Grand Opening of the Lorne Scots Regimental Museum at Brampton’s Carnegie Library

The Lorne Scots Regimental Museum is set to celebrate its grand opening at the historic Carnegie Library in Brampton on Saturday, May 11. The festivities will commence with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m., and the museum will remain open for visitors until 5:30 p.m. Additionally, the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 12.Located at 55 Queen St. E., the Carnegie Library, constructed in 1906 with a generous donation from American steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, represents the city’s commitment to preserving historic buildings by repurposing them. Steve Collie, president of the Brampton Historical Society, emphasized the significance of utilizing such a notable building for the new museum.The museum, which has been relocated from a much smaller facility where it resided for over four decades, now occupies approximately 3,000 square feet on the top floor of the library. This relocation, secured in 2022, allows for a more extensive display of the museum’s collections, which include rare artifacts from the War of 1812, various world wars, medals, and weapons. Interactive QR codes enhance the visitor experience by providing detailed stories about the history of the Lorne Scots Regiment, which was formed in 1866.Lieutenant-colonel (retired) Bill Adcock, chair of the museum’s board of directors, anticipates that the museum will attract over 5,000 visitors this year. He highlighted the museum’s educational potential, noting plans to collaborate with local schools to develop curriculum and host a series of lectures. The museum also features an educational center equipped with a large screen for presentations.Admission to the museum is free, making it accessible to everyone interested in exploring the rich military history of the Peel, Dufferin, and Halton counties. The museum will also host a special presentation by author and historian Paul Federico on the origins of Scottish traditions and influences in the Canadian military on May 15 at 7 p.m., titled “Beef, Bugs and Beer.”Regular museum hours starting next week will be Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.