Nor'Westers & Loyalist Museum
Tucked among trees in the historic village of Williamstown, Ontario, Canada, is the Nor'Westers and Loyalist Museum. The Georgian style structure was originally built as a school in 1862. Later, as a centennial project in 1967, it became a museum.
Today, it proudly depicts, in a comprehensive display, the story of Sir John Johnson and Loyalist followers, who settled here during the American Revolution in 1784.
The Nor'Westers Company, an active competitor of the Hudson's Bay Company for the fur trade, explored and opened up much of western Canada and the United States. Some of the principal partners of the North West Co., such as David Thompson, Hugh McGillis, John McGillivray, and Duncan Cameron, lived in this area and the museum contains memorabilia relating to these men and the fur trade.
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Location
Address: 19651 John StreetWilliamstown, Ontario
K0C 2J0
Telephone: 613-347-3547
PO 69, Williamstown, Ontario
K0C 2J0
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Saisonnière
Open: Open Tuesday to Sunday 1pm-5pm
Open holiday Mondays 1pm-5pm
Closed:
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
Mondays
Administration fees
Admission:
Payante
Discounts:
Groupes •
Aînés •
Étudiants •
Membres de l'AMC
About Collections
The museum specializes in artifacts from the Loyalist era 1775-1821 and memorabilia and artifacts of the Northwest Company fur trade
Archives
Estampes et dessins •
Photographies •
Documents textuels
Decorative Arts
Céramique, porcelaine ou poterie •
Costumes •
Meubles ou mobilier •
Ferronnerie, argenterie ou orfèvrerie •
Textiles ou tapisseries
Fine Arts
Culture:
Canadienne
Period:
Other Period: 1784 to 1820
Media:
Peintures •
Photographies •
Estampes et dessins •
Carnets à croquis ou albums
Human History
Agriculture
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Horloges ou instruments qui marquent le temps
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Costumes et accessoires
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Objets et technologie domestique
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Traitement d'images
: Photographie
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Histoire locale
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Cartes, tableaux, plans ou bleus
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Souvenirs
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Histoire et technologie militaires
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Jeux et jouets
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Armes et armements
Services & Activities
Permanent exhibits; travelling exhibits; temporary exhibits featuring local artists and local artifacts
Research Services
Dossiers d'archives •
Recherche généalogique •
Centre d'information
Educational Programs
Cours ou ateliers
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Démonstrations
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Programmes pour les écoles
: 5-11 ans (Maternelle à 6e année)
: 12-17 ans 7e à 13e années (Québec : Secondaire 1 à CEGEP)
Visitor Services
Services bilingues
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Film et vidéo
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Visites guidées
: Anglais
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Près des transports en commun
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Centre d'information
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Location de salles de réunion
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Stationnement
: Gratuit
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Boutique
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Aménagement pour besoins spéciaux
: Stationnement
: Toilettes
: Accessible aux fauteuils roulants
Volunteer Services
Services de bénévoles offerts •
Formation aux bénévoles offerte
Number of Volunteers: 20
Activities: Guided tours and fundraising
Food Services
Aire de pique-niques •
Services de traiteur
Internet Services
Publications & Products
Livres •
Brochures •
Cartes postales •
Affiches
