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May 16, 2022
Free Movie Nights are Back!, see the Free Move Night Link at the top of the website for Details of our May 21st and 26th Movie Dates
May 2, 2022
Princeton Museum and Library Association Celebrating 25 Years in September!
To help us Celebrate, we are asking for the Princeton Community's help with our Research Project
We have done much research thanks to the Cowan Foundation grant on the Families (300) and Properties (deeds and registration) from the Village of Princeton
from 1800's to the 1950's (news articles, sports pictures, school class pictures, death registrations, wills and marriages registrations) but we want more information
to complete the research.
What we are asking for from the community is for you to add to these family files:
Wedding invitations, school pictures, family photos family trees, news articles, notices etc. we will accept anything you are willing to donate.
Email: princetonanddistrictmuseum@gmail.com
We want to make the family files exciting to look at for generations to come. We also have several files started on businesses both old and new. Do you have any old business calendars or memo books, news articles or pictures? We are looking for anything that you have on the village or people from Princeton . All new information displays will be hung in time for the anniversary in September as well as the many files for research. Let Gayle Gurney know what kind of information you have through the museum email listed above Items can be dropped off at the Museum or Library.
April 11, 2022
Princeton District Historical Society Announcement:
The Princeton and District Historical Society members regret to inform the community that after twenty-nine years the society has dissolved. The decision was made because of low membership.
At the founding meeting held on December 6th 1993 at the Princeton Centennial hall's Fireside room the following were voted to be the executive members, President: Vernon Eaton,
Vice President: Eleanor Banbury, Secretary: Valentine Van De Cappelle and Treasurer William Goodwin. A few of the other regular members during the society's first year were Anna Wight,
Janice Courtney, Irene Courtney, Marie Gregor, Marguerite and Jack Anderson.
In 1997, a sub-committee was formed including Vernon Eaton, Valentine Van De Cappelle and Duncan Getty to have the Princeton soldiers Memorial cairn built
(Cenotaph in front of the Princeton Library/Museum Building). Both Princeton Central and St. Frances schools participated by placing time capsules inside the monument as it was being built.
Dedication service held on August 15/1998 and tribute to WW1 and WW2 Princeton Soldiers who died overseas were remembered.
A book about Princeton's history was also published, printed and copies sold as a fund raiser in 1993. Annual Strawberry socials and antique shows were hosted by the members.
Most of the papers or artifacts belonging to the Princeton and District Historical Society were transferred to the Princeton and District Museum Library Association a few years ago.
The remainder will also be transferred in the near future. PDMLA member Gayle Gurney has been busy compiling and documenting the information gathered by former historical members which
will be shared to the community. We would like to thank all past members for their participation, dedication and hard work.
Note: This does not mean the Museum is closing.
We want to thank the continuous support we are getting from the community towards our roof fundraising project for the Princeton Museum and Library Building.
Our goal of $20,000.00 has almost been reached.
We need $4385.00 more.
Will you help us put our campaign through the roof?
We are happy to accept donations in any amount. An official receipt for income tax will be sent to you. Please include your name and address.
Please drop off your cash, cheque or money order payable to The Princeton and District Museum and Library Association during Princeton Library hours every Wednesday from 3 to 6 or mail your cheque or money order to:
Princeton and District Museum Library Association,
25 Main St. S, P.O. Box 460,
Princeton On., N0J 1V0.
You may also contact us at 519-458-8392
or email us at princetonanddistrictmuseum@gmail.com
Your donation is greatly appreciated during these uncertain Covid-19 pandemic times.
Thank you
The Board of Directors
Princeton and District Museum Library Association
No Remembrance Day Service for 2020
The Princeton Historical society will not be leading the community in a Remembrance Day Service due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. To recognize the day, members of the Princeton Historical Society will place a wreath at the Princeton Cenotaph in front of the Princeton Museum/Library building. Please feel free to place your poppy on the wreath throughout the day to honour the men and women who died for our Country.
Getting Closer to our Goal
The Princeton and District Museum/Library Association want to thank the community for supporting us in raising funds for our new roof. As you can see by looking at the roof plan we are still accepting donations. Sections G.H and I are needing shingles. One bundle for $50.00 will help assist in the cost. We are happy to accept donations in any amount. You may drop off your cheque or cash at the Princeton Library during Curbside Pickup every Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm or you mail your cheque or money order to the following address:
Princeton and District Museum /Library Association
P.O Box 460,
25 Main St. S
Princeton ON
N0J 1V0
Please include your name and address for a income tax receipt
Also see the Buy A Bundle Campaign letter which was posted.
