On Oct. 28, Midland MLA Lauren Stone hosted volunteers and board members of the Miami Railway Station Museum at the provincial legislature in Winnipeg. She also gave a Private Members Statement to the House to congratulate the museum on reaching 135 years.
The Miami Railway Station Museum is a treasured historic site built in 1889 by the Manitoba and Northern Pacific Railways. Restored in the 1970s, it is a testament to the community’s rich railway heritage.
The museum recently celebrated the 135th anniversary of its construction. It is both a National Historic Site and a Municipal Heritage site, highlighting its significance in Canadian history.
Inside the beautifully preserved station, visitors can explore a variety of artifacts and exhibits that tell the story of the railway’s role in connecting rural Manitoba to the wider world, particularly in supporting the agricultural economy. The museum offers a unique window into the past, preserving the railway’s legacy and its impact on the region.
“I know that they celebrated their 135-year anniversary earlier this summer in August, but it still was great to have them out and congratulate them in the House and then meet them briefly afterwards,” said Midland MLA Lauren Stone. “This is the best thing about Private Members Statements as we’re able to congratulate and draw attention to things that are going on in our constituency. From both sides of the House, people were coming up to me to say that they had no idea that this museum even existed and that they now want to check it out. So it was just a great thing that we were able to do this.”
The volunteers and board members of the Miami Railway Station Museum were equally thrilled to be able to visit the Legislative and be recognized in front of the House.
“It was wonderful for us all to get out to the Legislature and have our museum recognized, especially for our young summer student, Alyssa,” said Joan Driedger of the Miami Railway Station Museum. “A big thank you to MLA Lauren Stone for having us out.”
