An exhibition on the Norfolk County artist W.E. Cantelon and the stories behind his work.
Thomas Jefferson Mulkins purchased the property, Town lot 2, in 1842 and by 1848 he had built the Georgian style home for himself, his wife and his eight children.
Step back in time and walk through the Eva Brook Donly Museum as we celebrate a Victorian Christmas.
Victorians required ritual and etiquette for all occasions, this included death and mourning. Learn why funerals were held in their homes and why it was called a “wake.”
Victorians led the tradition of the Afternoon Tea, a relatively recent past time developed in the latter half of the nineteenth century. Explore the culture of sipping tea, socializing with friends, and enjoying light refreshments.
The upstairs gallery space showcased Eva Brook Donly’s art. A native of Simcoe and a famous artist, the space was used to show visitors the history and the legacy Eva Brook Donly left to the town of Simcoe as well as showcasing her artwork.
This mini exhibit highlighted schools in Norfolk County at the turn of the 19th century. A display of William Edgar Cantelon paintings depicting schools from the early 1800’s were displayed along the main gallery wall.