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DATE FOUNDED:
1991
MISSION:
The mission of this organization is to enhance the historical
site of Kinnear's Mills and its cultural heritage in close cooperation
with other community groups.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
The Kinnear's Mills Heritage Centre is located in the former Methodist
Church, where visitors may learn about pioneer history and view
an exhibition of early photographs.
COLLECTIONS:
N/A.
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
Visitors are invited to come and discover the history of the Northern
Appalachian Townships. The area's first settlers -- the English,
Irish and Scottish -- brought with them their customs, know-how,
music, and way of life. Guides will relate the life stories of our
village's forefathers -- people like James Kinnear, a mill operator,
and Harriet Wilson, whose thriving general store first opened in
1847. They will learn how the drive and determination of these pioneers
helped build a vibrant economy and community.
Visitors will meet characters who will describe local life in the
19th century. They will also visit four churches -- Presbyterian,
Anglican, Methodist and Catholic.
Special events in 2004:
June 5:
Traditional dance workshop
June 19: Site opening with animation
June 20: Brunch and Gaelic music with the Trisona band; fine arts
painters.
July 11: Traditional music
July 24: Musical gala
July 25: Brunch and bagpipers
August 8: Accordionist
August 21: La Relève Beauceronne (music and dance)
September 11: Calèche rides
September 12: Brunch and local fiddlers
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PUBLICATIONS:
Strolling Up and Down Kinnear's Mills ($5.00)
Kinnear's Mills in the Townships' History (free).
BUSINESS HOURS:
June 28-August 31. Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekend of September 6-7.
ENTRY FEES
/ MEMBERSHIP:
Adults:
$8.00;
Children (under 12 years old): $4.00
LANGUAGE OF SERVICE:
French / English.
HOW TO REACH
US:
Civic address:
Héritage Kinnear's Mills
310, rue des Fondateurs
Kinnear's Mills, QC
G0N 1K0
Mailing address:
Héritage Kinnear's Mills
122, rue des Églises
Kinnear's Mills, QC
G0N 1K0
Tel.: (418) 424-0480
Fax: (418) 424-3015
Email: heritagekm@bellnet.ca
WEB SITE:
N/A.
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