Elgin County Heritage Centre

He was the biggest star in the circus world — until his story found an unlikely end in a small Southwestern Ontario city. St. Thomas’s tribute to Jumbo shows a city proud of its past: tinyurl.com/2f6j67vz #sttont #swont #HowCanadaWins

For those who have never been to the Railway City, this former overpass bridges St. Thomas’s historical connection to Canada’s railroad historical industry, transforming the span into Canada’s first – and only – elevated park. tinyurl.com/mpt2ep6k #sttont #HowCanadaWins

We can’t believe it’s already been a week since Jumbomania opened! Come on down to celebrate the life and legacy of Jumbo! Join us Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm at the Elgin County Heritage Centre!

This exhibition is curated in partnership with guest exhibition curator Dariusz Korbiel. Jumbomania will run from July 2, 2025 to March 20, 2026! Join us Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm at the Elgin County Heritage Centre!

We’re excited to announce our next exhibit, Jumbomania! To commemorate the 140th anniversary of Jumbo’s tragic death in St. Thomas, Jumbomania explores the life and legacy of the world’s most famous animal. Come take a journey through Jumbo’s extraordinary life, & experience.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to see the Through the Lens: Photography in Elgin County at the Elgin County Heritage Centre before it's too late! The exhibit closes June 20th! Visit us Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 4:00

@ebd_edwards We were a little slow to promote, but yes we are!

@Elgin_Museum Are you doing a Vimy Lecture this year?

Join us for our 13th Annual Vimy Lecture, on Wednesday April 9th at 7pm. This year's lecture will be presented by historian and President of the Elgin Historical Society, Pete Sheridan.

Join us for our 13th Annual Vimy Lecture, on Wednesday April 9th at 7pm. This year's lecture will be presented by historian and President of the Elgin Historical Society, Pete Sheridan.

Join us on March 19th at 7:00 pm for a tour of Through the Lens with local historian Steve Peters! Learn about historic Elgin County and St. Thomas photographers and photograph studios.

Join us today and step into the past in our Green Screen Photo Booth! The green screen will be here for March Break! Open Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 4:00 pm We are open Saturdays March 8th & 15th!

Join us on March 19th at 7:00 pm for a tour of Through the Lens with local historian Steve Peters! Learn about historic Elgin County and St. Thomas photographers and photograph studios.

Join us for March Break! Open Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 4:00 pm We will be open Saturdays March 8th & 15th!

The Elgin Historical Society be at the Elgin County Heritage Centre, 460 Sunset Drive at 7pm on February 26, 2025. Society President, Pete Sheridan, will give a talk on the history of Alma College.

Join us for March Break! Open Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 4:00 pm We will be open Saturdays March 8th & 15th!

See Through the Lens: Photography in Elgin County Open Monday to Friday 10:00 to 4:00

Join us this Monday, February 17th for Family Day - 1:00 to 4:00 pm Try a Stereoscope! When a stereograph is viewed through a special viewer called a stereoscope, the viewer sees the image with a third dimension, giving a sense of depth and "reality" to the scene.

Companies would give away these advertising novelties as promotional incentives. The "Run-stop Sticks” have fabric glue at the tip which activates when moistened to repair minor tears or fraying.

Tower’s Cleaners, Hosiery Repair Kit c.1969 Gift of Dave and Sylvia Thomas Hosiery repair kits like these were used for quick fixes to clothing, practical for travelers or individuals needing quick mending solutions on the go.