Are you passionate about diversity and inclusivity at a local level? Would you like to see multiculturalism better reflected at the Creston Museum? Or perhaps you have a difficult time connecting your heritage to the Museum’s current exhibits? Maybe you …
My new favourite artifact..
This stinkin’ cute treasure is none other than a Moustache Cup. Invented in the 1860s by British potter, Harvey Adams, the ledge on this teacup functions to prevent the meticulously waxed mustaches of the late 19th century from succumbing to …
An exciting new project!
Have you heard? We’re launching an exciting new project with a group of Grade 10 students from HomeLinks! This dynamic group of young people – 21 in all – will be creating an exhibit about the community today. We’re all …
Wloka This Way
Alright, folks. Here is installment #2 of “Alyson Visits Cool Places”! A few weeks ago, I began my day by touring around Wloka Farms Fruit Stand with amazingly-knowledgeable owner, Barb, at the helm. It was a bright and brisk morning, …
Need some gift ideas? A spun-around take on the holiday season.
No matter your background, there is generally some form of celebration towards the end of the year. Be it Christmas, or Solstice, there is almost always reason to celebrate and come together! Despite the mass commercialization starting around the 50’s …
Taking “Field” Research Literally: Alyson’s Visit to Root & Vine Acres
Sometimes you’ve just gotta take a morning away from the office. And last week I was lucky enough to visit Root & Vine Acres for a farm tour/sustainability chat/goat milking extravaganza 🙂 This amazing 10-acre-farm is owned and operated by …
Volunteers’ Dinner
It’s that time of year again! Tonight is our annual celebration to honour our wonderful volunteers. Without them, so many of the amazing things we do here at the Creston Museum truly wouldn’t be possible. Did you know that we …
Sustainable Agriculture
What is it anyway? To be honest, I didn’t really know what sustainability truly meant, or how I could contribute to it as a non-grower (of anything other than too many houseplants). I’m still figuring it out, but from what …
What’s in an outfit?
Hello everyone, and happy first day back at work after the long weekend! It’s Alyson again – your friendly Research Curator, and I am THRILLED to be sharing some exciting news with you today. Remember back in May when I …
10 Things I have learned about gardening this year (as a non-gardener.)
A couple of my friends have posted just recently on their social media being somewhere and noticing some leaves changing colour and falling already. Not much of a surprise, given the super extra odd year we have had, what with …