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.
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2011 Events
The annual Christmas Dance sponsored by the RBWM Historical Society
(School House Museum) will be held Saturday , Nov 26th from 8:00 pm to
12:00 am in the Lions Ckub Hall in Chalk River Ontario. Music by "The
Entertainers". Admission - $25.00 pr couple, $12.50 Single. A light lunch
is included.
BAKE SALE
The Annual Pre Christmas Bake sale , sponsored by the School House
Museum will be held at the Lions Club Hall in Chalk River on Sunday 20 Nov
2011. Come stock up on all the home made goodies.
BAKE SALE
Event Information
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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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