The Rolph, Buchanan, Wylie and McKay
Historical Society
35753 Hwy. 17,
 RR#1,
Deep River, Ontario,
Tel: (613) 584-2917
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EVENTS

 

 

  • St Patrick's Day Dance

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    Christmas Parade Photos

     


    St Patrick's Day Dance Photos

    Date Saturday near St Patrick's Day
    Hours 8:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M
    Location School House Museum, Deep River , Ontario
    Description

    Held in the Lions Club Hall in Chalk River and celebrating the Irish heritage of the Upper Ottawa Valley, this dance features Old Time Valley Music and Old Time Square-dancing. A lunch is served. Dancing is from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am. Door prizes and spot dances included.

    Strawberry Social Photos

    Date Sunday in Late June
    Hours 1 pm to 3 pm
    Location School House Museum, Deep River , Ontario
    Description

    Enjoy free homemade Strawberry Shortcake with coffee or tea at the Old Log House.

    Fun Day  - Fun for everyone Photos

    Date Sunday, August Long weekend at the Museum
    Hours noon to 4 pm
    Location School House Museum, Deep River , Ontario
    Description

    School House Museum, Deep River , Ontario

    Fun Day at the Schoolhouse Museum 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, barbeque, baking contest and auction, and "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 "Cow Paddy Contest"

     Lumberjack Supper Photos

    Date 3rd Sunday, in October (October 21, 2007)
    Hours 5 pm to 9 pm
    Location Chalk River Lions Hall, Chalk River, Ontario
    Description
    An authentic Lumber Camp supper is served in the Lions Club Hall in Chalk River by Volunteers. Following the meal the diners are entertained by local singers, fiddle players and step dancers of all ages.
    Admission Adults $20.00, 12and under $8.00
      Tickets for the supper will go on sale  Wednesday, October 4 from 10 to 12 noon . Due to the popularity of this event the Historical Society will be selling the tickets on a first-come first -serve basis.
     
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