HOW TO ADD YOUR HISTORY TO THE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

We encourage the community to share with us your histories by donating items, stories and memories of your experiences. We are in search of and collecting a broad range of item that meet our collections mandate.

[PLEASE NOTE:] All donations must be accompanied by a completed Deed of Gift form: Deed of Gift

Collections Mandate:

The KLMA acquires materials relating to the historic Victoria County, now the City of Kawartha Lakes municipality, and of the City of Kawartha Lakes. All references to Victoria County also include the contemporary histories of the City of Kawartha Lakes. The KLMA collects objects, photographs, printed and audio visual material pertaining to these histories in accordance with its mission statement. The collection is for the purpose of documentation, preservation, research, exhibition and interpretation for all generations. 

Mission:

The KLMA is dedicated to increasing community awareness and appreciation of local heritage. It seeks to inspire and engage with the public through cultural exhibits, events, and partnerships within its community.

More information about how and what the museum acquires can be found in our policies:

Our Policies:

Collections Management Policy

Archival Acquisition Policy

Contact us at info@klmuseumarchives.ca or give us a call at 705-324-3404 to discuss your donation.

2 bricks stacked on top of each other from the Fox Brickworks
A photograph of the front of Gregory's Drug Store on Kent St in Lindsay
Indigenous beaded breastplate with white, yellow and red beads
photograph of Thomas McGuiness who served on the HMCS Lindsay in WWII