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Rosebud Centennial Museum highlights the pioneer and ranching history of the Rosebud, Redland and Beynon area. Indians, cowboys and settlers were drawn to this beautiful valley. Now the Rosebud School of the Arts has built on this heritage to become the cultural centre for the Canadian Badlands.

Many unique collections, such as cartoon post cards sent by Dick Cosgrave, a ten time Calgary Stampede winner as a chuckwagon driver, famous rancher Jack Morton, salt shaker collection, old fashioned washing machines, Rosebud School of the Arts memorablia are available for visitors to look through.

One feature is an extraordinary collection of antique tools, which were gathered over a lifetime by the late B.D. "Dude" Cote of Strathmore. Mr. Cote collected from neighbours, attended auction sales and spent many hours to bring his tools into "next to new"condition.

The Museum also features a self-guided walking tour of 12 signs around Rosebud, which outline local history.

The building that houses the Rosebud Centennial Museum had a colourful past. In the 1920's and 30's it was a Mah Joe's Laundry. Later it was used as a farm implement and bulk oil dealership and then was coffee shop for several years. The building sat empty and was in a state of disrepair when the Rosebud Lions Club decided to fix it up and open a museum. An official opening was held in 1967 with then Lieutenant Governor Grant MacEwan in attendance. Most of the original artifacts were collected from local farms and residences. In 1979 the operation of the Museum was taken over by the Rosebud Historical Society and much of our success can be attributed to Shirley and the late Rial Barr who spent many hours refurbishing and cataloging the artifacts. Nadine Hymas played a major role in the Museum's successful operation.

Located right across from Rosebud Theatre, patrons and other visitors can enjoy a journey through the past as well as snacks and crafts at the the Little Country Blessings General Store.