March Break Museum Bootcamp

March Break Bootcamp: March 14-17th, 10am-4pm

Looking for a fun way to spend March Break and earn some volunteer hours at the same time?

Join the team at Dundas Museum and Archives this March Break to see what goes on behind the scenes and learn the skills of a future museum professional! For students in grades 9-13.

Over four days, you’ll learn how to: read and write handwriting, safely handle artifacts, and conduct historical research. By the end of the week, you’ll earn 20 volunteer hours and create a unique project to be shared on our social media channels!

Spaces are limited, so sign up today at dundasmuseum.ca/bootcamp!

If you have any questions, please contact our Education & Events Coordinator, Anna Patterson, at anna@dundasmuseum.ca.

Black History Month: Willie Logan

As we revealed last week, the discovery of Nelson Able’s obituary gave us a new lead to follow in trying to solve another mystery. His obituary mentioned that he left his furniture to a Mrs. Logan, & we wanted to find out who she was. After deep diving into the records (our favourite activity), we believe we found her!

We think that the “Mrs. Logan” mentioned in the obituary is Mrs. Mary Ann Logan née Moore, wife of Alexander Logan. Mary Ann Logan was born in Winona, Township of Saltfleet, around 1843. We aren’t sure when Alexander & Mary Ann married & moved to Dundas, but we know their 1st daughter, Harriet Florence Annette Logan, was born here December 18th, 1874. Their 2nd daughter Mary was born April 21st, 1876, followed by 3 sons: William James, Ralph & George Egbert. Sadly, both Ralph & George passed away before the age of 3. Mrs. Mary Ann Logan tragically also passed away shortly after her sons on August 4th, 1885. She, Ralph, & George are believed to be buried together in Grove Cemetery. Mr. Alexander Logan, Harriett & William continued to live in Dundas until at least 1891, after which the latter two moved away & eventually married.

The most exciting part of this story is that it has helped us match a face to a name. Through some more sleuthing, we now believe the little boy sitting at the far right side of the second-tallest row in this photo is William, AKA ‘Willie’, Logan! This class picture from Dundas Central School is dated c.1889, making Willie around 9-10 years old. While there is a lot still to discover about the Logan family, we’re grateful to be able to uncover these connections & to put a name to a century-old face.

A sepia-toned class photo of girls & boys with neutral expressions sitting on the steps front steps of a brick building. 4 rows of students seated while their teacher leans against the railing, dressed in long skirts. The children’s clothes are period-appropriate, with lace-up boots, aprons & wide collars.
Willie Logan sits with one hand holding the other wrist, arms resting on his knees. His hair is neatly parted & he wears a buttoned-up jacket with a white collar underneath & shorts with long socks above his knees.

Elevator Service Restored

Elevator service between our atrium and galleries has been restored!

Thank you for your patience during these unexpected repairs.

CLOSED - Thursday, February 23rd

The Dundas Museum and Archives will be closed today, Thursday February 23rd, due to unsafe weather and road conditions. We are expecting to reopen for tomorrow, Friday February 24th. Stay safe and warm everyone!

Inside/Outside Family Day Festival Returns!

Join us at the Dundas Museum and Archives, as well as at the Dundas Driving Park, for the FREE Inside/Outside Festival!

Inside Outside Family Day Festival – February 20th

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Inside: Dundas Museum & Archives – 139 Park Street West, Dundas

Outside: Dundas Driving Park – 71 Cross Street, Dundas

Visit both locations to be entered to win 1 of 3 fantastic prize packs!

Join us for the return of this classic community winter festival with free activities for all ages!

Inside (Dundas Museum & Archives) will feature crafts, a scavenger hunt, and the new Valley of the Dolls Feature Exhibition. Kids can also play in a life-size cardboard doll house!

Outside (Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club) welcomes you to a skate at the Rotary Rink, paired with musical entertainment by Joan Ballantyne and Friends. There will be a Dundas Figure Skating Club demonstration at 11:30am and guests can test their skills at the Dundas Real McCoys/ Jr C Blues ‘Shoot the Puck’ event. Food will be available to purchase from local food trucks at the Driving Park and both venues will feature complimentary hot chocolate!

We hope to see you here, and there!