About The Comber Museum
About the Comber Museum
The Tilbury West Centennial Museum was officially opened as a centennial project on Saturday September 30th 1967. Officials from the Department of Public Records and Archives headed the list of those taking part in the ribbon cutting ceremonies. Among those in attendance were Arthur Reaume M.P.P. (Liberal Essex North), Eugene Whelan M.P. (Liberal Essex South), and representatives of our local Municipal Government.
In 1998 the museum became the property of the Comber and District Historical Society which is is currently managed by a Museum Board comprised of local residents from the area. The present board consists of a President, Past President, Vice President, and a Secretary Treasurer along with 4 museum directors.
The Comber & District Historical Society MUSEUM is located approximately 4 km. south of Comber on Hwy 77 in what was formally known as S.S. #8 Maple Grove Public School. Proudly displayed in the Museum are artifacts from our region's past. Stan Ford, the first curator collected everything from magneto telephones to farm machinery, along with many more articles that have been collected over the years. There are many pictures on display and sections within the museum for household articles, agriculture, medical, school military, carpentry and local government to name just a few of the displays.
Located on the same parcel of land as the Museum, is a Memorial Forest, where trees have been, and will be purchased and planted by families and friends of loved ones who have passed away.
become a member and help support our museum
Become a Member
Please Help Support our Comber Museum by purchasing our new 2023 Annual Museum Membership at the cost of $15.00. All membership proceeds go to help maintain and operate our Comber Museum but more importantly, IT SHOWS THAT WE HAVE YOUR SUPPORT when we are applying for Municipal and Provincial grants.
Membership
Please provide your name, address, telephone number and email address along with a cheque for $15.00 to:
Comber & District Historical Society Museum
c/o Mark McKinlay
9454 Gracey Sideroad
Comber ON N0P 1J0
You can also e-transfer $15.00 along with your name and address
to: comberhistory@gmail.com and will mail back your membership to you.