The County Museums

Summer Open Hours are here! Come on in to all five sites today, open from 10am-4pm! Pictured here is our wonderful volunteer Karen, ready to guide you through the House ( in costume!). If you want an immersive, guided experience, Fridays from 10-1 are a great time to stop by Macaulay House! PS. We are “cooking up” something fun for the second Saturday of the month this summer at Macaulay House… stay tuned for more details! ……………… Summer Open Hours: Ameliasburgh Heritage Village: Wed-Sun, 10-4 Macaulay Heritage Park: Wed-Sun, 10-4 Wellington Heritage Museum: Wed-Sun, 10-4 Mariners Park Museum: Fri - Sun 10-4 Rose House Museum: Fri-Sun 10-4 #thecountymuseums #princeedwardcounty #visitthecounty

We 💛 our Summer Students! As we open up for the summer season, we are thrilled to welcome Laura, Margaret and Mya to the team! Our Summer Students are core parts of our museum system, and thanks to them we are able to open our seasonal sites, move artifacts, provide kids programming, revamp visitor experience, organize even the scariest of storage closets, and SO. MUCH. MORE. All during a very busy time of year. We are happy they are here. If you see one of our Summer Students please say hello! ☀️ #princeedwardcounty #thecountymuseums

A snapshot of a day in the life: today we hosted a training for students and volunteers who will be animating Macaulay House this summer (and in some cases, and beyond!). Pictured here we are discussing the significance of the story of Charlotte Le Vesconte, who was Reverend Macaulay’s second wife. Charlotte was 37 when she married Reverend Macaulay in 1853. With her came several changes and updates to the House, influencing how our visitors now experience this historic time capsule! Come and see (and hear about) Charlotte’s influence at Macaulay House, open Wednesday through Sunday, from 10am-4pm at 35 Church Street, Picton. #princeedwardcounty #picton #macaulayhouse

⚡️POP UP EXHIBITION at the MRKT⚡️ ✨DISCOVER✨ @thecountymuseums The County Museums have plenty of irons in the fire! Stop by their booth to see a selection of hefty 19th century irons and other wrinkle-busting accessories. There was truly an iron for every occasion! ⚡️Sponsored by @thestudiopec 😊EXPECT A GATHERING😊 makers artists indie dyers farmers art installations vintage collectors community guilds live music local eats +PLENTY MORE TO EXPLORE 🌳🎪DETAILS🎪🌳 Gather in the County A Modern Textile Market Saturday June 13th, 2026 10am-4pm Crystal Palace 375 Picton Main St. Picton, On Free Parking $5 at Door (12+ under Free) #handmade #textileart #fibrefestival #handmademarket #vintag

History comes to life this weekend at Ameliasburgh Heritage Village with the Gathering of Friends Rendezvous! 📣Important note for residents and visitors! On Saturday, May 16th members of the public may hear noises associated with canon fire! John Bradshaw will be bringing his canon on site near the Welcome Building. The canon will sound at 12pm, then every 20 minutes until final fire at 1pm! If you want to catch the action, assemble near the entrance of the Heritage Village circle driveway. This weekend will be a “blast”! 🏕️ The Gathering of Friends Rendezvous takes place at Ameliasburgh Heritage Village from Friday May 15 - Sunday May 17, 10am-4pm. Please enter the museum from the entrance near Roblin Lake, at the Welcome Building. #ameliasburgh #princeedwardcounty #reenactor #visitthecounty

This week is a special week in The County Museums' world. On Friday, May 15th, we will officially be opening all five sites across the County, AND extending our hours to 10am-4pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Come out and visit us! Ameliasburgh Heritage Village will be kicking off opening weekend with its annual "Welcome Weekend" featuring reenactors, live demonstrations, cannon fire and more! Pull into Coleman Street off of County Road 19 and the village is immediately on your right - you can't miss it! Our friendly crew will be ready to welcome you! Macaulay Heritage Park (23 + 35 Church Street, Picton) will be kicking off opening weekend with a first peek at Angela Wiggins' beautiful artwork in the Feature Artist Bay at A Path Forward! We will also have a volunteer animating the House for those who would like a guided tour 🙂 Mariners Park Museum (2065 County Road 13, Milford) will be showing some new changes to the interior as we shift and prepare for new exhibits to come into the space. Come out and take in the fresh air and the views, and enjoy ample information on the County's marine history. Rose House Museum (3333 County Road 8, Waupoos) will be open in all its charismatic glory. Feel like embracing the 'screen-free' life? Come to Rose House, take in the serene views and a tour of this wonderful time capsule. Wellington Heritage Museum (290 Main Street Wellington) will continue to show the wonderful, quirky and unique "Outliers: Artists Talking to the Archives". Grab a coffee, take a stroll through the exhibit and enjoy our gardens!

