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Eastend Historical Museum
The Eastend Historical Museum and Cultural Centre Inc. (EHMCCI) is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Southwest Saskatchewan. It functions as both a Tourist Information Centre and a resource for the community's cultural activities.
The museum showcases life on the Southwest Prairies and the history of Eastend and the surrounding area. One of Eastend's earliest settlers, ‘Corky’ Jones, played a pivotal role in founding the museum, contributing his collection of fossils and dinosaur bones discovered locally.
Among the exhibits is the 'Tie Rail Ranch Log House,' constructed in 1909 by Donald Corry and relocated to the museum in 1987. It has been restored with period artifacts. The Machine Shed features a variety of historical items, including a 1903 Case steam engine, 1927 Federal Truck, stagecoaches, a miniature steam engine, and a firefighting water pumper.
The museum also includes a schoolroom, a medical room, and numerous collections that reflect significant local history, such as the Wilkinson Telescope, which was hand-built by a local resident. The Brontothere fossil, located near the main entrance, was discovered by Ken Wills while grading a grid road north of town. One of the newer exhibits shares the compelling story of Private First Class Lawrence Samuel Gordon and the efforts of his nephew to bring his remains home to Eastend.
The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, with visits available by appointment during the off-season.
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