Collectors are special people

Collectors persist in their passion for collection, sometimes over decades, and they become well versed in the details of the specialty. In short, they educate themselves; often to the extent of specialization and sometimes, they become the ultimate source of information about their collection. In formal education, specialists obtain degrees and promote their interests through publication, and some hobbyists become writers and publishers. As a hobby, collecting can be a solitary activity, so the display of four local collections to launch Heritage Week at the breakfast hosted by the Ailsa Craig & District Historical Society was a special event for the community.
Based on the museum’s holdings, North Middlesex residents have a definite inclination for collecting artefacts and memorabilia. Collections presently maintained by the museum range from arrowheads to an ornithological display. Each item has a story to tell. Long or short, that story is a unique window into the past. Collections extend the story to a larger framework and increase the significance of the artefact. It is exciting to discover that you share an interest with others. History tells us that collectors are often the impetus for establishing a museum. Collecting enthusiasts are always welcome in museums.