Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village

05/28/2026

April 1966, time for hockey playoffs. Item #2006-0090-2191, Hundreds of lads like these will be invading Midland and Penetanguishene, starting next week, as the provincial Little NHL tournament gets under way. Past-president of the Ontario Little NHL, Rev. J. L. Self of Midland is seen with a sampling of the boys who will be taking part. All from Midland, the lads are: Billy Hook, Jim Stelter, Brian Storey, Tim Merkley and Jerry Lalonde. April 6, 1966

05/27/2026

A 1966 photo from our Free Press collection. Item #2006-0090-2190 Judges had to read the applause meter twice in order to pick these five pretty finalists in the Queen of Hearts contest Friday. In front row are Anne Delaney, Ilona Strasser and Linda Lockhart. Standing are Sheila Elliott and Lola Sharon Russell. One of them will be chosen Queen at the Odeon Theatre, Midland, this Friday. February 16, 1966 (Lola Sharon Russell from Port Severn was the winner.)

05/14/2026

The staff had to try these today! 10/10 Would order again!

It’s a cold day but the donuts are warm. A drizzzle of caramel, a dollop of ice cream Mmmmmmmm

05/14/2026

Ice Cream is back today!

We are live tomorrow at noon!

*** PLEASE NOTE Due to bank closures in the evening we will no longer accept cash. Please don’t let this stop you from buying. We will accommodate if necessary. This is to keep our employees safe while on the job and when closing.

Our hours:
May -June, Sept- Oct 12:00- 8:00
July - Aug 12:00 -9:00

On-line ordering coming for custom made tubs of ice cream and ice cream sandwiches . Until then please text 705-209-7003 to place orders or for more info. Orders placed before noon will be available for pick up after 3 the following day. Orders after 12 will be available in 2 days.

05/08/2026

Yes it is over 70 years ago, but there must be people who still recognize the dedicated women in this photo. Photo #2006-0020-1088. Miss Emma Baker and her family. More than sixty nurses, all graduates of St. Andrew's Hospital School of Nursing are shown with Miss Baker, her "girls". Miss Baker is being honoured on her 80th birthday at the YMCA. March 30, 1955

05/04/2026

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04/30/2026

Photo #2006-0020-5007 "These three rows of box cars, parked in the CNR's Tiffin Yard, were later hooked up to make the longest grain train (more than 90 cars) ever to leave Midland. Three big diesel units (visible near the top of the picture) were used to haul the train 200 miles to Belleville. Total weight of grain in the cars was more than 7,200 tons. County Herald, November 21, 1958.

04/26/2026

This museum photo from 1958 was taken on the opening day of St. Theresa's Catholic High School on Dominion Avenue. According to the newspaper 67 students were enrolled in grades 9-11. Familiar faces?

04/23/2026

May, 15, 1985. If you're from North Simcoe, you know where this place is and have a story.