Sutton Museum of Communications and History

Town of Sutton supports professionalization of local museum with donation of artifacts

The Town of Sutton has donated its artifact collection to the Sutton Museum of Communications and History. Pictured are two pieces in the artifact collection. Photo: Town of Sutton.

By Taylor McClure
Townships’ Daily News Bits
CIDI 99.1 FM
Published on 02/05/24 - Played on 02/05/24

The Town of Sutton has donated its artifact collection to the Sutton Museum of Communications and History (SMCH) as a part of the museum’s professionalization process to receive government accreditation. 

Charles Constantin, president of SMCH, told CIDI that the Museum was historically a volunteer based organization, but the board of directors hired an experienced museologist last year – its first ever full-time employee – as the first step in professionalizing the organization. 

Constantin noted that it is difficult for a museum to receive its accreditation in Quebec if it does not have a permanent collection to preserve, manage, and maintain, which is why the municipality’s donation is a “critical” next step for the growth and professionalization of SMCH. 

Listen to the full interview below: