Timbers In Time: A Cabin's Journey Through Generations

with the City of Waterloo Museum

Everyone Welcome

About the Open House

Visit the 1820 Log Cabin, where Waterloo first schoolhouse opened with winter lessons taught entirely in German. Discover how this humble one-room school transformed into a home for Black freedom seekers before becoming a beloved icon of Waterloo Park. Drop-in anytime during the duration of the open house to get a sneak peak and learn more.

Presented in collaboration with the City of Waterloo Museum.

Photography Notice: Please note that photographs and videos may be taken at this event and may be broadcast, reproduced, and/or made available in print or online. For individual or small group photos, staff will make attendees aware of their presence and will ask permission before taking photos. 

For larger public events, please note that by attending, you are consenting to the use of your appearance, image, and voice in print or digital productions created by Waterloo Public Library for promotional use only. Please speak to library staff at the event if you’d like to be excluded from any photo/video. 

Staff: Shaye