Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
3 Rosamond St E K0A 1A0 Almonte, ON, Canada

MVTM Weekly Spotlight: People of the Mills #1 As the months drag on and we continue to have our doors closed, we decided to instead bring the museum and exhibits to you. ... Each week going forward we will be putting into the spotlight the various mills, workers, and artifacts of the mills which all helped shape our regions history. Today we are starting with a spotlight previously used in our Portrait of a Mill Worker exhibit, that of Doug Collie.

For all you ladies who knit and you are running out of projects.

Almonte Hotel- photo by Gail Barr's mum-- all the links to 7 stories about the almonte hotel here.. https://lindaseccaspina.wordpress.com//a-piece-of-almonte/

Laying out the central mosaic in our new tile floor in the upstairs bathroom. It is all stone that Ben has saved from the trash during his years as a stonemason.... In this pattern there are pieces from the Rideau Lock System, the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Parliament Hill and Shawarma Palace in Ottawa. Rideau Canal Mississippi Valley Textile Museum Parliament Hill - Ottawa, Ontario Shawarma Palace

Call for Photos!

The Holidays are almost upon us, so let's support local! - https://mailchi.mp//the-holidays-are-almost-upon-us-so-let

Photo from Almonte.com

Covid Crafts Community Exhibit ! Check here for more information -> https://mailchi.mp/301bd3a44/covid-crafts-community-exhibit

Okay I just saw an ad for this robe... Im not interested but the picture in the bottom corner fascinated me??? How much marabou trim does she lose when she mows the lawn? Im still laughing..

Is there interest in participating in a series of online discussions via Zoom about local heritage? The format would be: "I remember when... " with a focus on one or two aspects of the community. For example one evening would be the Main Street, another on sports etc.

Celebrating the Staff of the MVTM https://mailchi.mp/e376ca/celebrating-the-staff-of-the-mvtm

This vintage photo shows the Mill Street of days gone by...a dirt street and not a car in sight! The people enjoying a stroll are certainly well dressed though,... aren't they? The beautiful Post Office, designed by Dominion Architect Thomas Fuller, is at the back of the photo. Mr. Fuller also designed the Center Block of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa.

Today the museum proudly received the Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Award (Resilient Historic Places) from the National Trust for Canada! Thank you museum supporters, in whichever capacity you help in, we couldn't have achieved this without you!

I've lived in Almonte for almost 23 years and this morning I was thinking of businesses that were here when I moved here. There was a bakery, Timmons Mens Clot...hing, Stedmans, The Lemon Tree, a craft supply store, the Red & White Grocery store, Mesmerelda's - feel free to add to the list, as a memory lane kind of tour. See more

July 19 1884Almonte Gazette

Celebrating the reception of the National Trust For Canada 2020 Ecclesiastical Insurance Cornerstone Award - Resilient Historic Places. 13 Nov 2020

National Trust Award reception

A message from our Executive Director: Dear Valued Museum Member, We are thinking of you and your family now so you can think of us later.... Our world, our country and our community are a little crazy right now so it’s appropriate we come together and think about the good things we have. The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is one of those good things, and we want you to know that your membership is being extended and you will continue to be a part of this Museum that we appreciate and cherish. This means you will continue to receive communication from the Museum and the ability to vote in the AGM scheduled for end of May. (Depending on the directives of the government). For those new and renewed members for 2020 we appreciate it and look forward to seeing you when things get back to normal. In keeping with the directives from the Province of Ontario, the Museum will remain closed until May 5, 2020. Unfortunately we had to cancel, an exhibit that was coming from Vancouver April 18 but can look forward to ‘In the Forest’, an exhibit by Kai Chan in July. (subject to the directives of the government). This exhibit will definitely be worth the wait. Even though we are closed right now we have our Museum to be grateful for. We have so much to look forward to with the rest of the exhibits in our 35th anniversary year, and don’t forget Fibrefest in the fall, as well as many events and workshops. Sure, ‘Soup for Thought’ has been postponed and moved to October 3 but at least we can look forward to enjoying some of the best chefs in the area with amazing, flavourful soups in the chill of the Fall. Being closed is not only a precaution to our visitors but to our volunteers, staff and our community. We continue to actively work on keeping our archives, artifacts and files current and accurate. We are busy preparing grants, budgeting, obtaining exciting exhibits and features for our future. We are looking forward to opening our doors to you as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have not joined us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and or Instagram), you will want to as online content is growing. In the meantime I want to thank you for your membership in the past, and I encourage you to continue supporting this treasure we have in Mississippi Mills. Thank you and stay safe. Michael Rikley-Lancaster Executive Director/Curator Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Remembering 2019 and Reflecting on 2020. 2020 will be remembered as a year that was at the least, unconventional. We have had to accept new ways of doing things. Sometimes that turns out to be even better than the old way. Having to find a new way is how we came to have a socially distanced, masked, Annual General Meeting, under a brilliant fall sky. With the former Rosamond residence on the hill behind us, we gathered on the lawn at The Glen, to recap yet another outstandi...ng year at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. Special thanks to new board member Jonathan Amodeo for his kind hospitality, and a warm welcome to Andy Williams and Sean MacKenzie who have joined us on the Board of Directors. Make sure to check the museum website for further information on the newest members of our team. And there is so much to be proud of. Michael had a comprehensive list of the museum's accomplishments: new artifact shelving and housing, an archival initiative to enable researchers to search our historical information and funding for a feasibility study. And apart from the ‘back of house’ success, we still offered a series of excellent and well received exhibitions. Both the auditor’s report and the financial report indicate that we are financially secure and fiscally responsible. Special thanks go to two of our prized volunteers: Barb Dickson for her ongoing and outstanding effort as managing our dedicated volunteers, and Roberta Murrant, our Fibrefest organizer. And as part of 2020 teaching us new ways of doing: Fibrefest 2020 was an online event and well received by both vendors and the public. So, another year has passed at the MVTM, with continued success. And another year, a different, challenging year, lies before us. I am sure that we are up for the challenge. Lizz Thrasher Chairperson, Board of Directors

Dr. Robert T. McKenzie and his best friend Dr. James Naismith, 1881. I am sure they had no idea how intertwined their lives would always be, and the world recog...nition they would both achieve. Two remarkable, Almonte born, Canadians to be remembered and revered. I would like to see a life size bronze statue just like this created and installed in the middle of Almonte. If any people deserve such an honour these two men do!

