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A painting of a mill in winter by late Uxbridge artist Rose Schul.

See page 9 for more details.

October 2016

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Current Exhibitions

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Upcoming Events

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New Acquisitions

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Volunteer Opportunities

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News
Celebration Garden
Uxbridge Historical Centre is beyond thrilled to have been chosen as a winner of a special Celebration Garden for
Canadas 150th birthday in 2017. The Centre has received 1000 red and white tulips to plant in a garden on site, generously donated from Veseys Bulbs Ltd. Only 150 applications were chosen to win a Celebration Garden from across
all of Canada, and we feel very honoured to be one of them.
A special planting ceremony has been arranged for Saturday, October 15th from 10-12pm. Everyone is invited to
come to the Centre and help plant bulbs in the celebration garden.

High School Program

On September 14th, Centre staff hosted 28 students from Mr. Amentas Grade 12 Canadian History class at Uxbridge
Secondary School for a brand new education program. The students came to the museum for the full school day and
had the unique opportunity to learn about the behind-the-scenes of the museum, everything from the budget and
costs of running the museum, to the rarely-seen artifact storage rooms. Museum staff also visited the students classroom on September 29th to deliver a lesson on creating exhibits. Everything the students have learned will culminate
in a special presentation, held at the Centre on October 5th, where the students will showcase special exhibits they
have created using artifacts from the Centres collection. Everyone is invited to view the finished exhibits on Wednesday, October 5th from 6-8pm.
We are happy to have had the opportunity to work with Mr. Amentas class and are looking forward to seeing their
finished exhibits on October 5th.

Current Exhibits at the Centre

An Uxbridge Story in Stone - Stone Sculpture Sesquicentennial
Project
This season the Historical Centre is pleased to host an Artist-in-Residence. Local sculptor Fly Freeman has been on site several days a week carving a new
piece of public art celebrating Uxbridges history. Fly and Stuart Blower have also been running stone carving workshops, open to the public, every Thursday at
6:30pm.
The Historical Centre is honoured to be hosting Fly Freeman and this project.
We hope you will visit the Historical Centre to see Flys progress and watch this
wonderful tribute to Uxbridges heritage unfold.
Fly will be working on the sculpture until the end of October, dependent on good
weather and warmer temperatures.

Upcoming Events
A Night at the Museum: An Interactive Student Exhibit by
USS students
Wednesday, October 5th, 6-8pm
Gr.12 history students from Uxbridge Secondary School will present an original
temporary exhibit they have created at the Uxbridge Historical Centre. Students
will bring to life the local history of Uxbridge and the surrounding area with interactive displays and historical artifacts. Light refreshments will be provided.
They will be accepting donations at the door for those who wish to contribute.
All proceeds will go directly to the Uxbridge Historical Centre to support education initiatives, preservation and programming.
We would love it if you could join us!
Contact Information:
Uxbridge Secondary School Contact: Dan Amenta staff advisor daniel.amenta@ddsb.ca

150th Celebration Garden Planting Ceremony

Saturday, October 15th, 10am-12pm
Uxbridge Historical Centre is the lucky recipient of one of 150 150 th Celebration Gardens being distributed across Canada by the Canada Garden Council in collaboration with Veseys Bulbs of PEI in celebration of Canadas sesquicentennial in 2017. Containing 1000 tulip bulbs, the international symbol
of friendship and an enduring symbol of our national ethos of kindness and
hospitality, the 150th Celebration Garden is a terrific way to say Happy Birthday to our Home and Native Land.
Staff at the Historical Centre are thrilled to have received one of these Gardens as we understand that the Canada Garden Council, the organization behind the 150th Celebration Garden program, received more than 400 applications. The garden, consisting of 500 red and 500 white tulip bulbs, generously
donated by Veseys Bulbs of PEI, will be planted on Saturday, October 15 th
from 10am to 12 noon on the grounds of Uxbridge Historical Centre in a new
garden bed. Please bring your gardening gloves and come to plant some
bulbs!
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Upcoming Events
Fright at the Museum!
Halloween Haunted Village and Scavenger Hunt
Friday, October 21st, 6-9pm
This will be the fourth annual kid-friendly Halloween haunted village at the
Uxbridge Museum. Experience thrills in the haunted museum village, solve
the scavenger hunt mystery, play carnival games, and more! Some scary content. Similar to a haunted house or walk, but interactive. Bring a flashlight.
This event will proceed in rain or "moonlight." $2 admission (kids under 5
free). At Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession 6, Uxbridge, ON. 905852-5854. www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com/fright

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New Acquisitions to the Centre

The Centre has recently received a donation of paintings created in the 1950s by the late Uxbridge artist Rose
Schul (1929-2013). Featured below are close-ups of three of the four paintings, which were donated in elaborate original frames.

Volunteer Opportunities
Do You Enjoy Gardening?
The Historical Centres beautiful heritage gardens with beds of perennials,
annuals, herbs, and shrubs are lovingly managed and maintained by a
small group of dedicated volunteers. We are currently looking for volunteers with gardening experience who would be interested in becoming part
of a succession plan to take over managing the gardens.
For more information, please contact the Historical Centre at 905-8525854 or museum@town.uxbridge.on.ca. Help to preserve your local com-

Volunteer for Fright at the Museum!

Do you love Halloween? Uxbridge Historical Centre is looking for volunteers
to help with the 4th annual Fright at the Museum! Halloween Haunted
Village and Scavenger Hunt happening on Friday, October 21st. Last years
family-friendly event saw over 400 visitors go through the haunted museum
village in an evening! This event cannot be done without the generous help
of volunteers, and we are looking for help in many areas. We are looking for
both adults and teen volunteers. Teen volunteers must be in a minimum of
Grade 8, and need to be mature, responsible and able to follow directions.
Please contact Rachel at the Museum, 905-852-5854, or
museum@town.uxbridge.on.ca to let us know you are interested in
volunteering.

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Enjoy Great Benefits as a Member

Your membership and donations help maintain and improve the Uxbridge Historical Centre keeping our heritage
alive for present and future generations. Your support allows us to preserve and enrich the collection, bring in
interesting guest speakers, and hold special events such as Heritage Days.
Your annual membership provides benefits such as:

Direct financial support to Uxbridge Historical Centre

Free guided tours of the Museum site

10% discount in the Kydd House gift shop

10% discount for use of Historical Centre grounds for private functions

Reduced rates for workshops, special events and use of Historical Centre Archives

Newsletters

Invitations to members-only events (such as exhibit openings)

Advance notice of upcoming events

Enjoyable Historical Society and Museum public meetings and events

You can download a membership form from the Society website at http://uxbridgescotthistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/
uploads/2016/05/Uxbridge-Historical-Society-Membership-form-final-2015.pdf

Uxbridge Historical Centre

(Uxbridge-Scott Museum & Archives)
7239 Concession Road 6, Uxbridge, ON (905) 852-5854 museum@town.uxbridge.on.ca
www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com

Uxbridge-Scott Historical Society

board@uxbridgescotthistoricalsociety.ca
www.uxbridgescotthistoricalsociety.ca

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