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.
School House
Museum
Fun Day
July 25, 2010
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” favour your ticket
you could win $400.00 in the the Cow
Paddy Contest.
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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)
Swisha Project -
Coppsville/Clarksville aka Chalk River
Valley Carvers Past and Present
Whispered History Project: The People of Buchanan Township
New Display
School
House Museum - New Exhibit
The School House Museum
has a new display. It consists of Indian artefacts that
date as far back as 4000 years. The display belongs to
Al Bancroft and Guy Lemire and is on loan to the Museum. [....More]
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