It's been a busy time for the Dufferin Historical Museum in Carman as they celebrated 60 years, held a grand re-opening after renovations done earlier in the year, and a community quilt and tea show.

"We had redone the walls in the first part and middle part of the museum, and repainted. It turned out to be a really big project, but it turned out to be a really great project too," says Trish Aubin, President of the museum committee.

Over 35 quilts were on display from different districts in the area, and 86 people visited the museum to see them that day.

She says the museum doesn't look as large as it is due to its length, but they have over 5,000 artifacts. They also have a log house and school house on site.

"My mum was involved and I've always always enjoyed history," says Aubin on her own involvement. "Coming up in November this will be my ninth year as President and then somebody else is planning to

A birch was tree planted to commemorate 60 yearstake over the position. It's been fun, we've done lots in the time that I've been President, and I know it will continue to strive."

She says that the future of the museum also has bright future. They are often receiving more artifacts that residents find in

"The public washrooms that used to be at the museum are closed now, and that space has been given to us to add on to our workroom . . . and who knows? In the future I hope that we can add on to the building."

They continue to grow and collect more artifacts that aren't necessarily from the early 1900's, but even from the 60's.

Although the museum is closed in fall and winter, they are always willing to make some wiggle room and open it up for visitors to the community.

Aubin adds, "the museum is heated so it’s not a problem. The only building[s] that we maybe wouldn't be able to do is the school and the log house, but if we knew ahead of time, you never know."

Coming up the museum has a fundraising pottery night on October 23, and will hold their Annual General Meeting in November.