As one walks down a step into the cozy parlor setting, one is amazed by the artifacts that are placed around the room. The walls are covered with old pictures - everything from portraits to weddings. One picture is particularly striking: it's the picture of a porclien-faced woman names Margaret Quigley (1888-1912). Quigley resided on Quigley's Lane, off Piper Stock Hill until the age of 24. It was at that time she passed away from Tuburculosis - a common disease of those times.

Nestled amond dishes arranged in a glass case lies the oldest artifact of the museum. It's a two hundred year old platter that was once owned by George White's great grandmother - a resident of Torbay.

In this section of the museum, there seems to be something for everyone. Music lovers can check out the old wooden organ and stool, as well as the old records and record player. For the fashion lover, there is even a mannequin supporting the dress of the times. For the young children, there are dolls and carriages and even, a Christening dress dating back over one hundred years'.

A mixer from the 1930's is placed on a table along with an iron toaster and various pots and pans. The table is one of the artifacts that were collected from St. Michael's Convent before it was torn down.

In the corner, there is a dresser with a mirror. A wash jug and basin rests up on it. There is also a shaving kit, hair accessories and an old bottle of Colgate toothpaste.

An old parlour stove, in good condition, rests under a mantel and is the focus point of several chairs (part of the nine-piece parlor set received from the Convent). There is an area that is filled with old irons, cameras, a typewriter, sewing machine and much, much more. The parlour setting is an ideal glimpse of a "Torbay living room" at the turn of the century.

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