Be Our Guest: The Social Etiquette of Gathering Exhibition

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Social gatherings can look and feel wildly different depending on their purpose and setting. They can range from an incredibly formal wedding ceremony with hundreds of friends and family to a relaxed movie night with your closest loved ones.

Gatherings may serve drastically different purposes, but they each come with certain expectations for both hosts and guests. These social norms, or rules of etiquette, are always changing. They can be found written in manuals, magazines or blogs. They can be formal rules to an exciting game or the social norms that come with good conversation. They can be relaxed or strictly enforced. They are always present when we gather together.

The Oakville Museum invites you to Be Our Guest as we explore the nuanced rules that are part of our social meetings.

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• Oakville Museum website oakville.ca

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Oakville Museum

The historic buildings of Erchless Estate, once home to Oakville's founding family, are now the setting for the Oakville Museum. We offer guided tours of the Chisholm family home, changing exhibitions, special events and programs that tell the fascinating stories of our town. Visitors can stroll through the grounds and explore the many points of historical interest while enjoying picturesque lakeside views. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. General admission is by donation.

Oakville Museum exhibits are also on display in our satellite gallery at QEP Community and Culture Centre (2303 Bridge Road) and recreation facilities across Oakville.

The Oakville Museum is located on the lands of Treaties 14 & 22, the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. We acknowledge and thank the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Treaty holders, for being stewards of this traditional territory.