The Cockburn Society Presents

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

On the Monday of the James Cockburn Holiday Weekend we welcome back the duo of Rob Washburn and Rob Franklin, the Cockburn Society.  With humour and insight they will once again delve into the story of our Father of Confederation. Today’s presentation:  “Mercy Coles, Miss Confederation and the Cobourg Railway Stop”.

Free

Concert Band of Cobourg Celebrates 180 Years!

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

We are delighted to be welcoming members of the famous Concert Band of Cobourg in this special year of celebration.  There will be a performance by a brass group at 11am and by a woodwind ensemble at 2pm. Please bring a folding chair and suitable head covering!

Free

Family Day

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

Today we continue our Celebration of Newcomers to our country and our county. The morning will feature  Casandra Lee, author of the children's book "Building a Home".  And in the afternoon there will be presentations by Emily Donville of Fleming College's LINC program. The day is planned with younger visitors in mind and the help […]

Free

Speaker – Shane Joseph

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

Author and publisher Shane Joseph will be presenting at the Museum on Saturday, September 9, at 2pm. Shane is also one of the ten storytellers featured in our exhibit "Our Stories - Our Community". Positive outcomes often hide the struggles along the way, and Shane knows personally some of the stories he writes about. We […]

Free

Irish Ceilidh

Cobourg Legion Hall 135 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

An evening event held at the Cobourg Legion and featuring delicious Irish stew, dessert, entertainment by Steafan & Saskia and a cash bar.  This is the event finale for the Museum's 2023 season.  Tickets are now available for purchase online.  Simply clink on THIS EVENTBRITE LINK.  (Or go to www.cobourgmuseum.ca/event/irish-ceilidh)

$50

Annual General Meeting – Cobourg Museum Foundation

Victoria Hall Citizens' Forum 55 King Street West, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

The Annual Meeting will be held at the Victoria Hall Citizens' Forum TO: Review the activities of the Foundation during 2023 Approve the Financial Statements for 2023 Elect members to the Board of Directors Carry out other duties as required While voting is limited to members of the Foundation, everyone interested is invited to attend. […]

Free

Opening Day – Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

Cobourg & Area Museum 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

                                                                      Starting at 11:15 we will be welcoming honoured guests, having speeches, unfurling the flag, unveiling a new name and enjoying cake!  Everyone is welcome. Exhibits will be on display in the afternoon.  

Free

An Evening At The Museum

We invite you to join us for the rare opportunity to explore the Cobourg & Area Museum exhibits after-hours!  Featured guests: the Corktown Fiddlers.  Refreshments provided.

Free

Multi-Vendor Yard Sale

443 King Street West, Cobourg 443 King Street West, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

Join us to sell or buy at this Spring Fundraiser.  Add your table for just $20, or browse and buy.  To reserve a space contact Leona at 905-372-7624.  

Volunteers’ Day

Cobourg & Area Museum 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

Today, at 2pm, we will be celebrating the contribution of our volunteers, both current and over the years.  Well over 200 individuals have played a part during the past 25 years in bringing the dream into existence and keeping it going since 2012. Many, if not all of their names will appear on the new […]

Free