The Town of Bowmanville, where I live, places a collective emphasis on preserving its history. In the historic downtown neighbourhood, there are a lot of homes designated as heritage properties…old, old houses, schools and shops, many of which have lovely gardens on the property.
One of these buildings is the Bowmanville Museum.
The Bowmanville Museum was built as a one story Regency style cottage in 1847. Additions to the home in 1861 and 1880 have changed it to its present-day appearance as a two story Italianate styled house.
The Museum has been restored as a period home (1901-1930) reflecting the lifestyle of a wealthy merchant family. The nine rooms with late Victorian furnishings include a parlour, dining room, conservatory, master bedroom and a girl and boy bedroom.
A couple of days ago I went for a walk with my friend Catherine to pick up her daughter at school. We passed through the grounds of the Bowmanville Museum and paused to admire the magnolia in bloom and the scilla peppering the lawn.
There’s a potting shed and herb garden on the premises, too!
Gardeners, plant and nature lovers can join in every Sunday. Visit As the Garden Grows for more information.
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I have lots of memories of Bomanville, as I lived in Whitby growing up. I'm sure I've seen the Bomanville Museum, at least from the outside.