Post-pandemic there are over 9,000 workers and 18,400 volunteers working across the province in over 700 museums, galleries and heritage sites. How has a museum worker or volunteer impacted your visit?
Photo of Shea T. volunteering in the collection. She is just one of the many amazing volunteers at the museum!
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On this day in 1984 Carrie Adkin, left, and Kelly Moore, right, spent last Saturday afternoon walking around Strathroy advertising Colborne School's Family Fun Fair.
Published in the Strathroy Age Dispatch: Colborne sandwich boards
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What an amazing Paint Night last Friday with Cheri Loeb! Thank you to everyone that came out and we can't wait to see you again!
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APPLY NOW! Don't miss this awesome opportunity back at Museum Strathroy-Caradoc. Deadline May 19, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
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Museums, galleries, heritage sites and more, welcome students every day. We are fortunate to not only have students visit but be part of the exhibit! Don't miss your chance to see the amazing art from the SDCI Student Art Exhibition on until the end of the month.
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Today, and for the rest of the week, you will find a red dress hanging at the Museum, and you might be wondering why... May 5th is May 5 marks the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) in Canada. Also known as Red Dress Day. The day honours and brings awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people who have been subject to violence, gone missing, or been murdered.
The project was started in 2010 after Métis artist Jaime Black displayed her REDress Project installation at the University of Winnipeg. The installation included hundreds of empty red dresses to honour and symbolize the lives lost and the pain felt by the loved ones and survivors. The artist chose the colour red after speaking with an Indigenous friend who told her that it is the only colour spirits can see.
Awareness is part of the broader march toward reconciliation, and the visual reminder of these red dresses is an opportunity to remember and reflect.
May is Museum Month, an annual initiative led by the Ontario Museum Association that celebrates the contributions of Ontario’s more than 700 museums, along with 35,000 volunteers and 9,000 staff. It coincides with International Museum Day on May 18, organized by the International Council of Museums, which highlights the important role museums play in communities worldwide.
Now in its 26th year, May is Museum Month offers a valuable opportunity to remind elected officials, stakeholders, and the public that museums matter. This year’s theme focuses on the value of Ontario museums, and participants are encouraged to interpret it in ways that reflect their unique sites and organizations. As a flexible campaign, it invites creativity—whether showcasing museums as essential community spaces or emphasizing their broader cultural, economic, and social impact across Ontario.
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Archives A to Z: Y is for Yearbook
The Strathroy District Collegiate Institute Tempus Fugit Yearbook has been published since 1965. Yearbooks are more than just pages filled with photos—they’re a snapshot in time, highlighting the best moments for the year. From class trips to sports to the graduating class they give a glimpse into the day to day life of a student. This SDCI yearbook is from 1982 and had a numerous pages dedicated to the sports teams and athletes, honouring Al Campbell and Anne Thuss as athletes of the year. #ArchivesAtoZ @ArchivesOntario #MuseumSC
Archives A to Z: W is for Weddings
Wedding write-ups used to read like fashion editorials.
Teresa Mary Healy and John Joseph Coupland wed at All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Strathroy, in a ceremony officiated by the bride’s brother, Father Peter Joseph Healy, C.S.S.R.
The bride wore a white French brocade gown cut in elegant princess lines, paired with a soft silk illusion veil secured by a delicate pearl crown. Her bouquet stayed timeless and romantic: white roses and white carnations. Her maid of honor, Miss Marilyn Callaghan, wore a blue French organza gown with matching picture hat and satin shoes. She carried white Shasta daisies.
After a reception in the church hall, the newlyweds set off for a honeymoon through Niagara Falls, New York, and Montreal. For the journey, Teresa switched to a yellow two-piece cotton set— effortless, polished, and perfect for travel.
(Age Dispatch July 12, 1962 1998.19.62.28.27)
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Archives A to Z: V is for Volunteers
Last year alone, our volunteers contributed over 1,000 hours of their time, helping us bring events to life, share stories through social media, deliver engaging programs, and care for our collection behind the scenes.
Their passion keeps history accessible, vibrant, and connected to our community. We simply couldn’t do it without them.
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As we wait for the SDCI Art Exhibit in the main gallery, there’s something new to explore right now at Museum Strathroy-Caradoc.
Our lobby is now home to a brand-new permanent exhibit: “Discover Our Story.”
This interactive display lets you dive into the history of Strathroy-Caradoc through a dynamic map and timeline, highlighting the people, places, industries, and milestones that shaped our community.
Drop in, take a look, and connect with the stories that built where we are today.
Special thanks to:
Chippewa of the Thames First Nation’s Treaty Research Coordinator, Brandon Graham
University of Toronto, Faculty of Information, Museum Studies Students Brianna Davies, Mackenzie Glachan, and Vanessa Sebastião
