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

Strawberry Social Photos

Date June 29
Hours 12-3
Location School House Museum, Deep River , Ontario
Description

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

Fun Day  - Fun for everyone Photos

Date Sunday, July  27 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 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.

 


Christmas Parade Photos

 


St Patrick's Day Dance Photos

St Patrick's Day Dance

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.

 

Regular Events

Monthly Meetings - Open to everyone

Memberships in the Historical Society.

Staying the Run Book

  • Copies are still available - a great buy and a great gift at $15.00. 
  • This is an interesting and comprehensive history of our area, compiled two years ago.  

Special Historical Projects

 

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