The Anderson Farm Museum is a municipally owned community museum, focusing on the history of the Town of Walden. Themes include the town of Creighton Mine, dairy farming, Finnish immigrants, and life in the first three decades of the 20th century. The museum is available for family and educational tours, bus tours and is handicap accessible.
Hours: daily Monday to Friday (May-September); by appointment (September - May).
Admission: Adults, $4; Children, $2
Centre
franco-ontarien de folklore
Founded in 1972 by Father Germain Lemieux, the Center franco-ontarien of folklore ensures the safeguard of the Franco-Ontarien oral tradition. During fifty years, Father Germain Lemieux searched throughout Ontario in order to collect elements which feature an impressive variety of historical articles, and the world's largest collection of Franco-Ontarien historical books,documents, songs, and tales.
Hours: Monday to Friday 10a.m. - 4p.m.
Admission: Free, donations appreciated
Built at the turn of the century, this pioneer log cabin is furnished as it was when lived in by the early settlers of Copper Cliff. Located at the corner of Balsam and Power Streets in Copper Cliff.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11a.m. - 4p.m. (June 1 - September 1).
Admission: Free
Housed in a log cabin, the museum's collection includes antique furniture, early hand tools, weapons and farm implements.
Hours: Monday to Friday 10a.m. - 4p.m.
Admission: Free, donations appreciated
Throughout the Museum House are a variety of displays that let visitors discover the importance of the railroad and the impact it had on the local lumber and mining industries. Prescott Park primarily showcases the 6077 "mountain-type" steam locomotive, nick-named "Bullet-Nosed Betty", a caboose, a rules instruction car and other railroad items. The local history of Capreol & Area is explored with photographs and stories - including the towns of Sellwood and Milnet and the School on Wheels. The museum also offers a selection of books, photographs, videos, T-shirts, pins and other items available in the Gift Shop .
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