08/27/2026
🧳 Museum in a Suitcase! 🏛️
We enjoyed having the Melville Heritage Museum here for the Strawberry Tea that we invited them back just a few days later for Museum in a Suitcase!
And wow — were there stories to tell! Our residents had a wonderful time examining the different artifacts and trying to guess what they were and how they would have been used. We saw everything from old kitchen tools and dolls to a fur hat, vintage catalogues featuring women’s fashions, and so much more. We even got to see demonstrations of a few of the artifacts!
The team from the Melville Heritage Museum brought each piece to life with stories, explanations, and such a warm and welcoming attitude. It made everyone want to learn more — and sparked plenty of memories and conversations along the way.
A huge thank you to the Melville Heritage Museum for taking the time to bring Museum in a Suitcase to Cumberland Villas. We loved having you, and we are so grateful for the stories, laughter, memories, and history you shared with us! ❤️🏛️