Clarington Museums
62 Temperance St. L1C 3A8 Bowmanville, ON, Canada

#WhatsInThePost In a time before social media you had to send "selfies" by snail mail

Wow, thank you to everyone who voted in the Readers' Choice Awards! We're thrilled to be the winner in Clarington's Indoor Tourist Attraction category! Congratulations to all the winners! durhamregion.com | Metroland Media Group https://www.durhamregion.com/readerschoice-clarington

#WhatsInThePost Remembrance Day was first observed in 1919 and was originally called "Armistice Day." This commemorated the armistice agreement that ended the First World War.

Our famous Spirit Walk has gone virtual! Discover tales of hauntings and history, stories and spirits, ghosts and genealogy this Halloween! For more than 200 years, the people of Bowmanville have been building a repertoire of spooky local stories. The time has come to open the vault and share some of our tales of eerie and unexplained phenomenon... https://claringtonmuseums.com/2020//28/virtual-spirit-walk/

What time is it? Time to book your appointment to visit us! Come by for research assistance or for a self-directed tour of our exhibits and artifacts, including these pocket watches! Appointments are available Monday to Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For more information and to book, please visit our website: https://claringtonmuseums.com/schedule-your-visit/

Wow, the restorations of Waverley Place are certainly coming along! The renovation work will primarily focus on restoring the flat roof and front porch, with additional repairs being completed from the interior. The restoration work will not alter the layout or décor of the historic house; it will focus on structural improvements ensuring the integrity of the building is maintained. For more information, please see our website:... https://claringtonmuseums.com//owaverley-place-structural/ See more

Beautiful fall colours outside Waverley Place this morning! Happy October, everybody!

Clarington Museums & Archives in partnership with Clarington Public Library present Mr. Larry Bryan as he shares the stories of three Canadian Victoria Cross recipients, and talks about the importance of remembering the sacrifices and achievements of the men and women who served in Canada's military in times of war, military conflict and peace. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget https://youtu.be/w9jAf0Oel7k

#WhatsInThePost These sweet violets are used to represent affection and faithfulness. They are also the 50th wedding anniversary flower!

ANSWER: Phonograph Cylinder Record Thank you all for your guesses! This #MonthlyMystery is a Phonograph cylinder produced by Edison Records. These kinds of records were very popular the 1890s -1910s. How does it work? Similar to a disk record, these cylinders have an audio recording engraved on the exterior surface that can be played by needle on a mechanical cylinder phonograph. These records came in cylindrical boxes, we have attached a photo to show you the box for this p...articular record. The name of the song would also be stamped along the rim of the record. Due to the rise of popularity of disk records, cylinder records became a thing of the past, but still are a unique piece of history. --- Hey Facebook Friends! We are back this month with another #MonthlyMystey. Can you guess what this object is? It is black and hollow. It measures around 6 inches in length. And 2 inches in diameter. Let us know what you think it is in the comments below and we will reveal the answer in 24 hours! Good Luck!

Phuna and Phacts! #TBT to some items on sale 100 years ago, including 69c for a lb of chocolate! Access local newspapers from the comforts of home through our website and the digital newspaper collection: https://claringtonmuseums.com/exhibits-collections/

Make your Halloween spooktacular with the Boy at the Bridge, the Wolves in the Woods, and more tales from Bowmanville's haunted past! Discover tales of hauntings and history, stories and spirits, ghosts and genealogy with our interactive Virtual Spirit Walk! For more than 200 years, the people of Bowmanville have been building a repertoire of spooky local stories. The time has come to open the vault and share some of our tales of eerie and unexplained phenomenon... https://claringtonmuseums.com/2020//28/virtual-spirit-walk/

#WhatsInThePost Just a reminder from our postcard collection to enjoy the little small things.

