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
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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.
October 21 - 2 p.m. The next event in our Speaker Series: "Tattle Tales From a One-Room Schoolhouse" Join us at the museum for an afternoon of anecdotes, drama, music and frolic featuring two original tattlers Charlotte Clark and Faye Batchelor. Both women will share their childhood experiences attending one-room schools in Frontenac County. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission is by donation with all proceeds going to the continued operation of the museum.
October 27 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Witches Brew Luncheon Join us at the museum for a Hallowe'en themed luncheon of "sandwitches", desserts, "witches' fingers", tea, coffee and special "witches brew". Enjoy a short Hallowe'en program. Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for children. All proceeds go to support the museum.
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. Some dates are already booked!
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.
