
10 am - 4 pm
Postcard and Greeting Card Exhibit
Circa 1907 - 1980's
Maidstone is pleased to launch a new exhibit of early postcards and greeting cards for
all occasions. See the changes through the years in textures, colours, subject matter
and social changes all through the mail. Different from today's social media.
Special thanks to Mr Wayne Bristow for donating hundreds of postcards and greeting cards.
Admission - Donation
March 9, 2019
5 pm
Maidstone Museum's Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
MAIDSTONE MUSEUM'S ANNUAL PASTA DINNER
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Doors open at 5:00 pm Dinner at 6:00 pm
at the Essex Legion
Featuring "The Hospice Wellness Band"
Silent Auction - Door Prizes - Live Pie Auction
Tickets - $20 in advance
Info call 519-819-5318
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Doors open at 5:00 pm Dinner at 6:00 pm
at the Essex Legion
Featuring "The Hospice Wellness Band"
Silent Auction - Door Prizes - Live Pie Auction
Tickets - $20 in advance
Info call 519-819-5318
September 27, 28, 29
10 am - 4 pm
Essex County in the War of 1812
Essex County in the War of 1812
Education Day - Friday, Sept 27, 2019
Public Days - Sept. 29 - 29, 2019
0pen 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Maidstone Museum will be partnering once again with Parks Canada Fort Malden to hold
it's 13th annual War of 1812 Encampment. This year the event will be taking place at Fort
Malden in Amherstburg. This will allow us to present a bigger event with more activities for
communities of Essex County.
Period Encampments, Suttler's row, Speakers, Period Puppet Show, Cooking Demonstrations,
Historic Weapons Demonstrations, Skirmishes, music, food and much, much more.
For more info or to register your school call 519-819-5318
Education Day - Friday, Sept 27, 2019
Public Days - Sept. 29 - 29, 2019
0pen 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Maidstone Museum will be partnering once again with Parks Canada Fort Malden to hold
it's 13th annual War of 1812 Encampment. This year the event will be taking place at Fort
Malden in Amherstburg. This will allow us to present a bigger event with more activities for
communities of Essex County.
Period Encampments, Suttler's row, Speakers, Period Puppet Show, Cooking Demonstrations,
Historic Weapons Demonstrations, Skirmishes, music, food and much, much more.
For more info or to register your school call 519-819-5318
May 25, 2019
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Things are Buzzing - Bee Day
Bee Day
Great Family Event
Guest Speaker - Bee Keeper Doug Patillo
* Learn about bees and how they make honey
*Learn how we can help the bees survive
*Make a beeswax candle to take home
*Learn about the Heritage Native Gardens at Maidstone Museum
*Plant a pot with seeds to start your own pollinator garden at home
*Children's Bee Activity & Info Booklet
*Story & Snack Time
Admission - $10 per child - Parents with children no charge
Please pre-register to guarantee your spot
Call - 519-819-5318
Great Family Event
Guest Speaker - Bee Keeper Doug Patillo
* Learn about bees and how they make honey
*Learn how we can help the bees survive
*Make a beeswax candle to take home
*Learn about the Heritage Native Gardens at Maidstone Museum
*Plant a pot with seeds to start your own pollinator garden at home
*Children's Bee Activity & Info Booklet
*Story & Snack Time
Admission - $10 per child - Parents with children no charge
Please pre-register to guarantee your spot
Call - 519-819-5318
June 16, 2019
Father's Day Lumberjack Breakfast
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Father's Day Lumberjack Breakfast Fundraiser
at Fort Malden Parks Canada Amherstburg
June 16, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Celebrate Father's Day with a BANG!
Treat someone special to a delicious Lumberjack Breakfast and a "hands-on Brown Bess
Musket firing.
Breakfast - $10
Children 12 and under - $5.00
Proceeds go to support of the "Essex County in War of 1812 Event" being held in September at Fort Malden
in partnership with Maidstone Museum.
at Fort Malden Parks Canada Amherstburg
June 16, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Celebrate Father's Day with a BANG!
Treat someone special to a delicious Lumberjack Breakfast and a "hands-on Brown Bess
Musket firing.
Breakfast - $10
Children 12 and under - $5.00
Proceeds go to support of the "Essex County in War of 1812 Event" being held in September at Fort Malden
in partnership with Maidstone Museum.
May 27,2019
10 am - 4 pm
Summer Student Job Opportunities
Maidstone and Area Historical is looking for 2 summer position at Maidstone Museum starting May 27, 2019. Jobs are for 9 weeks, 30 hours per week at $14 per hour. Resumes can be mailed to Maidstone Museum 1093 Puce Rd. RR# 3 Essex, Ontario N8M 2X7. Resumes must be received by May 20, 2017.Job Descriptions
Curator's Assistant
*Assist in archiving, and display work
*Assist in the research and implementing into Youth Programming
*Assist in Interpretive Tours
*Assist in events and fundraisers
*Assist in light maintenance such as dusting, vacuuming etc.
Horticultural/Landscape Interupative Guide
*Assist with watering, weeding and planting of Native Heritage gardens
*Assist in the creation of new border around existing garden
*Assist in improvements to existing gardens and new garden
*Assist in interruptive tours of gardens and grounds.
*Assist in events and fundraisers
*Assist in light maintenance in museum
Maidstone Bicentennial Museum
1093 Puce Rd. RR 3 Essex, ON N8M 2X7(519) 727-8811
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