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Briercrest and District Museum
Artifacts and memorabilia from the Briercrest community were originally housed in Briercrest Hall on Main Street, a building that once served as the Briercrest Community Centre and Theatre. Built in 1938, it became a museum in 1987, with an addition added in 1999.
When Briercrest School closed, the museum board saw an opportunity to convert the school at 400 Main Street into the new museum site. Each classroom was assigned a different theme to organize the collection, while maintaining a unified focus on the development of the Briercrest community from its earliest days.
The museum officially opened at the end of June 2012, with rooms designed to represent different aspects of the community's history. Themes include farming, trade and commerce, housekeeping, education, health, religion, and recreation, offering a comprehensive look at early homesteading in Briercrest.
One classroom, 'The Old Farmyard,' displays items related to early farming, such as tools, implements, and horse tack. 'The Dairy' features a cream separator and corn husker, while 'The General Store' holds goods typical of a local shop. 'Home Sweet Home' showcases household items and furniture, and 'The Military Room' preserves wartime artifacts. Additional themed rooms include 'Ironworks and Electrical' and 'Services and Sports.'
A room called 'The Knox Presbyterian Church' is dedicated to early worship in Briercrest, and at the center of the museum is 'Anderson's Ice Cream Parlour,' a tribute to a former local business where visitors can enjoy ice cream, homemade pie, and beverages.
The museum also generates revenue through 'The Co-op Repurpose Store,' which sells donated new and used items, as well as consignment goods.
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