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WANT TO USE OUR GROUNDS? - The Historical Society will not be holding our traditional Plant Exchange this fall, but we are happy to open up our grounds to any group, individual, or organization who might want to host one on our front lawn. A Fall Plant Exchange is the perfect way for fellow gardeners to share and exchange starts of perennials from their own landscape. If you would like to host a plant/seed exchange, just call the Museum Manager at 403-335-9295.

HALLOWEEN AT THE MUSEUM - Our volunteers are not going to let Halloween pass us by this year! In fact, they're planning TWO spooktacular events! Boos and Booze, our crafting event, will take place the evening of Thursday October 16th. Then, the Didsbury Haunted Museum, our community event, will take place on Saturday October 25th. Lots of plans in the works, and if you would like to join in on the fun, the next organizational meeting is on Monday, September 8 at 7 pm in the Mercantile Room of the Museum. Mark your calendars now!!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - The Annual General Meeting for the Didsbury and District Historical Society is on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7 pm at the Didsbury Museum, 2110 - 21 Avenue. Agenda includes A Year in Review, Auditor's Report, and Election of Officers. Come for munchies as we recap 2025 and look ahead to 2026. We hope you will come to our AGM to learn more, and perhaps even become a member and help lead us with your skills and talents into the next year. Everyone welcome!

CRIB ON SATURDAYS - Lots of people in Didsbury are taking in some fun afternoons with board games and card games. The Museum is pleased to be part of the fun, offering crib games on Saturday mornings. Pop in any time and see if you can start your weekend with a 29!

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani as well as the Nakoda and Tsuut'ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations, indigenous and non, who live, work and play and help us steward this land, honour and celebrate this territory. This sacred gathering place provides us with an opportunity to engage in and demonstrate leadership on reconciliation.

The Didsbury Museum is owned and operated by the Didsbury and District Historical Society. The building was constructed in 1907 as a school, and was designated a Provincial Historic Site in 1997.

Fondly called the "Old Red Brick School", the building was also home to the first free library in Alberta. In 1918, the school was used as a hospital during the Spanish Flu epidemic, and a yard for the military troops.

At more than 8,665 square feet, the Didsbury Museum is one of the largest museums in Mountain View County! Our gorgeous ceilings are 13 feet high! There are 16 rooms including offices and washrooms, 10 of which are complete exhibit rooms. As well as the individual rooms, our hallways are full of displays focusing on our local area heritage.

Our Signature Exhibits include over 10,000 artifacts organized on three floors!

• Agriculture Room (Including the new "Democrat" horse-drawn carriage, plus Tools and Implements)
• Coming of the Railroad
• Didsbury Pioneer newspaper printing press
• Didsbury Rural Fire Protection truck
• Hair Salon and Barbershop (complete with an old-fashioned Barber's Pole)
• History of Churches & Worship in our community
• Homestead Room
• Local Indigenous Peoples display
  • Includes a tribute honouring Didsbury's past Fire Chief, Councillor and Mayor, Richard (Rick) Mousseau, a member of the Saulteux tribe.
  • Also includes an exhibit from the estate of Amy Wilson, the first white nurse to work in the north. Amy was born and is buried in Didsbury.
• Medical Clinic and Epidemic Artifacts
• Mercantile General Store
• Military Room & Service Organizations
  • War Brides - tribute to Didsburian, Margaret Brinson
  • Veterans Banner Project
• Miniature Antique & Vintage Cars
• Outdoor Garden Train
• Posters from movies and television productions filmed here in Didsbury
• Schoolroom
  • Didsbury's First Teacher, Ephraim Weber, Penpal to Lucy Maud Montgomery of Anne of Green Gables fame.
• Sports Memorabilia
• Uranium Glass - Located in our Homestead Room, this collection is a rarity in museums, and a beauty when it glows!
• Plus, historical photos of the Town of Didsbury, people, buildings, and school classes, as well as historic books of Didsbury and other places of interest.

The Didsbury Museum welcomes people of all abilities, ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. We'd love to have you Become a Member!

If you would like to rent the Museum for a committee meeting, off-hours tour, or to hold your wedding in our beautiful chapel, please contact our Museum Manager by e-mail to office@didsburymuseum.ca or by phone to 403-335-9295.

The Mountain View Model Railroad Club is an integral part of the Didsbury Museum. Their exhibits, both indoor and the new Outdoor Garden Train, are a highlight with all our visitors.

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The Didsbury and District Historical Society (Didsbury Museum) works with every company to create a custom-made sponsorship recognition and activation program tailored to meet their specific marketing objectives.
Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Buy-Low Foods Didsbury, Front Porch Realty, McDonalds Insurance, Gil's Truck & Auto Repair, Mountain View County, Town of Didsbury, and Ol'Berta Grill House.

We would also like to acknowledge the in-kind sponsorship of CDC Electric, Dave's Tree Care, Dee's Treasure Chest, Prairie Whistle Food Co., Stewart's Bees, and Windsor Graphics.