Partner With Us!
Collaborating to build a vibrant, connected community.
Community
At Sharon Museum & Gardens, community is at the heart of everything we do. Our unique historic grounds, heritage buildings, and versatile spaces provide a welcoming backdrop for partnerships of all sizes. Whether you are looking to host an event, deliver a community program, or bring local food and artisan experiences to life, we would love to collaborate with you.
A Distinctive Setting
Spanning beautiful heritage grounds and historical structures, our site offers an atmosphere unlike any other in East Gwillimbury.
Community Reach
Engage with thousands of local families, history enthusiasts, and visitors from across the region who attend events and programs on our grounds each year.
Shared Impact
Join hands with a dedicated cultural landmark focused on bringing people together through vibrant community initiatives.
Ways We Collaborate
From large-scale community festivals and interactive educational programs to local business collaborations and digital innovations, we partner with diverse organizations to create memorable experiences across our historic grounds.
1. Events, Festivals & Outdoor Markets
We provide the venue, space, and collaborative support for large-scale community gatherings, signature shows, and pop-up vendor markets that bring our grounds to life throughout the season.
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Example Spotlights:
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Town of East Gwillimbury: Partnering on annual community highlights such as our Haunted Halloween Hike.
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Highway 11 Cruisers Car Club: Hosting their signature classic car shows on our historic grounds.
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Revolution Market: Hosting dynamic outdoor vendor markets featuring local creators and small businesses.
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Canadian Paranormal Investigations: Partnering on specialty paranormal collaborations and public investigation events inside our historic buildings.
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2. Community, Educational & Digital Partnerships
We collaborate with local public institutions, organizations, and tech specialists to deliver engaging learning experiences, literacy programs, and innovative digital access to history.
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Example Spotlights:
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Knights in the Classroom: Collaborating on interactive educational workshops and engaging, hands-on historical learning experiences for young audiences.
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East Gwillimbury Public Library: Partnering on community programming, educational outreach, and feature museum exhibit displays hosted at the library.
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Point 3D Commercial Imaging Ottawa: Developing interactive 3D virtual tours of our historic buildings and grounds.
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3. Food, Catering, & Kitchen Facilities
From local food producers utilizing our community hall kitchen to caterers elevating museum events, we actively champion local culinary partners.
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Example Spotlights:
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NB Bakery: Utilizing our hall kitchen facilities for their baking operations.
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Farm to Fork & Vince’s Market: Partnering for event catering and fresh local food offerings during special museum programs.
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What We Look For in a Partner
We welcome opportunities with local businesses, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, tech innovators, and municipal partners who share our commitment to:
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Enhancing community life in East Gwillimbury and surrounding areas.
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Creating inclusive, family-friendly, and engaging experiences.
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Respecting and celebrating the rich history and heritage of our site.