Sat, Apr 25
|Maidstone Bicentennial Museum
Best Kept Little Secret in Essex County
Discover the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, a wonderful community museum highlighting WWI & II, Textiles, Rum Running, War of 1812 and much more. And don't forget the Heritage Native Gardens on the property!
Time & Location
Apr 25, 2026, 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, 1093 Puce Rd, Emeryville, ON N0R 1C0, Canada
About the event
Best Kept Little Secret in Essex County
Saturday, April 25th from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM
Host: Victoria Beaulieu - Maidstone and Area Historical Society
Contact host: proudacres@gmail.com
Maidstone Bicentennial Museum is located on the historic Puce River where the first Maidstone Municipal Hall was built in 1875. A fire in 1914 destroyed the original structure, which led to the present-day structure being built in 1915. It remained the town hall until 1964. On October 16, 1984, the Maidstone & Area Historical Society was founded and the museum was created. The museum houses a unique collection of artifacts that have been donated by the community or purchased by the MAHS.
The museum grounds are also home to beautiful Heritage Native Gardens; a collection of over 70 species of plants, trees, and shrubs native to the Essex County area. In the past, these plants served as food, medicine and for the dyeing of cloth. As well, they play an important part in supporting pollinators and our ecosystem.
About the host:
Victoria is the President/Curator for the MAHS and Maidstone museum. She has volunteered for 21 years along with colleagues to keep the museum viable and the doors open for all ages in our community to enjoy.
Type of Event:
Jane's Tour - Tour of building (no dogs, please)
Event location:
Inside the Maidstone Bicentennial Museum, 1093 Puce Rd.(Cty Rd #25), Essex, N8M 2X7
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Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility notes:
Wheelchair friendly: step-free entrance, no stairs required, clear interior pathways
Seating opportunities available during the tour
Is there a bathroom in the space?
Yes, bathroom available but not wheelchair accessible
Where can attendees park?
Free parking lot at the starting/ending location