Newly Appointed Haldimand Museums Advisory Board Bridging The County’s Past With Present

Haldimand County is pleased to announce the 2018 – 2022  Haldimand Museums Advisory Board.

The Haldimand Museums Advisory Board (HMAB) acts as an advisory body to Haldimand County Council on matters related to the Ontario Heritage Act, Regulation 877, Museum Standards, and all facets of Haldimand Museums.

The Haldimand Museums Advisory Board assists and advises Council in furthering the objectives of Haldimand Museums: to preserve (through conservation and collections management programs) the heritage of Haldimand County and make that heritage accessible (through public programs such as exhibits, tours and special events) to residents and visitors.

Returning as Chair is Nancy McBride who will be assisted by Vice Chair, Colleen Kelly. Other members include: Fred Stevenson Francis, Lynne King, Jill Shea, Clayt Spears, Charles Gillyat and Haldimand County representative Councillor Rob Shirton.

With strong skills and expertise in areas such as local history, heritage conservation and preservation, community engagement and consensus building these HMAB members will work together with Heritage and Culture staff to achieve Haldimand Museum’s objectives over the next four years. Haldimand Museums include the Haldimand County Museum and Archives (Cayuga), Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre (Caledonia) and the Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum (Selkirk).