Celebrating our Curators over the Years - https://mailchi.mp//celebrating-our-curators-over-the-years

Due to recent spikes in Covid-19 in the Ottawa area, the North Lanark Historical Society has made the decision to move our 18 October Speaker event with Eleanor... Wright to an online only event. This is to ensure the continued safety of our speaker, staff, and volunteers, while continuing to provide you with access to our programming. We will be streaming the event through a Zoom Meeting, with a link to be provided to anyone who is interested in participating. The online event will still feature Eleanor speaking about her memories of growing up in Appleton, and will feature photos of Appleton Village past and present. If you have previously registered for the in-person event by email, you will automatically receive a link to the meeting when available. Otherwise please send me your preferred email address by Saturday, 17 October to receive the link. These are strange circumstances, but I am happy to address any questions or concerns that you may have either by phone or email. We hope to see you there!

A special artifact that Michael Dunn shared with me. This is a sketch of the Upper Slide Property #Almonte by famous Canadian architect (and Almonter), Andrew B...ell, who was the architect of the Rosamond Mill No. 1. The "upper slide" would be a timber slide for the lumber mill upriver (my thought) The river and train bridge buttresses are clearly discernible. The Young Bros Machine Shop (now the Barley Mow) and Wylie dam are clearly marked. The stamp, bottom left says Wylie Milling Company 1908 (or 1903?). This document is a bit of a mystery as it's a "Plan B" to an unknown document (even Michael Dunn doesn't have an answer!) The island in this sketch is currently part of Almonte's Riverwalk. Thanks Michael for allowing me to photograph. Anyone wanting more info on Andrew Bell, visit this link http://dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/node/1090 Downtown Almonte @MississippiValleyTextileMuseum #HeritageMatters

Scenes of this movie were shot at our museum.

Tune in to here at 2pm today for a live event from the Museum!

Good afternoon everyone! For those who don't know me, I am the interim Artifacts Manager aiding Michael at the museum. I just wanted to post a quick note on thi...s past Saturday's Soup for Thought Event We would just like to send out a quick thank you to everyone who came by this Saturday to pick up their soup and bowl: It was a joy to see so many faces and to see everyone in good spirits and health. While we had earlier asked how many people planned to come by the museum, we were still genuinely surprised by the show of support from the community: even more people came than we had expected! Again, it was a genuine pleasure to see everyone that came by on Saturday, and we are extremely thankful for those restaurants and volunteers who were able to help this year. We would not have been able to hold the event, such as it was, without everyone's support. We look forward to being able to hold a proper event next year, and to be able to sit down with everyone to share thoughts over good a bowl of soup. We would like to also extend a thank you to Mill Street Crepe Company, Equator Coffee Roasters, Tea and Cake, North Market Almonte, and Orchard View Mississippi for their generous donations of soup for the event. From all the staff at the Mississippi Valley Textile museum, thank you

We remember - https://mailchi.mp/43ff5ef1108d/we-remember

School in Almonte 100 years ago, give or take. This is Church Street School in the early 20th century, exact date unknown. It's now an apartment building.

crochet estremo...textile art , il mare di Vanessa Barragao https://www.vanessabarragao.com/html/homepage.html

3 years ago. Shortly after the BHC made their first appearance on the National News.

anyone have an idea of a date?

The Extended Early Bird Rate for #OMAConf2020 closes on October 5th! Members can save $100 at the Early Bird Rate! On Thursday November 26, our keynote speaker ...Robert R. Janes of Museums for Climate Justice will assess the role of museums in the combined threat of the climate crisis and the COVID Pandemic, examine the inertia that hinders the museum community as a force for good, and suggest ways that members of the museum community can activate their personal and organization agency. Register HERE: http://ow.ly/32rk50BGNqP Check out other engaging sessions here: http://ow.ly/A8zk50BGNqQ

Ágnes Herczeg, Lace Artwork www.agnesherczeg.com https://www.instagram.com/agnesherczeg_lace/

Photo from almonte.com Town Hallcpr Rail-- Look at the man walking on it!!

My latest work Wet and needle felted

Medical astrology, or Iatromathematics, is the idea that different parts of the body, diseases and drugs can be linked with the different natures of the sun, mo...on, planets, and astrological signs. It’s a study of the body that has been around for centuries, long before Lanark County settled by Europeans. An experienced medical astrologer can look at the star signs and tell their client about which areas of the body are most likely to cause them trouble. This small booklet was published by the Dodd’s Company, which sold a popular brand of Kidney Pills. While praising the skills of iatromathematics, it is clear that this booklet was used as a marketing pamphlet, rather than a tool for medical astrology. . . #pioneerdoctors #pioneerproviders #almonte #doctors #doctor #medicine #firstresponder #healthcare #museum #exhibit #localhistory #yourhistory #healthathome #museumfromhome #localmuseum #history #canadianhistory #almonte #mississippimills #appleton #regionalmuseum #nlrm #medicalpractice #instrument #medicalinstrument