Scarborough Museum

Step back in time. Picture yourself at the Scarborough Museum. This isn’t just any museum. It’s a portal to Scarborough’s rich history. We’re standing on land originally granted to David and Mary Thomson. They settled here around 1798. Their farm fields are now the beautiful Thomson Memorial Park. The museum itself is a collection of four buildings. Each one tells a piece of Scarborough’s story. These buildings were carefully moved to this location between 1962 and 1974. There’s the Cornell House a charming clapboard farmhouse. It’s a perfect example of Scarborough’s vernacular style. Then there’s the McCowan Log House. Imagine life in the 1850s. This house takes you back. The Kennedy Gallery is a smaller building. It once served as a farm outbuilding. Finally the Hough Carriage Works stands proudly. It showcases a remarkable collection of artisan tools. The Hough family donated them. They were the original shop owners at Hough’s Corners. The Scarborough Museum isn’t just about old buildings. It’s a living history. The museum hosts numerous events. There are youth programs camps school trips exhibits and special occasions. You can even experience 19th-century gardens recreated yearly by dedicated staff. The museum helps build community. There are farmers markets pub nights ghost stories live music and dancing. It’s a place where the past present and future meet. Scarborough Museum offers free admission. Visit this amazing place and discover the history of this vibrant community for yourself. It is truly a treasure for all.