Welcome
The School House Museum is owned and operated by the Rolph,
Buchanan, Wylie & McKay Historical Society. It contains a unique
collections of artifacts and photographs -some dating back to the 1800's
- illustrating the history of the Municipality of Laurentian
Hills , formerly the four townships of Rolph
Buchanan Wylie and McKay in the Upper Ottawa Valley. Lumbering is a
major component but the Museum encompasses many facets of local history
such as Hydro Electric and Nuclear Power development, railroads, pioneer
farming, highway construction, life on and along the Ottawa River and
home life. Social institutions, schools, churches, Scouting, Women's
Institutes, etc are represented. The authentic Log House is fully
furnished.
2009
EVENTS
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Annual Strawberry
Social: June 28 at the School House Museum , noon to 3 PM, enjoy
fresh strawberries and cake and tea served under the towering pines
by Historical Society members. Admission Adults $6.00, ten and under
$3.00.
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Annual FUN Day:26 July
at the School House Museum, 12 noon to 4 PM, “Fun Day” is old
fashioned, volunteer-run fun, in the buildings and under the tall
pines of our beautiful grounds. There are races and games for the
children, demonstrations, barbecue, baking contest, and auction, and
“The Cow Paddy Bingo”. “Cow Horn” delicacies similar to Beaver Tails
are sold at the kitchen window. There is something for all ages. All
Museum buildings are open for browsing and should “Bessie” favor
your ticket you could win $400.00 in the the Cow Paddy Contest.
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Annual Lumberjack
Supper: (Held in Chalk River Lions Hall) 25 October, 5.30 to 9 PM ,
an authentic Lumber camp Supper is served by volunteers. Following
the meal the diners are entertained by local singers, fiddle players
and step dancers of all ages. Admission Adults $20.00, ten and under
$8.00
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Museum Open: July
and August – Friday thru Tuesday .11-5
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Hours & Admission
How to get here
Museum Open:
June - Weekends
11:00 - 5:00
July and August – Friday thru
Tuesday
11:00 - 5:00
Admission
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Adults
- $5
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Youth
8-17 - $3
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Children under 8 - Free
Event Information
created by member of the Schoolhouse Museum and
posted on the Virtual Museum of Canada
(CD copies available)
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