Uxbridge Historical Centre (Museum and Archives)

This community museum focuses on the Township and Town of Uxbridge, including the former Township of Scott, from the 1800s to the early 1900s.

The Historical Centre consists of 10 buildings with a great view of the Uxbridge Valley and Oak Ridges Moraine.

Learn about the Quaker pioneers who settled the area in the 1800s and Uxbridge township's agricultural history.

Well-known people who spent time in the Uxbridge area include the author Lucy Maud Montgomery, pianist Glenn Gould, the artists David Milne and Duncan Macpherson, and former Toronto mayor Thomas Foster. Displays highlight their accomplishments and Uxbridge connections.

The site has an area archives. Special events such as the annual "Heritage Days" take place the weekend before Labour Day.

Website: www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com

Type: Community Museum | Multidisciplinary Museum