Parkdale-Maplewood Community Museum

Parkdale-Maplewood Community Museum Come visit one of Lunenburg County's best kept secrets and discover the history of Parkdale-Maplewood and surrounding area. Founded By Thomas I.

Spidell in 1953, the Parkdale-Maplewood Community Museum has many unique curios and antiques to discover. Mission Statement: To preserve & display the natural and human history of Parkdale-Maplewood and the surrounding communities.

The founder of our museum, Thomas I Spidell, was particularly fond of his mustache cup collection.They allowed men to ...
05/28/2026

The founder of our museum, Thomas I Spidell, was particularly fond of his mustache cup collection.
They allowed men to drink their tea or coffee while keeping their mustache dry.

This afternoon at 1:00 we will have unlimited tea and coffee at our weekly social. We hope to see you.

This beautiful hat in our collection belonged to Dorothy Rafuse of Parkdale. She wore it to her daughter Margaret's wedd...
05/27/2026

This beautiful hat in our collection belonged to Dorothy Rafuse of Parkdale.
She wore it to her daughter Margaret's wedding. Margaret married Sherman Hiltz in 1957.

This very talented girl wrote and recorded a song about growing up here in Maplewood.Her records are on display at our m...
05/26/2026

This very talented girl wrote and recorded a song about growing up here in Maplewood.
Her records are on display at our museum in our Entertainment Center.
If you would like to hear her in person we have included a list of her upcoming performances.

These cute little boots belonged to a sweet little boy who grew into a fine young man who went on to celebrate his 85th ...
05/22/2026

These cute little boots belonged to a sweet little boy who grew into a fine young man who went on to celebrate his 85th birthday, all in this little community of Parkdale Maplewood.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

This afternoon is our social in our tea room starting at 1:00. Games, puzzles, conversation and snacks. There is also ...
05/21/2026

This afternoon is our social in our tea room starting at 1:00. Games, puzzles, conversation and snacks. There is also a tickle trunk for those who feel adventurous. Dressing up, whether it be for a fancy occasion or just for fun, has been a long time favorite.

Today is world bee day. We are happy to have a station on bees in our education program where the students are given th...
05/20/2026

Today is world bee day. We are happy to have a station on bees in our education program where the students are given the opportunity to get up close and learn the importance they have on our ecosystem.

Today was also our second card making workshop.
Our next two will be in September and they will be making Christmas cards. Contact us for details.

The Kedge Weavers Guild joined us Monday afternoon for a tour of the museum.Two of the members were part of the team tha...
05/19/2026

The Kedge Weavers Guild joined us Monday afternoon for a tour of the museum.
Two of the members were part of the team that had helped assemble the loom in our Lloyd and Muriel Room many years ago. It was donated by Murray Mader of Newburne.

Tomorrow is another card making workshop at 1:30 if you would like to join us feel free to message for more details.

The museum will be open tomorrow from 8 - 10:30.
05/15/2026

The museum will be open tomorrow from 8 - 10:30.

We enjoyed a vintage fashion show at our social today followed by high tea. Our tickle trunk is well stocked for everyo...
05/14/2026

We enjoyed a vintage fashion show at our social today followed by high tea.
Our tickle trunk is well stocked for everyone to enjoy.

If you are looking for an escape today from the flies we have our social here at the museum starting at 1:00. Come hav...
05/14/2026

If you are looking for an escape today from the flies we have our social here at the museum starting at 1:00. Come have a coffee / tea and check out the treasures on our recycle shelf.

We are happy to be able to support our local crafters by providing a space for them to display and sell their handmade i...
05/13/2026

We are happy to be able to support our local crafters by providing a space for them to display and sell their handmade items.

Address

3005 Barss Corner Road
Lunenburg, NS
B0R1A0

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19026442893

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