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Boissevain Museums: The Beckoning Hills Museum  425 Mill Road S. Boissevain MB R0K 0E0 Ph: 204-534-2912 bhmuseum@mts.net. Established in 1967 - A unique look at local life. A collection of artifacts from Boissevain and area, ranging from old uniforms and fashions, old piano, old kitchen appliances, tools, school items, photo displays, and even a three room home. If you like history, you’ll love exploring this enormous warehouse of unique collections and antique items gathered from many families throughout Boissevain and region. Open daily 1 - 5 pm, from May to September. 204-534-2912 for tours Admission: Free will offering. Off Season Hours: By appointment. Manitoba Day - Each year we invite schools to our museum on Manitoba Day. Highlights & Features A Sense of Place The Beckoning Hills Museum has several displays and artifacts that emphasize its connection to the surrounding region. This rare photo of Cadzow Station leads us into the story of the role of the railway in binding the region together and connecting it to the wider world.  Cadzow was a train stop midway between Boissevain and Whitewater. The TM-SPHA has an extensive collection of maps – excerpts from which can enhance the meaning of displays such as this. The display of rare artifacts from Burnside Church reminds us that not all churches were in towns, and communities existed that were not based upon villages.  The museum also has items from the church at Horton. A Look at Services The excellent display focused on Dr. Bird reminds us of both the typical and the unique aspects of Health Care in the region. It could be supplemented by several Vantage Points articles on Health Care in Boissevain and Area, including the role of Nursing Homes, Midwifes, and Municipal Hospitals.  Related to Health Care is the role of the undertaker. Once again the museum is able to lead us into that story by highlighting something rather unique about Boissevain’s hearse.  The display is just one example of inspiration for a future Vantage Points story. Other displays that are stories waiting to be told are: …the rare grizzly bear skull, one of only two found in Manitoba.  ….the stereoscope display  The slaughterhouse wheel can be enhanced by the VP story on Beef Rings.    A tobacco cutter..,.   |