October 2020
Spirit Walks
Come to explore and hear the mysterious and fascinating stories of Wellington County and the House of Industry and Refuge by registering for Spirit Walks! How did staff and inmates of the House adapt and cope with multiple infectious illnesses and changing medical standards of their time. Find out, as participants are lead through multiple locations of the museum to hear the stories and gossip of our local past from costumed interpreters. This is a ticketed event with three showings…
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Cemetery Tours
It’s that time of the year where everyone loves hearing scary stories, but real history holds some of the scariest and unnerving stories. Join us as we take a trip through the real history of the House of Industry and Refuge and explore some of the more unsettling stories of inmates and staff that called this place home. This staff lead tour takes place outside on museum grounds and at the House Cemetery where over 100 inmates were laid to…
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Halloween Kids Craft Workshop
Admission by Donation. Limited tickets Registration required
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Pumpkin Walk
Show off your creative carvings one last time for all Hallows ‘eve! The Wellington County Museum and Archives welcomes you to drop off your jack-o-lanterns on November 1 from 9:30 – 6:00 pm to display them on the museum grounds.
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