We are thrilled to announce the return of Larry Tayler as our Macaulay House Writer-In-Residence for the months of June and July! Here's what you can expect during Larry's time with us: Join Picton writer Larry Tayler at Picton’s historic Macaulay House again this summer! For the second year, he is serving as Writer-In-Residence on Thursday afternoons, June 4 to July 23, 1 pm to 4 pm. He continues working on Queer Grace, his first gay romance novel set in Picton. Drop by for a visit with Larry! Better yet – bring your own writing to work on. Larry will be set up in the elegant dining room, near the main entrance of Macaulay House. Macaulay House is part of the Macaulay Heritage Park, 23 Church Street, Picton. Admission is free. Self-guided tour information is available. #MacaualyHeritagePark #PrinceEdwardCounty

Before & After: Our museums might be closed, but we are working hard behind the scenes. Pictured here are volunteers Lloyd and Jeff, and the magic they’ve made of the hallway space at Mariners Park Museum. We couldn’t achieve what we have without them! We will be refreshing the hallway space with a new exhibit, with a little help from our friends at @southshorejointinitiative Opening on Friday, May 15th, visitors will soon be able to come in and see our hard work! #MarinersParkMuseum #princeedwardcounty

We are thrilled to share that Angela Wiggins will be displaying artwork at "A Path Forward" as our Featured Artist starting the May long weekend! During her time as the 'A Path Forward Featured Artist', visitors will have the opportunity to see unique artwork that is not typically on display at our site. Come see the wonderful pieces Angela has curated for the Featured Artist Bay! Angela will only be with us for a short amount of time- be sure to stop in during our open hours, Wednesday through Sunday, 10am-4pm. A Path Forward is located in Macaulay Heritage Park at 23 Church Street, Picton. ABOUT ANGELA: Angela Wiggins is a contemporary Anishinaabe visual artist working between symbolic tradition and contemporary abstraction to explore Indigenous continuity, intergenerational memory, and the politics of visibility. Currently living in the Quinte area, Angela is connected to the Wikwemikong First Nation, on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Working in acrylic, graphite, and mixed media, Wiggins combines symbolic imagery with expressive abstraction to explore the emotional space between ways of knowing. Wiggins’ work bridges traditional Indigenous visual language and contemporary narrative inviting viewers into conversations about resilience, connection, and cultural presence. @angelawigginsart #APathForward #PrinceEdwardCounty

Macaulay Heritage Park's Summer Camp registration is open! Our camp offers children ages 6–11 the chance to explore the history and culture of Prince Edward County in a hands-on, welcoming environment. Set at Macaulay Heritage Park (35 Church Street, Picton), each day invites campers to connect with history through play, creativity, and discovery. Every day has its own theme inspired by our museums: art, history, life on the lake, the great outdoors and a day dedicated to games and play. There are activities to suit all interests! From exploring Macaulay House & its grounds, to creating art and enjoying time playing outdoors, it’s a thoughtful blend of learning and summer fun. Camp runs from Monday July 13th to Friday July 17th from 9am-4pm. Recommended ages are 6-11. Cost is $50+HST per day. Learn more and register through contacting Jessica Chase at [email protected]

It’s Field Trip Season at Ameliasburgh Heritage Village! We were thrilled to welcome our first group today to learn about the Log Cabin, the One Room School House and the deVries Natural Heritage Collection. What a beautiful sunny day, and the perfect backdrop for experiential learning! We have just a few spots left if you’d like to book your class or group! Reach out to Cassandra for booking details at [email protected] #princeedwardcounty #thecountymuseums #ameliasburghheritagevillage #fieldtripfun

Coming soon to A Path Forward 🧡: An exciting opportunity to see more work by @angelawigginsart Stay tuned for key dates and more info 📆 ………………………………………… A Path Forward is located in Macaulay Heritage Park, at 23 Church Street, Picton