Mattawa Museum 2020
285 First St P0H 1V0 Mattawa, ON, Canada

a wonderful local artist - Clermont Duval

Before online shopping, Eaton's distributed holiday catalogues for almost a century, advertising their products to prospective consumers. Check out popular toys and games of the past in this 1897 issue! #TBT #ToyThursday

The image is courtesy of Presque Isle Historical Society. I believe it is in Presque Isle, Maine. The description is: Prior to 1931, before Route 1 between Houlton and Presque Isle was plowed during the winters, children would hop on horse-drawn school buses, which included benches and a wood stove. Main Street in Presque Isle during those days was rolled instead of plowed, making these buses the ultimate ways for children to arrive at school on time.

Here's a vintage metal shopping list.

First of all, we want to thank all of you who have been so supportive during our Reset Season. While we don't know where the spring will find us, we will be preparing for a 'live and in person' season. In the meantime, please continue to stay safe and to support each other and our local businesses! #MattawaStrong!

Museums for Me is a project engaging Canadians on why museums matter. We would love your input. Fill out the brief survey at www.museumsforme.ca.

another project by one of our talented team members!

Sometimes it's good to know where you stand ...

The Nazis nicknamed these female Soviet pilots the Nachthexen, or the "Night Witches," because the sound their planes made reminded them of a sweeping broom. An...d that noise was the only warning the Germans had before the pilots dropped bombs on them. "The planes were too small to show up on radar," an expert explained. "They never used radios, so radio locators couldn't pick them up either. They were basically ghosts." Completing 30,000 bombing raids over four years, the Night Witches were so successful that the Germans were convinced they'd been given injections that allowed them to see in the dark. Discover their incredible true story: http://bit.ly/2UHymZF

And this is what Curator's love ... solving puzzles ... how amazing to find those letters! Anyone with family in Orillia area?

#CanadaRemembers-Lieutenant Molly Lamb (Bobak) was the first Canadian woman to be named an official war artist. She produced some powerful paintings during the ...Second World War. http://ow.ly/bCQQ50BMmoe Artists have been using their talents to capture the experiences of Canadians during times of conflict since the First World War. Molly Lamb (Bobak) created many beautiful canvases depicting the efforts of women in uniform, as well as other subjects both in Canada and overseas. Pictured is one of her best-known works Private Roy, CWAC which was done in 1946. Image: Canadian War Musuem See more

Spot the difference! Answer: We picked up some pine needles from the path today since it was so nice out!

The decade is... 1960!

It's Women's History Month! #BecauseOfYou "celebrates women and girls in Canada who have made, and continue to make, a lasting impact on our country." Who are some notable women to you? For more information on women's history you can visit https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/commemoration/woi-fic/index-en.html and https://cfc-swc.gc.ca//whm-mhf/timeline-chronologie-en.html.

Spot the difference! Answer: We picked up some pine needles from the path today since it was so nice out!

This is Main Street in Mattawa, but can you guess the decade? Let us know what you think in the comments below. We will reveal the answer on Monday! #flashbackfriday

Today is Orange Shirt Day. Here is a background of the days significance. You can also find more at https://www.orangeshirtday.org/resources--supplies.html. "Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake in the spring of 2013. It grew out of Phyllis’s account of losing her shiny new orange shirt on her first day of school at the Mission, and it has become an opportunity to keep the discussion on all aspec...ts of residential schools happening annually. The date was chosen because children are back in school and teachers have time to plan, and because it is an opportunity to set the stage for anti-racism and anti-bullying policies for the year. Orange Shirt Day is also an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and community agencies to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come." The Orange Shirt Society. (n.d.). Resources and Ideas: Information to assist with understanding and planning Orange Shirt Day. Retrieved September 30, 2020, from https://www.orangeshirtday.org/resources--supplies.html.

The item this week was a rolling cookie cutter from the 1970s! This item is in our collection and on display in our vintage household items exhibit. Have you ever used one? #artifactoftheweek

Check out our new blog post! http://mattawamuseum.ca//behind-the-scenes-by-alex-guscot/

What is this? Let us know what you think in the comments and ask your family and friends what they think it is. The answer will be revealed on Wednesday... #artifactoftheweek

The item this week was a hay knife! The design for this style of hay knife was patented in 1871 by George Weymouth. Hay knifes are used cutting off sections at the end of a bale of hay. You can find this hay knife and other farm equipment in our farm exhibit on the 2nd floor.... You can watch this video to see how one is used. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5ohuGQdb0E

The item this week was an electrical toaster! Did you know that the first electrical toaster was invented in 1893 by Alan MacMasters? You can find this toaster in our kitchen exhibit on the 2nd floor.... Find out more by checking out this link. https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-your-toaster-4076981.