Come by for research assistance or for a self-directed tour of our exhibits and artifacts, including this beautiful Underwood typewriter! (We do have an online form though, no need to use one of these!) Appointments are available Monday to Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For more information and to book, please visit our website: https://claringtonmuseums.com/schedule-your-visit/

Did you know that the Orono Fair used to hold a baby contest? Check out this Orono Weekly Times article from Sept 23, 1937! There were horse and cattle displays, a "keen racing program," live music, a bucksaw contest, and an evening dance (And congrats to Mrs WT Lake's child, the winning infant!) #ThisWeekInHistory #ThrowbackThursday #TBT Read the full edition in our Digital Newspaper collection! https://claringtonmuseums.com/exhibits-collections/

ANSWER: Phonograph Cylinder Record Thank you all for your guesses! This #MonthlyMystery is a Phonograph cylinder produced by Edison Records. These kinds of records were very popular the 1890s -1910s. How does it work? Similar to a disk record, these cylinders have an audio recording engraved on the exterior surface that can be played by needle on a mechanical cylinder phonograph. These records came in cylindrical boxes, we have attached a photo to show you the box for this p...articular record. The name of the song would also be stamped along the rim of the record. Due to the rise of popularity of disk records, cylinder records became a thing of the past, but still are a unique piece of history. --- Hey Facebook Friends! We are back this month with another #MonthlyMystey. Can you guess what this object is? It is black and hollow. It measures around 6 inches in length. And 2 inches in diameter. Let us know what you think it is in the comments below and we will reveal the answer in 24 hours! Good Luck!

Look who showed up at the Museum yesterday! The Terry Fox Run is this Sunday, Sept 20th. One Day, Your Way! #Clarington4Terry Run wherever you are! Around your neighbourhood, backyard, down the street, or around the block. You can register and raise funds as an individual, family, or a virtual team Visit their website for full info!... www.terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/clarington The Terry Fox Foundation | Terry Fox Run - Clarington

#WhatsInThePost Just a reminder from our postcard collection to enjoy the little small things.

#WhatsInThePost It is that time of year again, time to go back to school. Good luck to returning students on another year of learning!

We're pleased to re-open the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre to the public for pre-booked research appointments and self-directed tours of the Sarah Jane Williams exhibits as of Sept 14! Visit our website for more info and to schedule your visit: https://claringtonmuseums.com/

#WhatsInThePost It is that time of year again, time to go back to school. Good luck to returning students on another year of learning!

Beginning soon, Waverley Place will be undergoing structural restoration to ensure we are able to enjoy this beautiful space for decades to come. Work will be conducted on the flat roof, front porch, and other minor areas indoors. For more information, visit our website! http://ow.ly/Rq6b50BbFJL

#WhatsInThePost Today is international dog day! Here is a postcard from our collection the love between a little girl and her puppy dog friend! Give your dogs and extra hug today.

#WhatsInThePost Today is international dog day! Here is a postcard from our collection the love between a little girl and her puppy dog friend! Give your dogs and extra hug today.

Hi Facebook Friends! Any guesses as to what this funky device is? It is about 16 inches in length and is made of wood, ivory, and brass. Let us know that you think in the comments below. Good Luck!

#WhatsInThePost In spirit of that we are sharing a postcard of showing the Cream of Barley Tourist Camp, the predecessor of the Bowmanville Zoo. The Cream of Barley Tourist Park was the place to be during the summer season over the many years it was open.

#WhatsInThePost Today is International Friends Day! We thought you all might appreciate this postcard that honors friendships. #internationalfriendshipday2020

Can you guess what this #MonthlyMystery is? It is metal, flexible and handheld? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

#WhatsInThePost Summer is here and that means it is cottage season! Here is a postcard from our collection that shows a beautiful cottage scene; friends canoeing on a pond, blissful nature in the back ground, and a lovely summer day.

#WhatsInThePost Today we celebrate the birthday of Canada as a country. Did you know that before it was called Canada Day, July 1st was also known as Dominion Day? It signified the formation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867. We hope you all have a great Canada Day celebration!

Hi Facebook Friends! Any guesses as to what this #MonthlyMystery artifact? Here are a few hints, it is made out of ebony and has a screw on lid with a hole in the center. It is also 7 cm tall and 6.5 cm in diameter. We will be back with an answer in 24 hours Good Luck!

#WhatsInThePost Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!

#WhatsInThePost Did you know that historically June is the most popular month for weddings? We are looking forward to having weddings at our site in the future.

#WhatsInThePost I guess it was laundry day!