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Ashcroft Museum

"Located in the brick "Dominion" building, built in 1917, the Ashcroft Museum is located at the corner of Brink and 4th Street. Originally the Village Post Office, the Ashcroft Museum moved into the building in 1980.

Considered one of the best museums located in any BC Village, the collection includes artifacts that date back to the early 1900's and and bears witness to Ashcroft's "Glory Days". Displays honour the local Indigenous People, the Chinese community and other pioneers of the area.


Ranching, sports, and fossils exhibits are featured on the top floor, as well as one of the most popular displays “the coal mine.” The museum also features a changing display, and each year something new is showcased! The Museum also has extensive archives relating to the history and its pioneer families, and Museum staff is happy to assist visitors who are looking for information.

Entrance to the Museum is by donation and a lift enables visitors with mobility issues to access the main floor."
Source: Ashcroft, BC

The rocker style washing machine was first introduced around 1888. Considered one of the greatest inventions of its time, reducing the time and efforts of the homesteader's wife on "Monday is Wash Day".

Though the rocker tub and wringer are not identified this is most likely circa 1920'. The large rocker arm is attached to the front and the handle is swayed from side to side creating the rocker motion. The rocker tub and wringer sits on a metal frame.

Overall the rocker tub washing machine is in fairly good condition. There is a wooden wringer with two small wooden rollers with an adjustable tension knob on the top of the wringer. The wringer is well used.

Also on display is an old glass wash board and a nicely preserved E*Z*E wooden wringer.

Address: Ashcroft Museum 404 Brink Street Ashcroft, Canada BC V0K 1A0 Website for Museum/Business: [Web Link] Admission: Donation Business Hours: Standard Hours: Monday to Sunday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Closed all Statutory Holidays Visitors will be REQUIRED to: 1. Wear masks- If you do not have one, we will provide one for you 2. Use hand sanitizers upon entrance; provided for you inside 3. Follow arrows in a one-way only direction 4. Maintain required distance of 2 meters (6 feet) 5. Refrain from touching artifacts Website for additional information: Not listed

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