Thank you for helping us
Peggy Crosby and Holly Taylor volunteers for the Princeton and District Museum/Library Association
Showing Community Progress
The Princeton District Museum and Library Association raised their first $2,000.00 towards a total of $20,000.00 goal for a new roof. Many donations have been received for the Buy-A-Bundle Campaign. Pictured-Betsy Ingram from the Princeton Library congratulates roofer Peggy Crosby from PDMLA who installed Section C of the first overlay piece of the sign "Help Put Our Campaign Through the Roof".
Donation to the Princeton Ontario Museum
The Cowan Foundation offers a community volunteer program to Princeton Holdings group of their companies' employees to support and encourage community volunteerism. As a result of completing her volunteer hours, Julie Cassidy, an employee of Frank Cowan Company in Princeton chose the Princeton District Museum and Library Association as the charitable donation recipient. Julie proudly presents a cheque for $750.00 to volunteer Peggy Crosby from the Princeton Museum.
Join us at the Princeton Cenotaph infront of the Museum
The Princeton District Museum and Library Association recently received a $8500.00 donation from Cowan Foundation to support the Princeton History Project for the research costs and for the permanent display boards documenting Princeton's history. The project will be completed for Museum's twenty-fifth anniversary in 2022. Accepting the cheque from Cowan Foundation member Christine Cowan is PDMLA Board of Director and volunteer member Gayle Gurney. Other volunteers and directors joining Gayle to express gratitude is Peggy Crosby and standing are Nestor Kozey, Mary Williams and Bev Beaton
Princeton Library Summer Program
Movie Night Every other Thursday Night see our movie night section for details: Free Movie Night
Plak-It of the Month
Please help keep Princeton's history alive and sponsor one of our many Plak-it's today!
Sponsorship is $100 and a receipt is available for tax purposes
This Month's Plak-It is of the Rebuilt east side of main street after the fire in 1910.
Bakeshop, Hardware Store, IOOF Hall and new Bank location Corner lot Starr & Buck
General Store 1918
Help Us Replace Our Roof by Attending some Exciting Upcoming Events!
Coming in September!
Paint Nite was a success! Here are just some of our participants beautiful artwork:
PAINT NITE AT THE PRINCETON MUSEUM - FUNDRAISER
Please consider coming out to a Paint-Nite at the Princeton Museum.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early for set up.
Tickets 45.00 book online at:
See you there!
Fentanyl Presentation
New Year's Day Levee
This Sunday
The Original Work of Herman Leusink
If you haven't seen Herman's 3 in 1 Art Exhibit you're in luck. Herman's work will be on display in the theatre until October 13th
Theatre will be open for viewing:
Monday 9-5, Tuesday 1-4, Wednesday and Thursday 4-8:30
Another Beautiful Canada 150 Inspired Quilt, hanging up in the Museum
Getting Excited for our Canada 150 Celebration!
Make sure you are celebrating in style by wearing one of our t-shirts for sale! Available in Adult and Child sizes in the Library
Fabric donated by: Pat DeWaal - Princeton, Ontario
Machine pieced/quilted by: Mac MacLaggan - Canning, Ontario
Sunday June 25, 2017
Pete Atkins - Banjo, Sam Nelson - Bass, Charles Nelson - Vocals, Guitar and Mandolin and Susan Nelson Guitar and Vocals at the Princeton Museum/Library Theatre
Sunday May 28, 2017
Peggy and Kelly Mantel shared the stage with their music instructor Nigel Hull at the Princeton Museum/Library Theatre. Many classical folk and reels were played.
Mark it on your calendars and come celebrate with us:
Princeton Museum/LibraryTheatre Concert Series:
The Givens Family
Sunday April 23, 2017 from 2-4
Hope all who came out had a great time!
Princeton Museum/LibraryTheatre Concert Series featured the Blue Grass Band "Rhyme'n Reason" On Sunday March 26th. Band members pictured are Bob Tremlay, Joe Rohrer, John Major and Stefan VanHolten.
Free Movie Nights! (Courtesy of the Princeton Public Library)
Come and Join us for Free Popcorn and a Movie:
Date: March 9, 2017 | 6:30 PM
Movie: Deep Water Horizon
January 2, 2017
Thank you to all who came out to the New Years Day Levee yesterday. Jack Demarest and John Macedo played non-stop for two hours singing duets and solos. They played popular songs and John also performed some of his own written songs. We had a great turn out of about 50 people, thanks again and Happy New Year!
Start Canada 150 New Years Party
Date: January 1, 2017
2:00-4:00 All welcome, free admission. Join us for live local entertainment and refreshments featuring Jack Demerest and John Macedo
Princeton Museum/Library Christmas Open House
Date: December 10, 2016
2:00-4:00pm Come watch a Short Children's Christmas movie in our theatre, do some crafts in the library and enjoy some Christmas snacks and refreshments. All ages.
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