Visual time capsule for all to see

Residents and visitors of all ages were treated to an afternoon of entertainment at the St. Joseph Island  Museum in honour of Canada's 150th Birthday.

Many took the opportunity during the Annual Tea Day to check out the newly-improved landscape while others participated in a Sesquicentennial project.

Throughout the afternoon, the smaller than normal crowd of about 65 enjoyed live music by the Following Sea, stopped by the Metis' Nations encampment, toured the six buildings or indulged in a slice of homemade pie.

Several visitors applied his or her creative juices by participating in what will become a visual collage time capsule.

Under the direction of Richards Landing artisan, Diana Madill, visitors, staff and museum board members created a one-of-a-kind square. About 30 squares were completed.

Each square was first colourfully painted.

Various trinkets were then glued onto the square and left to set. Trinkets included spools, stones, pieces of material, spiles, buttons, ribbon, barb wire, spoons and pennies. Some brought their own, special memorabilia.

The final, framed art piece is expected to be on display in about one month.

Last fall the museum board undertook a major improvement to its grounds with new ramps and wide gravel paths for ease of mobility to its various building.

Recently two entrance steel gate were installed.  Signage acknowledging the work and contribution to the museum is yet to be installed.

The next event for the museum is the Annual Teddy Bear Picnic July 23, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.