Waterdown Museum of Hope

Our Semester 2 June Museum Experience wrapped up last Saturday, and what an incredible few days it was!

We were pleased to welcome over 500 visitors across three days. Thank you to everyone who came through our doors to support student-led history in action.

A special thank you goes to our dedicated student docents and volunteers for their time, knowledge, and enthusiasm, as well as to our guest contributors, James McRae from the Alliance of Applied Military History Museums, and Don Hedger for his powerful Vimy Ridge display.

We’re looking forward to continuing the momentum:

📍 Join us this Sunday, June 14, from 12–4 pm at Dundurn Castle for Decoration Day

📅 Our next Summer Series date is June 27

Today marks the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings, an apt time to visit the museum and learn about some WWII war heroes, alongside many more stories from our community.

Today is also the final day of our June Museum Experience! We are open from 11 am to 3 pm.

New displays. New students. New stories.

Our Seto family story in Canada begins with my grandfather, Seto Ying’s arrival in Canada in 1919. Through our volunteer work with the Waterdown Museum of Hope, Mackenzie and I were able to share his story, centred around his Head Tax Certificate, with the community, but it was especially meaningful to share it with my family, who attended last evening. The museum is open with our family history, plus many more student-led displays, in the June Exhibit. Open today at the Waterdown Legion from 4–8 pm, coinciding with Red Friday event, and tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 3 pm.

Waterdown Museum of Hope is thrilled to have been voted Platinum in the Museum category in CommunityVotes Flamborough 2026. Just in time for our opening at 4:00 p.m. today!

We are honoured to be recognized alongside wonderful organizations, including Westfield Heritage Village and our valued partners, Flamborough Archives & Heritage Society and Dundas Museum and Archives .

Thank you to everyone who voted and supports local museums, heritage, and community history. We look forward to welcoming you to our June Exhibit as well as Red Friday at Waterdown Legion Br. 551

Just a few days to go until the Legion’s Red Friday event! Wear red and join us in supporting our military and First Responders. ❤️

We’re pleased to welcome Ty Baynton and Mike Hubley , generously donating their time for live music throughout the afternoon. The Waterdown Museum of Hope will be open with new exhibits by students from WDHS.

Red Friday also includes a special 5 pm ceremony, food and refreshments and military displays.

All are welcome!

We’re almost ready! Our June 2026 Semester 2 Museum Experience opens tomorrow with new student-curated displays that bring history to life in meaningful and personal ways.

Join us for opening night and experience the stories our students have worked so hard to share.

📅 Thursday, June 4
🕓 4:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Waterdown Legion Branch 551

We look forward to welcoming you!

A great Spotlight article in today’s issue of Flamborough Today highlighting our upcoming Museum opening, Red Friday, exciting new partnerships, and much more! Thank you FlamboroughToday for helping share our story. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back this week!