THE BENNETT HOME IS A ‘MUST’ SEE AT THE MUSEUM
The location of many community events such as church services, socials, and various meetings
The restoration of our famous caboose is now complete!
In the summer of 2019. The Melfort & District Museum acquired a 1912 CPR Caboose from the Western Development Museum. You’ll see the restoration this summer.
This full working model of a steam engine tractor, can be viewed inside the Melfort Museum Powerhouse. Be sure to ask for a demonstration during your tour
Dr. A. S. Shadd and Dr. Thomas Spence
Dr. A. S. Shadd
Both noted for their humanitarianism, and community involvement. One started a drug store and the other became the Mayor of Melfort in 1912.
Aside from practicing medicine, Dr. Thomas Spence was active in politics and was Mayor of Melfort from 1912 to 1913. After retiring, Spence started practicing medicine again during the epidemic in 1918.
Learn more about “Saskatchewan’s great pioneer black doctor”. Dr. A. S. Shadd. Many times he cared for patients at the risk to his own health.
THE SETTLERS SCHOOLHOUSE IS A MUSEUM FAVOURITE
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