The fun begins at the Homestead Museum. On May 1, the museum opened its doors for its 42nd season. Already visitors have been coming to spend some time to ponder the marvels of the past. The Homestead Museum is located on North Dinosaur Trail. Simply follow the signs to the Royal Tyrrell, and the Homestead is on the south side of the road near the Drumheller Health Centre.
One of these new exhibits is the General Store, which will be inaugurated on the May long weekend. Refreshments and cookies will be available on the house. “We are hoping that Drumheller residents, as well as out of town visitors will come,” said manager Gilles Danis. “On Victoria Day, what better place to spend some time than with the mementos of the Victorian era.” Danis expresses his sincere gratitude to those who donated the materials required to build the new display, in particular, Murray Johnson, Gerry Rasmussen, Donna Sloan and Derrick Wilson who supplied the antique wood and windows.
Special thanks go to Frank Hadfield who assembled Charlie White’s drum kit which also now sits in a new display. “They came in peace with their hopes and their energy to break the land and make it prosper and flourish. The times were hard but the results were satisfying. They worked hard, and they played hard. Their ingenuity knew no bounds and they created many of the tools they needed. They were artists, musicians, sculptors, story tellers (both true and not so true) and in their humble way they achieved a greatness that is recognized by all who have benefited from the fruit of their labour, these Homesteaders,” said Danis.
