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Welcome to MDHS!

Welcome to the MDHS!

Merrickville and District Historical Society is a volunteer-run organization based in the village of Merrickville-Wolford, a beautiful historic village spanning the Rideau Canal, one hour south of the nation's capital Ottawa, ON.  MDHS encourages interest in the history and heritage of Merrickville-Wolford.  MDHS also operates the seasonal museum at the Merrickville Blockhouse National Historic Site of Canada.

 

Tucked away on the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Merrickville Blockhouse was built in 1832 as a defensive structure designed to protect British North America from American invasion. By the time of its completion the threat of invasion had passed and the Blockhouse was converted into a home for the lockmaster.  In 1939 the Merrickville Blockhouse was recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada. MDHS was instrumental in preserving this building in the 1960's and has operated the Merrickville Blockhouse Museum since 1967.

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The Merrickville Blockhouse Museum is located along the Rideau River - a route used by many indigenous peoples.  Today it is part of  the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people.

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Visit the Merrickville Blockhouse Museum

Upcoming Events

2023 SEASON OPEN

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August 19 - September 8, 2023

(OPEN Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon.)

(CLOSED Tues. & Wed.)

10am - 6pm

Historical Interpreter Guides on site.

Free admission or by donation.

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For tours/more information:

Email:   info@merrickvillehistory.org

Upcoming News

Online Collection is Now live

Click here to view our new online database

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UPCOMING EVENTS
SPEAKER SERIES - organized by Donna Ross

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THE CITY THAT DID NOT DIE:  THE LEGACIES OF THE HALIFAX EXPLOSION DEC. 6, 1917

Presented by Dr. Stella Stanley

Professor Emeritus, Mount Saint Vincent University

Tues. Sept. 26, 2023 at 7pm

Merrickville Legion

free event/donations accepted

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