Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives
13 Burke Street L9M 1C1 Penetanguishene, ON, Canada

Today is the day we announce the winner of our Meet the Spirits Driving Scavenger Hunt event which we ran for the past four weekends. After randomly drawing a team name, congratulations go out to the team named Barely There! In total 88 teams and 250 people participated in this free event. The staff and volunteers of the museum are so pleased we were able to provide this bit of entertainment to so many enthusiastic people. All the pictures and videos you submitted were truly amazing. Many of you have requested we do something similar in the future. We have listened and are planning a new hunt for the new year. #penetanguishene #scavengerhunt #meetthespirits #penetang

The Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives' Meet the Spirits of Penetanguishene 2020 tour takes you to various spots in Penetanguishene to learn about the history of the past. In this video we take you to the Beck Home at 83 Fox Street to learn from Beck family groundskeeper spirit about life of the Lumber Baron and his untimely death in 1915. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1-LX0Feq7w

Thank you to everyone who entered our Virtual Hallowe'en Costume Contest. All of your costumes were spectacular and we appreciate your enthusiasm. We have randomly drawn three names and the following families are the winners: Ashleigh Dunham, Sarah Marie, Shanny Delisle. Congratulations! You may pick up your prizes at the museum anytime between Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (closed between 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.)

Happy Hallowe'en everyone! Don't forget you have until 8 p.m. today to submit your costume photo to be eligible for 1 of 3 randomly drawn prizes. You may post in the comments below, or tag us on facebook, instagram or twitter. Winners will be announced on November 2nd. Be safe and have fun tonight!

So today begins our 4th and final weekend for our Meet the Spirits Driving Scavenger Hunt. Remember it is as simple as downloading the app ActionBound on either your phone or tablet, and off you go! Hint: If it is really bright outside or maybe a bit drizzly, simply scan the qr code at the site and watch the video and do the quizzes back in your car. Also remember to access the available map. Thank you to over the 200 people that have already done it! Your feedback has been amazing, and we are so happy we were able to provide the community with this opportunity for a few hours of entertainment. If you are still needing a little motivation to get up and get going, here is a picture of the randomly drawn prize you will become eligible to win by completing your bound!

New Hours of Operations at the Museum! We are now open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed between 12:30-1). All other COVID precautions are still in effect. See the museum's website for more details https://www.penetanguishene.ca//disco/About-the-Museum.asp

We would love to have you visit and maybe listen to a first hand story or two! Thank you Barrie 360.

Now that our Meet the Spirits event is over, we have decided to release the fun little videos for all to see. Head over to our Youtube page to view these videos. We will release one video each day (Monday to Friday) until the end of the month. In today's video we start at the museum with a visit from the "spirit" of Mary Beck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7bbNKn8TYk We would like to thank all of our volunteers that helped in the making of these videos.

Wednesday October 28, 1891 marked the anniversary of the passing of Penetanguishene's second postmaster, William Basil Hamilton. He was born in Scotland in the year 1812. Prior to becoming postmaster, he had lived his life as a fur trader. In 1858 he relocated to Collingwood to assume the role of Collingwood's first mayor. He died at the age of 79 from "old age, heart failure and a couple of hernias". He is buried in Collingwood. Photo of Post Office courtesy of Rene Hackstetter collection.

On October 18, 1869 Simcoe County passed By-Law No. 111, "Respecting the preservation of public morals in the County of Simcoe" - no shopping, work, liquor-selling, sports, hunting, fishing, dancing or profane music on Sunday and no swearing at any time". Given the chaotic and stressful times we are currently living in worldwide, would you support the withdrawal of any of these activities on Sundays? Or are Sundays now just another day of the week?

It is Friday again, and so that means that today begins week #3 for the museum's Meet the Spirits Driving Scavenger Hunt. Remember it is as simple as downloading the app ActionBound on either your phone or tablet, and off you go! Hint: If it is really bright outside or maybe a bit drizzly, simply scan the qr code at the site and watch the video and do the quizzes back in your car. Here are some participants comments from week #2: Lots of fun and history We loved it!!!! ...Please do more of these! Take a coffee with you and go have some fun! #heartofgeorgianbay #penetanguishene #scavengerhunt

Here is a great Culture Conference to take part in. Only $25 for 8 sessions!

Are you a French Canadian person with a traditional family Christmas recipe, that you would be proud to share with the community? If so, then the museum would love to speak with you! We are planning a video series that will appear on our facebook page during the weeks of late November and early December highlighting the stories behind the recipe and a view of the finished product. If interested, please call 705-549-2150, email [email protected] or comment below.

Last tour of Rotary Champlain Wendat Park today for the season. Thank you to everyone that took part in our walking tours this year. We hope to bring them back in 2021! #penetanguishene #penetang #walkingtour #heartofgeorgianbay #tourismsimcoecounty

Today begins week #2 of our Meet the Spirits of Penetanguishene Driving Scavenger Hunt and continues through Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Simply download the app ActionBound on your phone or tablet, and be "spirited" away on an adventure that will take you to meet Penetanguishene people of the ghostly past. Correct answers on quizzes will allow you to "pass on" to the next destination and spirit. Your start point is the front verandah of the... Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives. Download the app at home prior to leaving the house; no need for data or wifi. This event is completely FREE! HERE ARE SOME REVIEWS FROM LAST WEEK'S PARTICIPANTS: This was a lot of fun, and hope to see more activities like this! Epic!! Loved it! Did it with my toddler and she enjoyed herself. It was sooo much fun! #penetang #scavengerhunt

What a fun contest from our friends at the Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village. It's never too late to get inspired by the Group of Seven and try and draw your own creation.