Merrickville & District Historical Society

Presents

History in Your Hands

Join guest speaker

Dr. James Opp of Carleton University,

as he takes us on a virtual tour of the Rideau Canal
by fusing historical photography with
smart-phone technology.

Envision the Rideau as it was!

Ste. Marguerite Bourgeoys School, Read Street, Merrickville

7:30 pm Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Refreshments, All are Welcome to Attend

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Membership has benefits! Renew for 2012 now. See the Membership Has Benefits Page

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Our Digital Archives are now available at the Merrickville Library. For details see the Digital History Now Available Page

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Read our latest newsletter Volume 9, Number 3 - Fall 2011

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McGuigans Cemetery: We've added a new section to the website all about McGuigan Cemetery.

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During 2007, the Merrickville & District Historical Society presented a memorable series of lectures celebrating the Rideau Canal and its 175 years of history. Subjects were chosen and presented by recognized authorities who provided an entertaining and informative perspective on the Canal, its origins, its uses, its successes and failures and its people.

The series was wonderfully received - with over 200 "season tickets" sold and, on average, some 240 keen Rideau history buffs in attendance for each lecture.

View a Summary of the Series and the Thank-Yous.

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Summaries of the completed Rideau 175 Lectures have been posted to the
2007 Lecture Series Page.

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PRIME MINISTER HARPER OPENS BLOCKHOUSE MUSEUM

Photo by: Michael Whittiker

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and son Ben with John & Sheena Cowan

Brilliant sunshine on the banks of the Rideau Canal, the Merrickville & District Historical Society Blockhouse Museum sporting a new set of illustrative displays provided by Parks Canada, a Scottish Piper, a military re-enactors musket barrage salute, short speeches, even a group of hookers, rug hookers that is. And to add special honour to the occasion, a ceremonial cutting of the opening ribbon by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

READ THE REST OF THE STORY

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We've added three (3) new photo galleries, all about the historic homes of Merrickville and area. See the History Page.

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