Kaleidoscope: Embroidery through the Generations 1867-2017

  Timeless Art of Embroidery Featured in Newest Exhibit   February 28, 2017 to April 15, 2017 Brandon, MB – From now until April 15, Daly House Museum will be featuring the exhibit, “Kaleidoscope: Embroidery Through the Ages” in their special exhibit room in the...

Master Gardeners-in-Training Program

Did you know? … that the garden at Daly House Museum is a recognized training site for Master Gardeners-in-Training?   In order to achieve the Master Gardener designation a student must complete a 40-hour supervised apprenticeship and/or community garden project...

New Canadian Citizen Volunteering at Daly House

Yuly or “Julie” came to Brandon from Colombia five years ago and is now, proudly, a Canadian Citizen.  Married with a seven-year-old son, Yuly is an archivist by profession.  Since her English is limited, Yuly decided to become involved in the community as a...

Multicoloured Floral Needlepoint

Embroidery can be categorized according to whether the design is stitched on top or through the fabric. Embroidery styles include free embroidery, cross-stitching, canvas, cutwork, etc. Matreials used in embroidery vary from place to place. Wool, linen and silk have...

Tool Time!

  This collection was brought to us by Peggy Mansoff of Brandon, MB. These tools belonged to her husband, the late William Frederick Mansoff who was an automotive mechanic and welder in Brandon with a shop on Third Street. The E. O. Richter drafting set from...