Visiting the Museum
The museum is now closed for the season, but appointments can still be made for private visits. Please contact one of the Museum Directors to make arrangements.
Also, please contact one of the directors or email cphmuseum@gmail.com for any concerns or information.
2024 - Autumn approaches.
The October Newsletter is now available.
News
Oct. 9th Fall in Bloom was held with 14 participants. A fun and productive evening.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE MUSEUM. YOUR GENEROSITY IS NOTED.
ARTISAN MARKETS:
Another successful summer of markets @ museum. 50/50 winners $100.00 each (number pulled when each board is completed)
- June/July Board #1 - Kirk Leptick
- July Board #2 – Doreen Bieker
- Aug Board #3 – Katrinia Reber
- Aug Board #4 – Leon Gryba
- Sept Board #5 - Ernie Fullerton
- Sept Board #6 - Crystal Banting
WINNER – JAN MODLER of Flin Flon who kindly donated the Cowboy picture back to the museum for a second draw which was won by ROBERT SKIPPA of Denare Beach.
This has been a very successful fundraiser for the Museum and we THANK ALL who purchased tickets. ****************************************************************************************************Membership details here.
The museum has a wall of Family History booklets completed by many of the Cranberry Portage families and these are very popular to visitors. If you have not submitted yours, Family History Questionnaires are available from the Museum.
Over the years the Cranberry Portage Heritage Museum has received donations from individuals/businesses In Memory of a Loved One. These have been acknowledged on our Donations Page. The executive has now decided to separate these from the regular Donations and will be making up a new acknowledgement book and these donations will be posted yearly on our Website and Facebook page.
We are now set up for e-transfers to cphmuseum@gmail.com.
In the comment portion please provide us with your name, postal address, e-mail and/or phone # as well as indicate what your money is for: ie: memberships, general donations, or In Memory of ???. Receipts (if over $20.00) will be mailed to you for tax purposes.
To purchase a membership or to make a donation drop into the museum or contact Mabel Brewer, the Museum treasurer, at 204-472-3031
Volunteering
Anyone interested in volunteering to help out with suggestions or work projects in any way please let one of the directors know. This is your Museum and we need your help. We look forward to seeing everyone as soon as possible.
- Courtesy of North Of 54 Cinematography, this YouTube video provides a tour of the museum and its many offerings.
- Summers in Northern Manitoba - from TravelManitoba, this YouTube video provides a tour of the museum and its many offerings.
NEWS LETTERS
A Quick Tour of the Museum
Canvas-covered cedar canoes were the common form of transportation until the advent of aluminum boats in the 1960s.
Interior of a cabin reconstructed. Living space was cramped, furniture rudimentary, and running water non-existent.
Kicker motor for a canoe, early power saw and other basic tools
Cranberry nurses fondly remembered
Cabinet with beadwork objects
Early telephone
Clothing and equipment from the past
Toys from long ago
Background Articles
Canada 150 Celebration
June 24, 2017