Northumberland County’s new archives, museum facility gets federal funding

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Northumberland County has received federal funding to support its new archives and museum building.

​With construction on the horizon for the new Golden Plough Lodge long-term care home and Northumberland County Archives and Museum (NCAM) facility this fall, the county announced it will receive $432,406 from Canadian Heritage through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) towards establishing the archives and museum space.

​The money will go towards the installation of specialized equipment such as exhibition lighting and multimedia systems, compact mobile shelving and public art, the county said.

​“Our government knows that investments in arts and culture help build vibrant communities,” said Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault in a news release.

​“We are proud to support the Northumberland County Archives and Museum, so that it can continue its important work in making the area’s heritage, history and culture more tangible to residents and visitors.”

​During initial planning for the redevelopment of the Golden Plough Lodge, Northumberland County identified an opportunity to create space in the new facility for the NCAM, as its mandate and collection has outgrown its current accommodations within the C. Gordon King Centre in Cobourg.

​By pairing NCAM with the new Golden Plough Lodge, Northumberland County said it is pursuing the development of an innovative new asset for the community.

​Anticipated to open to the public in January 2023, NCAM will provide the space to preserve municipal records and deliver enhanced programming and exhibitions, increasing access to underrepresented local historical and cultural collections.

​“This investment by the federal government is further recognition of the important role that cultural institutions play in engagement, education, and community-building,” said Northumberland County Warden Bob Sanderson.

​“The new 557.4-square metre NCAM facility will enable the expansion of local cultural programming and services; it will be a location where all will be welcome to visit, research, and explore the varied and nuanced stories that our community has to tell,” he said.

​“On behalf of county council, we sincerely appreciate the substantial injection of funding for this important project, which will help to ensure that Northumberland’s rich local history is preserved and featured for generations to come.”

​The facility will also include:

​A permanent display about the history of Northumberland County

​An expanded reading room for public research

​A processing and conservation lab

​A quarantine area for new/unprocessed artefacts/documents

​A gallery for community groups to showcase the stories they wish to tell.

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