The museum was opened in 1997 by a group of volunteers, who wanted to preserve the agricultural heritage in Hastings County and surrounding areas. The museum is 28,000 square feet and has exhibits in over six buildings.

Come visit the past, view the extensive collection of artefacts and scenes reminiscent of agricultural heritage in this area. Open Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day weekend, 7 days a week, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

For more information or to book a group appointment call 613-395-0015 or visit the past at www.agmuseum.ca.

The Historic Train Station

Originally art of the Grand Trunk Railway the historic Stirling CN Railway Station (circa 1879) provided a transportation lifeline to the Stirling area until 1968 when the last train whistle sounded in the village. After its recent relocation by the Stirling Rotary Club the station has been refurbished and painted in the original Grand trunk colours.

Rebuilding has a July 2008 target for completion to help celebrate Stirling’s 150^th Anniversary and at that time will offer the community a railway museum and photo gallery in the station itself, with a community hall in the lower area for public events requiring seating for approximately 100 people. Stirling’s railway heritage is once again coming to life.

Historical Walking Tour

Please take a walk through the history of some of Stirling’s oldest and noteworthy buildings. The walk is a self-guided tours of some of the significant buildings in downtown in Stirling.

The buildings include the Empire Block, Whitley`s Insurance, Masonic Hall, West Wings Café and Book Store and Glen’s Barber Shop, which are all located in the retail district. On all of these structures you will find a plaque with information about the history of the building.

The municipally owned theatre was built in 1927 as a community service building. It was operated as a focal point to community meetings and events, housed the Public Works Office and Police Office and in 1939 the auditorium was used as a movie theatre.

Until the 1950`s, movies played regularity, then movies started to become less of an attraction and theatre was seldom used. In 1982, the municipality looked at demolishing the building to create a new Public Works Building. Several dedicated Stirling citizens formed the Stirling Performing Arts Committee and put forth a petition to preserve the building. Since then the theatre has been providing entertainment to residents and tourists.

In 1996, the professional theatre company was formed with a program that included plays, musicals and youth programs, as well as special events and concerts.

For more information and show dates call 1-877-312-1162 or visit www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com.