Virtual Museum
Can’t make it to the museum? We regularly add research and articles to our blog. When our on-site exhibits come down, we recreate them here. Scroll down to see our past exhibits. Some of our work has been selected for Digital Museums Canada, and you can access those Virtual Exhibits below.
Virtual Exhibits
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![Cranberry glass with a young girl blowing bubbles in white enamel.]()
The Art of Collecting
The Laidlaw sisters, Jean Ballantyne Shields (1908-1994) and Marjorie Middleton “Peggy” Woodrow (1910-2006), were prolific collectors.
Their collections give us a glimpse into the lives of women of means in the Kawartha Lakes in the mid- to late-1900s, the culture of collecting, and the stories that objects can tell.
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![Four men dressed in suits sitting on a bench near a body of water]()
The Giants of Lindsay: William and J. D. Flavelle
William and J. D. Flavelle contributed greatly to the development of Lindsay and Victoria County through their many businesses and volunteer work. Read more by clicking below.
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![Black and white photo of a printing press room with large machinery, printed sheets, and five workers in early 20th-century attire.]()
Our History Through the Lindsay Post
Access our digital catalogue and archive of the Lindsay Post newspaper and learn more about one of its longest serving contemporary Editors, Alan Capon, through his photograph collection.
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![Close-up of elderly person's hands with a gold ring, floral clothing in background.]()
Precious Memories: Our Seniors Speak
Empowering local seniors and encouraging them to share their knowledge by recording their memories of this community for future generations.
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![Black and white photo of two people sitting in a canoe on a lake near a wooden cabin, with one holding a paddle and smiling.]()
W.A. Goodwin Exhibit
The life and works of W.A. Goodwin, now presented at the Virtual Museum of Canada. A year’s worth of work has finally come together for all the world to see.
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![Vintage photo of a rustic wooden house with two people standing outside in front of the building. The house has a steep roof and two windows on the front. A small garden with shrubs is visible in front of the house. The setting appears to be rural.]()
The History of Our Museum
The Victoria County Museum was located on Kent Street West until 2002.
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![Historic postcard showing Cambridge Street Methodist Church, Lindsay, Ontario.]()
The Ghost of Cambridge Street United Church
Local legend says there’s a ghost haunting Cambridge Street United Church. This virtual exhibit looks into the history of the church to discover evidence of the spectre.
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![Black and white photo of a steam locomotive at Coboconk train station with two men in coats and hats standing nearby in the snow.]()
The Social Importance of Railway Stations in Kawartha Lakes
This exhibit highlights the effect of railway stations on human life in Kawartha Lakes.
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![Black and white photo of the mill during the grist mill era]()
14-18 Kent Street East: The Old Mill
A common misconception heard throughout Kawartha Lakes is that the current mill ruins were built and managed by William Purdy, often colloquially known as “Purdy’s Mill.” Learn more about the different industries that called this building home.
Past Exhibits
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Lindsay & District Rug Hookers
Incredible fibre art through the craft of rug hooking. A variety of styles and media by members past and present.
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![Black and white photo of Gregory's pharmacy storefront labeled "Hospital Supplies & Smokers Needs," with displays and signage for drugs. Location noted as Lindsay, Ontario.]()
Gregory Family of Lindsay
This exhibit highlights a few of the members of the Gregory family and their impact on the town of Lindsay and beyond.
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![Historical reenactment scene depicting World War I medical personnel using a vintage ambulance with a Red Cross emblem to treat soldiers in uniform on a grassy field, accompanied by a tent in the background.]()
First World War Comes to Life
The First World War Comes To Life project was a large-scale, animated exhibit that travelled across Canada. Travel dates 2015-2016.
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![Text "Their Votes Counted" and "Leurs Ont Compté" with a red maple leaf between "V" and "TES" on a black background.]()
Their Votes Counted
A travelling exhibit to commemorate the first women to vote in a federal election. Original Exhibit Launch Date: December 2017.
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![Vintage sewing machine with ornate gold designs on a dark background.]()
Make or Make Do
The women with their needles, sewing or knitting, clothed their families, kept them warm, repaired worn holes and torn seams, and let down hems again as their children grew.
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![Museum exhibit showcasing historical postcards in a glass display case, mounted on a red stand, with information panels on a brick wall and a digital screen displaying floral artwork and text 'Dear Pearl.']()
"Dear Pearl..."
This exhibit gives a glimpse into the life of one rural Ontario woman and the people that surrounded her with love and postal best wishes.
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![Vintage Velrose shaving cream tin with floral design and Gillette blue blades box on a dark surface.]()
Moustachery
See all of the shaving accessories, photographs of local men sporting great examples of that upper lip facial hair.
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![Vintage black and white photograph of an older man and a child in winter clothing pulling a sled in a snowy landscape, framed on textured paper with a metal hanger on top.]()
Winter Play
Experience the way people entertained themselves and stayed cozy through winter.
