Posts tagged ‘Arthur Child Heritage Museum’

Holly and Ivy Arts Fair

 

Holly & Ivy Arts Fair 2015 is to be held the weekend of November 21st – 22nd at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum at 125 Water St, Gananoque, ON, K7G 3E3

This is a beautiful location with great lighting, lots of free parking, an elevator, nearby restaurants and right on the water front. Gananoque is easily accessible from Highway 401 or County Road 2 as well as the International Ivy Lea Bridge.

Contact Catherine Richmond at 1-613-923-1571 or email her at richmond@ripnet.com if you are interested in taking part.

Thanksgiving Cider and Gingerbread Cookies at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum

Thanksgiving Cider and Gingerbread Cookies at the Arthur Child Heritage MuseumThanksgiving Cider and Gingerbread Cookies at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum

Monday, October 12, 2015 – from 10:00am to 5:00pm

125 Water Street., Gananoque

 

 

Step in from the cool fall air and enjoy a cup of hot apple cider with some gingerbread cookies on the side. Savour the aroma of autumn then visit the Museum exhibits and Gift shop or relax on our veranda overlooking the river and the Islands. Life is good!

Admission Details: By Donation

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Website: www.1000islandsheritagemuseum.com

Contact Name: Linda Mainse

Contact Email: ivillage@cogeco.net

Contact Phone: 613-382-2535

Contact Organization: Arthur Child Heritage Museum

Summer Evening in the Islands Fundraiser

Arthur Child Heritage MuseumOur 8th annual Summer Evening in the Islands will be hosted at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum, 125 Water St., Gananoque from 6 – 10 pm on
July 9th, 2015, catered by the RIVA.

Enjoy a relaxing evening by the river of music, good company, delicious morsels, fine wine and a silent auction all in support of the Museum.

Tickets sold in advance: $125 p/p with a $70 tax receipt.
Contact 613-382-2535 or drop by the Museum between 10 – 5 pm to purchase.

2015 Season Opening at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum

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Date:

from Saturday, May 2, 2015 – 10:00am to Saturday, October 31, 2015 – 4:00pm

Location: 125 Water Street, Gananoque, Ontario

The refurbishing of our Museum is complete and we are ready to launch a new season with a new Seasonal Exhibit “Back in the Day:

Dated Technologies” and a new Permanent second floor Exhibit, “Plying the River”. Open daily from 10 am until October 31st Admission Details: Admission by Donations. For information on fully guided, group tours please contact the Museum.

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Website: www.1000islandsheritagemuseum.com
Contact Name: Linda Mainse
Contact Email: ivillage@cogeco.net

Contact Phone: 613-382-2535
Contact Organization: Arthur Child Heritage

Arthur Child Heritage Museum Re-Opens

The refurbishing of the Arthur Child Heritage Museum is complete and we are ready to launch a new season on Saturday, May 2, 2015 starting at 10. The museum is located at 125 Water Street, Gananoque, Ontario.

Arthur Child Heritage Museum

with a new Seasonal Exhibit “Back in the Day: Dated Technologies” and a new Permanent second floor Exhibit, “Plying the River”. Open daily from 10 am until October 31st.

Admission is by Donations. For information on fully guided, group tours please contact the Museum or visit www.1000islandsheritagemuseum.com

Welcome Back to the “Cangarda”

The entire community is invited to welcome back the “Cangarda” to the 1000 Islands. She return on June 2, 2011, 3:30 to 6:00 pm on the dock of the Arthur Child Heritage Museum in Gananoque. All ages welcomed and there will be complimentary food and refreshments served.

Cangarda

This 126′ “Cangarda” Steam Launch, built in 1901 will be dockside at the Museum, as she makes her first stop in Canadian waters since leaving in the early 1950’s.This vessel might be better known to some as the Magedoma. Senator George T. Fulford, of Brockville owned it from 1905 until the early 1950’s. It has been completely restored and is en-route to Brockville once again on June 6th.

Autumn/Fall Upcoming Event in Gananoque

Autumn In the 1000 IslandsDoors Open Gananoque

The town of Gananoque invites you to experience their most treasured locations during Doors Open Gananoque. Step back in time with Doors Open, experiencing some of the most intriguing and charming heritage sites in eastern Ontario.

Date: October 2nd & 3rd

Doors Open Magazines are available at the Town Hall and Chamber of Commerce. Click Here for Doors Open Gananoque Event Details.

Jammin’ In the Islands

Date: October 16th, – 18th

Enjoy live jazz, swing, and blues music at venues throughout the town. Look for more entertainment throughout the downtown core. Click Here for Jammin’ In the Islands Event Details.

*More events listed on our Event Calendar.

Doors Open Gananoque 2009

Gananoque will open it’s doors to the public.

On Saturday October 3 – 4th, public and private historic Gananoque buildings open their doors to the public. Supported by the Ontario Heritage Trust, this community wide event allows visitors to learn more about local heritage, history and architecture.

Doors Open Magazines are available at the Town Hall, Chamber of Commerce and Government Information Centres and Travel Information Centre throughout Ontario. For more information visit: www.townofgananoque.com or email: bguy@townofgananoque.ca

Trinity House Inn

Here is a list of participants:

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (Will be hosting a Chicken Barbecue on the Saturday evening of Doors Open) click here for more info

Sleepy Hollow Bed and Breakfast click here for more info

Trinity House Inn click here for more info

Arthur Child Heritage Museum

Arthur Child Heritage Museum of the Thousand Islands click here for more info

Athlone Inn click here for more info

Auberge Victoria Rose Inn click here for more info

Beaver Hall Bed & Breakfast click here for more info

Grace United (October 3 visit Grace United Church for a Mom To Mom Sale
9:00a.m – 2:00p.m) click here for more info

Gananoque Inn & Spa click here for more info

Gananoque Town Hall

MacDonald House- Gananoque Town Hall click here for more info

Thousand Island Playhouse click here for more info

St. John the Evangelis Church click here for more info

Laura Bird at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum

Another musical weekend in Gananoque Ontario!

Come to the Arthur Child Heritage Museum on October 16-18th from 2-4pm to hear Laura Bird, Vocalist (music sample right).

This three day event is taking place in several different locations throughout Gananoque. You can call the Town of Gananoque for more information at (613) 382-2149.

Come on down and swing along. A $5 Bracelet gets you into all the weekend venues.

Laura Bird