The Paris Museum & Historical Society
Paris Museum and Historical Society is an organization that strives to collect, preserve, and make accessible, through exhibits and research materials, the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Paris and District area.
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 1 - 4 pm
Admission by donation, Come Visit!
Coming Soon: Paris Legion 100th Anniversary Quilt
This quilt commemorating the Paris Legion’s 100th anniversary, was designed and created by Cheryl.
The main panel is the train bridge over the Grand, with two figures representing an active member of the Canadian military and a Veteran Member, on their way to the Legion.
The three side panels show the Legion house recreated as it was when donated by the Smoke brothers, the cenotaph in the downtown of Paris and a thoughtful collage of articles and images representing important events and people related to the legion, Paris and the wars.
Poppies are scattered throughout this quilt…. for remembrance.
This quilt will be displayed at the museum beginning November 13th
Shannon Kyles, The Story of Ontario Architecture
Based in Hamilton, Shannon has been an advocate for the
appreciation and preservation of Ontario Architecture for decades.
This book, The Story of Ontario Architecture, is richly illustrated and introduces readers to the colourful history of our built heritage. The book features nearly 1,200 illustrations, and details the evolution of architecture through Ontario’s many gorgeous buildings.
It describes the reasoning behind design decisions and includes photos to help identify styles and periods. Ideal for anyone who loves to look at buildings!
Admission by Donation:
Pay what you can to support the museum.
We are all volunteers, so whatever you donate helps to support the preservation of Paris History, and the sharing of that history.
