ASSINIBOIA - Five decades, that is a remarkable milestone for any person, place or space. The Assiniboia & District Historical Museum will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Aug. 24, with an open house that includes many activities.
Sally Svenson, Museum Coordinator affirms, “The anniversary celebration day will include music, starting around 2 p.m. Beverages and goodies will be available in the afternoon. Throughout the day there will be scavenger hunts and word puzzle hunts. Mini golf will also be another option, as this is the first year of this recreation venue’s operation.”
“An elevator replica, donated by Leanne and Rick, along with two machinery items donated by Walter will also be on display.”
Svenson said staff, volunteers, board members and summer students have been busy painting pieces outside to preserve them into the future. The group has also finished a photo board themed, “Road trip to Assiniboia Museum.”.
Aug. 25 will mark the last day for weekend opening at the museum as summer students will be heading back to high school or university.
But museum activity, won’t end on the 50th anniversary weekend as the Southern Cruisers Car Club has teamed up with the museum for the annual fall car show ‘n shine, complemented by a barbecue on Sept. 7.
Svenson also affirms that Sept. 22, the museum will be hosting cowboy poetry with special guest, Bryce Burnett.
“Sept. 30, Alex McPhee will have his maps including the Treaty 4 map, allowing for participant discussion,” adds Svenson.
The dedicated museum board and volunteers say donations can be made at any of these events to help with expenses incurred for hosting community events and overall operation of the museum each year.
Your community museum helps bring history to the present and supporting their anniversary event as well as other upcoming activity helps the dedicated board and volunteers know their efforts are worth it.
