Grand Opening: Our Stories – Our Community

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

This will be your opportunity to meet some of the Story-Tellers, and our opportunity to say "Thank You" to them and to the funding agency, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. The Official Ceremony is scheduled to take place beginning at 11am.

Free

World Refugee Day with Emilio Ojeda

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

On this Sunday closest to World Refugee Day we will be welcoming Emilio Ojeda as guest speaker.  Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Emilio has his own stories to share, but also has broader insights as  Settlement Councillor for Northumberland County.

Free

New Ventures Band – Brass Quintet

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

Formed in 2014, the New Ventures Band has developed into a Big Band with a number of off-shoots, including the Brass Quintet.  They will be filling our small site with some big music!

Free

International Tea Party

Join us for the Second Annual Cobourg Museum Tea Party! This year we are celebrating Cobourg's Multicultural Heritage.  To purchase tickets use this link:  bit.ly/CMFTeaParty2023

$20

The Cockburn Society Presents

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

On the Monday of the James Cockburn Holiday Weekend we welcome back the duo of Rob Washburn and Rob Franklin, the Cockburn Society.  With humour and insight they will once again delve into the story of our Father of Confederation. Today’s presentation:  “Mercy Coles, Miss Confederation and the Cobourg Railway Stop”.

Free

Concert Band of Cobourg Celebrates 180 Years!

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

We are delighted to be welcoming members of the famous Concert Band of Cobourg in this special year of celebration.  There will be a performance by a brass group at 11am and by a woodwind ensemble at 2pm. Please bring a folding chair and suitable head covering!

Free

Family Day

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

Today we continue our Celebration of Newcomers to our country and our county. The morning will feature  Casandra Lee, author of the children's book "Building a Home".  And in the afternoon there will be presentations by Emily Donville of Fleming College's LINC program. The day is planned with younger visitors in mind and the help […]

Free

Irish Ceilidh

Cobourg Legion Hall 135 Orr Street, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

An evening event held at the Cobourg Legion and featuring delicious Irish stew, dessert, entertainment by Steafan & Saskia and a cash bar.  This is the event finale for the Museum's 2023 season.  Tickets are now available for purchase online.  Simply clink on THIS EVENTBRITE LINK.  (Or go to www.cobourgmuseum.ca/event/irish-ceilidh)

$50