MICHENER HOUSE MUSEUM

This 100-year-old neat white home, nestled in downtown Lacombe, was the birthplace of one of Canada's greatest statesmen, Roland Michener.  Michener, who served as Canada's Governor General and Speaker of the House, was born in the house April 17, 1900.   The bed he was born in is still on display in the home.

The house which sits at 5036 - 51 Street, also has the distinction of being the oldest Methodist manse in Alberta, which means it is designated as a provincial historic resource.  The house was owned by the Methodist Church until 1922.  Michener's parents lived in Lacombe for four years, where is father served as the Methodist minister.

The museum is furnished with household items from 1900 and earlier.  Walking through the home, visitors will notice personal items of the Michener family and from the life and career of Roland Michener, who was a lawyer and served as Canada's Governor General from 1967 - 74.

Admission to the Michener House Museum is by donation.  Hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily, from May to September.