The spirit of St. Patrick’s Day filled the Park House Museum last weekend.
Storytelling by Olwyn Coughlin and live music from Terence Morris, Rev. Shirley Carleton and John McDonald led to an entertaining 90 minutes last Saturday afternoon. Curator Kat Schryburt prepared soda bread in the historic Park House kitchen for people to snack on.
Schryburt was happy with how the event turned out.
“We have had such an amazing turnout,” said Schryburt. “Forty people signed up. A little more than that turned out. It’s our first event of the season.”
It was a more traditional event and one that gave another look at St. Patrick’s Day.
“It’s something different,” said Schryburt. “A lot of people enjoy the art of storytelling. It’s a lost art.”
The soda bread is a traditional food and “very fitting for early settlers,” she said. The soda bread is made from baking soda, egg, and buttermilk.
Schryburt said the bulk of people in attendance were from the Windsor-Essex County area, including many from Amherstburg.
“It’s great to see the community support,” she said.
The Park House Museum is considered by some to be “a hidden gem,” she added, and they want to get more exposure around the region. She said it has been a great site with great programming that she plans on continuing.
The museum opened for the 2025 season last Wednesday.
Programming will continue throughout the season, including activities every weekend during Open Air Weekends. They will also be part of the Jane’s Walk events in late April.
The Park House Museum is located at 214 Dalhousie St. in Amherstburg. For more information, visit www.parkhousemuseum.com or call 519-736-2511.
By Ron Giofu
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