Broadview Historical Museum facts for kids
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| Established | July 15, 1972 |
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| Location | 10 North Avenue, Broadview, Saskatchewan S0G 0K0 |
| Type | local history, First Nations, settlers, agriculture |
| Historian | Exhibits Research & Development Ken Bell |
The Broadview Historical Museum in Broadview, Saskatchewan, Canada, is a really cool place to learn about history! It's known as one of the biggest small-town museums on the Canadian prairies. This museum first opened its doors on July 15, 1972.
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What You Can See at the Museum
The Broadview Historical Museum has many interesting things to explore. You can step back in time and see how people lived long ago.
Some of the main attractions include:
- A Highland One Room Schoolhouse, which shows what schools were like in the past.
- A 1913 Canadian Pacific Railway Caboose, a special train car.
- A rebuilt sod house, like the homes early settlers made from grass and dirt.
- The Delorme family's one-room log cabin.
- Many items and stories from the Cree people and early settlers.
- War items, including the famous goat, Sergeant Bill.
The museum also has old photos and documents. These tell stories about farming, military history, and the heritage of both settlers and the Cree people. You can even find information to help with family history projects.
The Delorme Log Cabin
The Delorme House is a small log cabin, about 12 by 16 feet in size. Imagine a family of five living in this one room in the early 1900s! It shows how simple life was for many families back then.
Sergeant Bill: The Famous Goat
One of the most famous parts of the museum's collection is the story of Sergeant Bill. During World War I, a group of Canadian soldiers, the 5th Battalion, CEF, adopted a goat from Broadview as their special mascot. This brave goat traveled with them all the way to France and then safely back home!
Museum Memberships
The Broadview Historical Museum is part of important groups. It is a member of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan. It also belongs to the Canadian Museum Association. These groups help museums share knowledge and work together.
