Halton Region Museum facts for kids
The Halton Region Museum used to be a special place that collected and shared stories about the past. It was owned by the Halton Region, which is a large area in Ontario, Canada. Today, it's called Halton Region Heritage Services. Its main job is to protect and share the history and culture of Halton Region. This includes old objects, traditions, and knowledge about the area's nature and history.
Halton Region Heritage Services is based at Kelso Conservation Area in Milton, Ontario, Canada. They offer different kinds of exhibits and fun programs throughout the year. Sometimes these are at their main location, and sometimes they travel to other places. They also work with other museums, archives (places that keep old documents), and history groups to help everyone learn about Halton's amazing heritage.
The Story of Halton's Heritage
The museum first opened its doors in 1962. Back then, it was called the Halton County Museum. It was built on a big farm property that was 125 years old! This land, about 200 acres, once belonged to a Scottish settler named Adam Alexander. The Halton Region Conservation Authority bought the property in 1961 to create the museum.
In 1974, something big happened. A new government group called the Regional Municipality of Halton was formed. This new region took over the responsibility for the museum. Later, in 1998, the Halton Museum Foundation was created to help support the museum's work.
In 2014, the leaders of Halton Region decided on a new plan for the Museum. This plan changed the museum into what is now called Heritage Services. Instead of just being a place with exhibits, it became a service that helps all heritage groups and organizations in the region. It also takes care of all the historical items owned by the Halton Region.
At the end of 2016, the Halton Region Museum site at Kelso Conservation Area closed its doors to the public. While you can't visit it like a regular museum anymore, the building is still very busy! It's used for staff offices, workshops, and as a safe place to store and research the region's historical collections. If you need to do research, you can still make an appointment to visit.
