The Frontenac County Schools Museum began as a project to celebrate Kingston's Tercentenary in 1973. A small group of retired educators spent many hours researching schools, photographing sites, collecting books and artefacts, and microfilming hundreds of school records. In 1977, the Museum Association was formally established. The museum opened to the public in 1979. In 2006, it moved to its present location, 414 Regent Street, in historic Barriefield Village.
Current Open Hours
NEW HOURS
Monday and Wednesday mornings 9 a.m. to noon.
Classes and large groups by appointment
Admission by Donation
Events
At the Museum
Teachers - Bring your class to visit the museum. We offer a variety of programs. All activities are linked to the curriculum. See the 'Group/Class visits' page for more details.
Part-Time Curator Position available. Visit the 'Careers' page to learn more.
December 1 to 15 - Old Fashioned Christmas Concert Take part in an authentic Christmas Concert in a one-room school-house. Bookings for schools, clubs, church groups etc. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Contact the museum for details. Dates are still available !
December 5 - Outreach - The museum presents "Christmas in the One Room School" at Rosewood Retirement Residence.
Read the more about the museum on the Kingston Museums Blog
Volunteers wanted - We are looking for a person with basic computer skills and about two hours a month to manage our membership data base. Please visit the "Support & Donate" section of this website for more details on this and other opportunities.
Strategic Planning Survey
The Frontenac County Schools Museum is excited about planning for our future. We are receiving grants, and are pleased that our Endowment Fund continues to grow. A brief questionnaire is being used as part of our Strategic Planning process in order to receive input from you, our peers. We value your impressions and suggestions and ask that you follow the link to our online survey.
The Committee has planned a day-long November retreat to incorporate your feedback into our first Strategic Plan.
Please take a few minutes (now would be a good time!) to click on this link to the survey, choose and submit your responses.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Strategic Planning Interim Committee:
Pat Kirkwood, Gord Sly, Carol Rogers, Cyndy Nute, Jim Reynolds
