Learn more about the history of capital punishment with Lorna Poplak. During this online presentation, the author will discuss the history of the death penalty in Canada, including the inconsistent application of the death sentence, the treatment of women, wrongful convictions, the difficult journey toward abolition, and the last two hangings at Toronto’s notorious Don […]
The museum is open special hours on Family Day for our annual open house! Drop in for interactive activities and refreshments, and visit the exhibits for FREE. This year, we will be hosting a winter carnival with games throughout the building. Step right up! All games and activities will be drop–in throughout the day, except […]
Celebrate the launch of local historian and author David Yates’ newest offering, Challenge and Change: The People and Events that Made Us, 1890-1914, co-hosted by the Huron County Historical Society. 2 p.m. – Presentation & Author Remarks in the Museum Theatre. FREE to attend. Book signing with the author will follow. Books for sale by cash […]
The Huron Gaol (jail) has been a landmark in the north corner of Goderich since construction began in 1839. Join the Museum’s Curator of Engagement and Dialogue who leads this Jane’s Walk event that will explore the history of this unique building and how the surrounding neighbourhood has changed in the last 185 years. Discussions […]
Admission is FREE at both the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol for International Museum Day! The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.” There will be […]
Admission is FREE at both the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol for International Museum Day! The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.” There will be […]
Drop-in to the Huron County Library’s Exeter Branch to speak with Huron County Archivist Michael Molnar. Michael will be on-hand to answer questions and provide information on the resources available through the Huron County Archives. Learn more about the archival collections, local history, genealogical research, the donation process and more! Drop in, no registration required.
Join us for a screening of Are You Proud?, a documentary that looks at the history and impact of the 2SLGBTQIA+ movement in the UK. It’s a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go. Huron County Museum, 110 North St., Goderich 7:00 p.m. Admission: Free Check out […]
The movie is PG-13 and the entry is free! Donations welcome. .
On July 5th, 1975 a crowd gathered at the Huron Historic Gaol to unveil the plaque announcing its official National Historic Site designation and to celebrate the gaol’s opening as a museum. Only a few years earlier, some of those attending had fought to save the building from demolition. Join us 50 years later to […]
✨ Live music + delicious food = perfect night out! ✨ Danceland will be playing an acoustic show this Friday at the Bayfield Bistro at the Ashwood Inn. 🎶 Expect a mix of our originals plus covers you don’t usually hear in Bayfield. Come hungry—the bistro serves up incredible Indian food! 🍛 Best part? No […]