PREECEVILLE — The Preeceville and District Heritage Museum opened its doors to the public on May 28.
The smell of freshly-made doughnuts greeted guests as they walked through the doors on the opening day.
The museum has made two new ground planters, and the plan is to plant poppies and morning glories. Poppies have been chosen because some pioneer women used them in their cooking, and in honour of veterans and the 100th year of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Projects this year include replacing the window in the kitchen, as it tends to open and close on its own in the wind. The museum will also hold its chili and homemade bread event. A Mainstreet BBQ is set for August.
"Our main baker has been experimenting with clay-oven cinnamon buns. The experiments were very tasty and you will certainly smell them all through the parking lot when they are baking," said chairperson Agnes Murrin.
"Artifacts that are new to the museum are many but some of them are a Second World War Air Force uniform worn by one of our previous residents, a Preeceville School jacket from the 1980s, a butter churn, milk bottles, vintage tins, wedding dresses, school yearbooks, cookbooks, a grain weigher, etc.
"Thanks to the community for generously donating. We are still working on the Preeceville Mushers Event display. Looking for any of the buttons, so remember the museum when doing your spring purging."
The old newspapers are still being sorted and boxed. The museum has made progress. The 1930’s to 1983 have been completed. Only about 40 more years to sort through, but it is important to the history of Preeceville and District.
People are invited to drop by and wander around. They will notice a lot of changes. The museum is only 20 years old, but it is a work in progress. Everyone is welcome.
