The Winnipegosis Historical Society is once again opening its doors for the summer season.
From May to October, the history of the Mossy River Municipality will be on display, along with the well-preserved historical sites in Winnipegosis.
Jo Bunka, the president of the Winnipegosis Historical Society details the unique history that can be found in and around the town, dating back thousands of years.
"The Winnipegosis Historical Society operates two very unique museums in Winnipegosis. The Winnipegosis Museum, which is the former old CN station, is a building that's 125 years old. The building now houses approximately 90 different vignettes or displays, and our story begins 10,000 years ago. It starts with the settling of the indigenous people into this area and tells of their use of resources."
In a brief overview of the work she's done, Bunka tells about the established trading networks of the Indigenous people, and in relatively more recent history, how that was affected by European settlers coming to the area.
The history she tells goes over the building of the first Fort Dauphin along the banks of the mossy river in 1741. This location is where Winnipegosis stands today.
The Society also maintains another historical building in the area, called The Medd House Museum.
This 123-year-old house has had all of its original fixtures and furnishing preserved from 1914, and it catalogs the impact that the area's first doctor had on the area.
Bunka says she hopes to share the rich and storied history of the area with as many people as she can, and that she hopes to see you there.
For more information on when to visit, or to get in contact with them, visit the Winnipegosis Historical Society's website.
