Wellington Heritage Museum
Site: Wellington
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: VIQ2765 | Last Full Update: 14 Aug 2017 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | VIQ |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | Main Street, Wellington |
| Located In Community | Wellington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Wharf St and Main St |
| Mailing Address | c/o Wellington Heritage Museum/County of Prince Edward 332 Main St Picton, ON K0K 2T0 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible |
| Extra Transportation | no |
| Parking | Street Parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | The only surviving Quaker Meeting House in Prince Edward County has been the site of the museum since 1967. Displays of Quaker artifacts, pioneer implements, buttons and Victorian handicrafts. Dedicated to the preservation of the history of the village. Situated on Main Street, in Wellington's downtown section. The museum is home to the Crawford canning collection depicting the canning industry in Prince Edward County, the "Garden County." Included is machinery, documents, photographs and over 1000 original labels dating back to the late 1800's |
| Hours | Wed-Sun 9:30 am-4:30 pm Victoria Day-end of September (Also open for Pumpkinfest Day in Wellington) |
| Areas Served | Prince Edward County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | none required |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Admission by Donation |
| Service Categories | Museums |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-476-2148 ext 2526 |
| wellmuseum@pecounty.on.ca | |
| Website | www.thecounty.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Jennifer Lyons, Head Curator, County of Prince Edward; Phone: 613-476-2148 ext 2521; Email: jlyons@pecounty.on.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Jessica Chase, Assistant Curator; Phone: 613-476-2148 ext 2526; Email: jchase@pecounty.on.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1967 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Fundraising |
| Accreditation | No |