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A Peek in the Vault

Lisa Lawlis

Glass plate negatives were first introduced in the 1850’s and were used before photographic film. The most popular type of glass plate negatives were collodion wet plate glass negatives (which were used from 1850 till 1885) and gelatin dry plate glass negatives (which were used from 1880 till 1920).* The different types of glass plate negatives refer to how the chemical emulsion on the glass reacts to light when the photograph is taken.**

Confessions of a Curator: The wonder of the season

Joanne Himmelman

December has come upon us and the images of our Christmas past flood into our memories. It is all around us –the visual barrage of lights, television commercials, the Santa on every corner, music in every store, party after party, present after present. Sometimes it is just too much. 

Muse-Ed: An Eventful Autumn

Amber Meyer

The fall/winter season at the museum is nothing short of exciting... and busy! Between our regular programs of Tuesday Night at the Museum, Live at the Museum and Museum Kids, I am so excited to have planned a busy few weeks of events for our entire community to enjoy. 

 

Get to Know Your Museum Staff

Colleen York

It takes dedicated staff to make the Lennox & Addington Museum & Archives run smoothly. Luckily, we have some talented individuals leading the way that make each patron's visit an enjoyable experience.

We'd like you to get to know a little bit about our staff members. Please take a read below to find out what led them to the Museum & Archives.

 

What’s history got to do with it?

By Lisa Lawlis

Your "Invitation to Camp Le Nid" is the topic at September 18th's Tuesday Night at the Museum

Rob Plumley

Tuesday Night at the Museum in Napanee kicks off its fall schedule with a telling of the region’s tourism past.  On September 18th at 7pm, you're invited to an interesting evening of local history re-told at the first fall edition of Tuesday Night at the Museum in Napanee. 

Dance, Art & Tattoos featured at the Museum on September 8th

Rob Plumley

Tattoos have long traditions and deep cultural roots. On Saturday, September 8th from 11am – 1pm, the L&A County Museum & Archives in Napanee will explore the culture of tattoos through the Indian art of Henna and fusion dance styles from India and the Middle East.

Driftwood Theatre performs Rosalynde (or, As You Like It) at the Macpherson House on August 8th

Rob Plumley

Gather your friends and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee on Wednesday, August 8th at 7pm. Renowned Toronto based-theatre company Driftwood Theatre will be performing one of Shakespeare’s most enduring comedies, renamed Rosalynde (or, As You Like It) outdoors under the tent.

Macpherson House Celebrating 50 Years of Promoting 19th Century Heritage

Jane Foster

As early as 1959, the Macpherson House had been identified as an old house worth saving. The house was derelict but retained its original design of broad halls, the original staircase and early moldings. By 1960, the Lennox and Addington Historical Society began to raise funds to restore the House.  Their vision was to include a small park around the house, rebuilt the covered bridge and create a green belt for recreation along the Napanee River. Their vision was painted by Manly Macdonald. This painting is now displayed in the curatorial office.

My Story, My Tattoo Exhibit Reveals There Is A Story Behind Every Tattoo

Rob Plumley

Art and words come together in the newest exhibit at the Lennox & Addington County Museum & Archives in Napanee. Entitled “My Story, My Tattoo”, this travelling display from the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) features 32 photographs of people and their amazing tattoos. It includes four audio stations, six videos and 30 text panels.

Macpherson House in Napanee Celebrates 50 years of Promoting 19th Century Heritage

Rob Plumley

The Allan Macpherson House & Park, standing proudly along the banks of the Napanee River at 180 Elizabeth Street in Napanee, opens for another busy summer season on July 3rd. Built circa 1826, this grand old home is celebrating its 50th year promoting 19th century heritage in 2018.

The House will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 – 4 pm. Guided tours ($3) are available every Wednesday in July and August.