The Old Mill Museum & Archives is opening a new exhibit called Roots on the Tamsin on January 18, 2024, at its downtown location at 12 Mill Street. Curated by Heritage & Archives Coordinator Gwen Lachance, the exhibit explores the lives of Wrenford's earliest residents and the founding of the city's historic grist mill.
Located inside the restored 1834 grist mill, the exhibit features personal diaries, original tools, and photographs from the city archives. Visitors will learn how the first settlers built the community around the Tamsin River and how the original mill shaped Wrenford's growth into the city it is today. The collection was carefully assembled by the museum team and local volunteers.
"I am so pleased to see this exhibit come to life," said Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price. "Wrenford's story is built on the hard work and resilience of the people who came here to build a home by the river. This exhibit gives our community a chance to connect with that history and pass it on to the next generation."
The exhibit also includes a hands-on display area for children, where young visitors can try their hand at grinding grain using a replica millstone. The museum's reading room will remain open for researchers interested in viewing original property deeds and early census records.
The Old Mill Museum & Archives is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free for Wrenford residents, and a small fee applies for visitors from outside the city. The museum is located at 12 Mill Street, Wrenford, ON N4Q 1A8. For more information about the museum, its collections, and upcoming heritage events, please visit the Arts & Heritage section or the Old Mill Museum & Archives page. You can also call 519-555-0133 during business hours.
We invite all residents to stop by and explore how Wrenford's early settlers laid the foundation for our vibrant community.
