New Exhibition At Wilson Macdonald Museum Explores Sports And Playtime In Haldimand

Come out to the Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum (WMMSM) in Selkirk this summer and take a walk down memory lane with “Sports and Playtime”, featuring toys and sporting memorabilia from several Haldimand baseball and hockey teams.

Whether you played or came out to watch a local sporting event such as baseball or hockey, memories of  friends, teammates and neighbours who sponsored, coached or promoted local sports heroes will be brought to mind. Remember the excitement of hearing the crack of the bat or the sound of,  “He shoots. He scores!” that got your team spirit racing. Visit WMMSM this summer and look objects and images that showcase some of those moments, including a Marty McSorley All Stars Day hockey team jersey from Cayuga.

The exhibition also looks at playtime where, long before cell phones and social media, children kept busy with their imaginations. Dolls and other stuffed toys came to life and joined in at tea parties, and kids spent hours outdoors playing hide-and-seek or bested their friends while playing  favourite board games.

“Sports and Playtime” will be on display at the Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum, 3513 Rainham Road, Selkirk from July 17 to September 17; Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. For additional information please email museums@haldimandcounty.on.ca.