In preparation for the CMMM’s 2023 summer season, Lucille is putting together a 150 year RCMP commemorative exhibit. She is requesting photos of former, or present, Cut Knife and area RCMP members.
Please send scanned photo(s) along with name(s), years of service and location(s) to ckmuseum@gmail.com. Thank you for your help.
Currently on display in the Cut Knife Library is RCMP 150: The Red Serge.
Spring cleaning 2023 is done! We had a crew of 7 Board members and community members, and did we ever make short work of it. Sweeping, mopping, dusting, shining – and removing mouse traps with prey in various states of decay… In any case, the buildings are all set for our summer staff to take over. We’re excited about Donna and Owen joining us this season, but we’ll introduce them to you a bit later.
We were so focused on getting through the buildings that I almost forgot to take photos until the very end. I was lucky to catch Colton finishing the mopping, and Lisa in the freight shed, but at the beginning, I found this gem in the Station house:
Many thanks to Jean, Donna, Paul, Lisa & Hunter, Chris, and Colton for their hard work.
~ Debbie M.
The deadline to submit an Expression of Interest for CMMM’s Canada Day Quilt Walk is this Saturday, June 10. Expressions of Interest will let us know if there’ll be enough submissions to go ahead with the exhibit. The magic number is 20 items and, at this point, we’re a little short. So, tonight, I’m looking through my linen closet, drawers, unpacked boxes in the spare room, and every other nook and cranny in this house. All in the hopes of coming up with a couple of crafted items that would be appropriate for the event.
The CMMM is looking for Expressions of Interest from individuals who would like to participate in the Museum’s Canada Day Quilt Walk. Email cmmmcutknife@gmail.com with your name, contact info, and a brief description of the item(s), whether quilts, embroidery, weavings, etc. The event will only go forward if there will be enough submissions for an exhibit.
UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: SATURDAY, JUNE 17.
Note: Although all efforts will be made to monitor the artwork at all times, and to protect it from damage due to weather or other sources, artwork will be submitted at the owner’s risk.
~ Debbie M.
It’s time to ready the heritage buildings for their season opening. We’re in the process of hiring summer staff but Angie won’t be at the museum this year for health reasons. We’ll need all the help we can get to prepare for the Canada Day Open House.
WHEN: Saturday, June 10 at 10am at the Museum
WHAT TO BRING: A bucket, a dry dust cloth, a cloth for washing (possibly dishes, possibly counters, maybe even windows…) AND a friend!
If you can make it for any amount of time at all, please R.S.V.P. so we can be totally organized and prepared to tackle this.
On Canada Day 2023, the Clayton McLain Memorial Museum will participate in Cut Knife’s town-wide July 1 celebrations. At Tomahawk Park, the CMMM will host a Heritage Village Open House along with additional activities, one of which will be a Quilt Walk.
ABOUT: The Quilt Walk will take place along the shaded walking path that connects the Duvall House to the World’s Largest Tomahawk. Quilts will be arranged on clotheslines between the mature trees that line the path. In addition to the outdoor display area, some interior space will be available for smaller items.
When: Saturday, July 1 from 1 – 5pm.
Where: Clayton McLain Memorial Museum, Tomahawk Park, Cut Knife.
Additional: Advance drop-off and post-event pick-up protocols will be in place.
VISION: To have a wide variety of textile crafts on display from a diversity of sources, of cultural traditions, and historical roots.
SUBMISSIONS: Quilters, textile artists of all ages and skill levels, and owners of crafts that fall within these categories, are invited to submit their pieces. The exact number of submissions per individual will depend upon the number of submitting parties. Each piece will need to be accompanied by its story i.e. name of creator, date of item, etc. Of particular interest will be the reason for the item’s creation, and/or any symbolism, historical details, or cultural meanings related to the item.
The CMMM is looking for Expressions of Interest from individuals who would like to participate in the Museum’s Canada Day Quilt Walk. Email cmmmcutknife@gmail.com with your name, contact info, and a brief description of the item(s), whether quilts, embroidery, weavings, etc. The event will only go forward if there will be enough submissions for an exhibit.
UPDATE: DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IS SATURDAY, JUNE 17.
Note: Although all efforts will be made to monitor the artwork at all times, and to protect it from damage due to weather or other sources, artwork will be submitted at the owner’s risk.
~ Debbie M.
