Founded in 1953, the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty, located in Jordan, Ontario, Canada, remains a repository to safeguard the heritage and memories of the area’s original settlers.
Operated entirely by a volunteer Museum Board for 42 years, in 1995 the Town of Lincoln accepted ownership of the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty. The volunteers became known as the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty Volunteer Association – a not-for-profit group holding the original Province of Ontario Charter - dedicated to protect, preserve and display the Museum’s artifacts.
Early settlement around Lincoln’s Twenty Mile Creek dates from 1785 and included several Mennonite and United Empire Loyalist families. In 1800, twelve German speaking Mennonite families from Bucks County, Pennsylvania homesteaded in the area. Many of the museum artifacts are derived from these early settlers, including the original Jacob Fry and Elizabeth Wismer two storey log dwelling, circa 1816, unique to the Vineland/Jordan area.
Enjoy your visit to the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty.
Operated entirely by a volunteer Museum Board for 42 years, in 1995 the Town of Lincoln accepted ownership of the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty. The volunteers became known as the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty Volunteer Association – a not-for-profit group holding the original Province of Ontario Charter - dedicated to protect, preserve and display the Museum’s artifacts.
Early settlement around Lincoln’s Twenty Mile Creek dates from 1785 and included several Mennonite and United Empire Loyalist families. In 1800, twelve German speaking Mennonite families from Bucks County, Pennsylvania homesteaded in the area. Many of the museum artifacts are derived from these early settlers, including the original Jacob Fry and Elizabeth Wismer two storey log dwelling, circa 1816, unique to the Vineland/Jordan area.
Enjoy your visit to the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty.