Preserving and Promoting local history for the former Rideau
Township
The Rideau Township Historical Society
The third annual Heritage Country Fair in Manotick, organized by the Dickinson House Committee of RTHS, was held in Dickinson Square on September 2 and 3, 2016. The 2016 Heritage Country Fair was carried out in partnership with Watson’s Mill, the Manotick Farmers’ Market, the Manotick Horticultural Society, the Manotick Art Association, the ITR Theatre Company and Knox Church, with support from the City of Ottawa and many local businesses.
The event got off to a great start with a family-friendly Barn Dance in Watson's Mill. The "Ever Hopeful String Band" provided the music and their caller, Pippa Hall, led dancers through traditional country dances in line and circle formations.
On Saturday, September 3, Dickinson Square was filled with fair activities, including horse and carriage rides, a flower and vegetable show, art and baking contests, a family dog show, a model train display, an old-fashioned photo studio, food vendors and live musical and theatrical performances.
Below, the Friday night barn dance.
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Rideau Township Historical Society
Box 56, North Gower
Ontario, K0A 2T0
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Acknowledgement
The Society gratefully acknowledges the financial support, advice, and assistance of the City of Ottawa for our endeavours.
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Attend the meetings and enjoy the presentations, meet other people interested in local history, find fascinating projects to volunteer for, get assistance and advice with genealogical and historical research, and learn more about local history.
Meetings are held monthly (except for July and August) at various locations in the former Rideau Township including Manotick, Kars, North Gower, and Carsonby. We also do excursions to historical points of interest.
Yearly membership costs are $10 for a single & $15 for a family.
To join contact the Membership Director.
