The Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives is a 1500 square foot exhibit space home to local history displays, the Scugog Sports Hall of Fame, and the permanent First Nations exhibit "Scugog's First Peoples: A Living History".
Scugog's First Peoples: A Living History
Our new permanent exhibit is designed to reflect the history, both past and present, of the First Nations peoples who have lived around Lake Scugog. The exhibit features hands-on materials, an audio station and other multi-sensory components to provide an interactive story that covers 10,000 years of archaeology, interactions between First Nations and Europeans, and the life of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island today. Funding for this exhibit was provided through a Museums Assistance Program grant from the federal government and a donation from the Baagwating Community Association of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations.
Scugog Shores Heritage Centre and Archives is also home to a rotating gallery which will include art shows and traveling exhibits from larger institutions such as the Royal Ontario Museum. Our upcoming schedule includes:
November 08, 2011 - February 26, 2012
Places of Power, Objects of Veneration and Tunit: The Palaeo-Eskimos
On loan from the Canadian Museum of Civilization, these two exhibits will look at the fascinating history of Canada's northernmost First Nations peoples. "Tunit: The Palaeo-Eskimos" looks at the 3,000 year old culture of the Tunit and how the survived in the harsh Arctic environment. "Places of Power" is a beautiful photographic exhibit on the inuksuit found throughout the sacred landscape of the north.
March 11, 2012 - May 18, 2012
The Doctor Will See You Now - Exhibit
A recent generous donation of artifacts from Port Perry Hospital joins the Museum's collection to provide a look at the early history of medicine in our community. Accompanied by a display about Medical Records on loan from the Archives of Ontario. Discover how far medical practice has changed in the last century.
Scugog Shores Heritage Centre & Archives
1655 Reach Street, Port Perry, Ontario L9L 1P2 * we are located inside the Scugog Arena
(905) 985-8698 x 103 • Fax: (905) 985-2697
