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Timeline of Avonlea & District Museum - Heritage House
| 1980 | Originally opened on June 28 in the old school in Avonlea as a part of the "Celebrate Saskatchewan" celebration. |
| When the school was to be demolished, artifacts were moved into the old pool hall on the north east corner of Main St. and 1st Ave. | |
| 1981 | A museum committee was formed and correspondence made with the CN to purchase the old train station building for $105 and lease the land it was on to the year 2000. An agreement was make and a Sales Award was signed as of January 16, to the Village of Avonlea. |
| 1982 | Avonlea & District Museum - Heritage House was incorporated as a non-profit organization on May 31. A Municipal Heritage Grant of $5593 was awarded to be used in restoration of the building. |
| 1989 | In June, CN donated a retired combination Work & Bunk Car. |
| 1995 | On June 5th, the museum purchased 0.63 acres on the north side of the train station. |
| 1996 | On Oct. 30th, a 100' X 50' metal/pole building was constructed on the recently purchased 0.63 acres, and is to be used for displays. |
| 1998 | In June, the Truax Anglican Church was moved in to add to the displays. |