The Historical Museum of St. James - Assiniboia
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The Historical Museum of St. James - Assiniboia is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
. The museum is a two story Red River frame house built in 1856. It is furnished with period pieces from 1860-1890. This house was owned by William Brown and Charlotte Omand.
There are two other buildings, the first, the Municipal Hall Building built in 1911 contains exhibits from the St. James - Assiniboia area and surrounding parishes. The third building houses displays regarding blacksmith
ing, farming, and transportation.
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Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The museum is a two story Red River frame house built in 1856. It is furnished with period pieces from 1860-1890. This house was owned by William Brown and Charlotte Omand.
There are two other buildings, the first, the Municipal Hall Building built in 1911 contains exhibits from the St. James - Assiniboia area and surrounding parishes. The third building houses displays regarding blacksmith
Blacksmith
A blacksmith is a person who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal; that is, by using tools to hammer, bend, and cut...
ing, farming, and transportation.
Affiliations
The Museum is affiliated with: CMACanadian Museums Association
The Canadian Museums Association is a national organization for the promotion of museums in Canada.The Canadian Museums Association is the national organization for the advancement of the Canadian museum sector, representing Canadian museum professionals both within Canada and internationally. The...
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Canadian Heritage Information Network
The Canadian Heritage Information Network is a Canadian government-supported organization that provides a networked interface to Canada's heritage, largely through the World Wide Web. It aims to give access to Canada's heritage for both Canadians and a worldwide audience, by supporting the...
, and Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada
The Virtual Museum of Canada is Canada's national virtual museum. With a directory of over 3,000 Canadian heritage institutions and a database of over 600 virtual exhibits, the VMC brings together Canada's museums regardless of size or geographical location.The VMC includes virtual exhibits,...
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