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| Alternate Name |
Merrickville Lockstation |
| Legal Name |
Merrickville and District Historical Society |
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| Located In Community |
Merrickville |
| Address & Map |
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| Intersection |
St Lawrence St and Main St E |
| Mailing Address |
PO Box 294
Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0 |
| Physical Access |
Partially Accessible - ramp at front door, ground floor only, stairs to upper level |
| Parking |
Free parking |
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| Description (Service) |
History museum * largest blockhouse on the Rideau Canal * artifacts and social environment of a rural community in the 19th and early 20th centuries * archives of The Merrickville and District Historical Society |
| Hours |
Mid-May to Mid-June, Sat-Sun 12 noon-4 pm * Mid-June to Labour Day, Mon-Sun 10 am-5 pm * Labour Day to Thanksgiving, Sat-Sun 12 noon-4 pm (subject to volunteer staffing) * call for statutory holiday hours |
| Areas Served |
Merrickville-Wolford |
| Eligibility |
No restrictions |
| Application |
Call, e-mail or visit website for more information. |
| Languages |
English ; French - Limited, artifact description in both official languages |
| Fees |
Admission - Donations accepted |
| Service Categories |
Archives ; Historical Societies ; Museums |
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| Office Phone |
Blockhouse Museum 613-269-4034 |
| E-Mail |
info@merrickvillehistory.org |
| Website |
www.merrickvillehistory.org |
| Social Media |
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| Primary Contact |
Ann Martin, President; Phone: 613-269-2042; Email: acm.mapletale@gmail.com |
| Alternate Contact |
Michael Whittacker, First Vice President; Phone: 613-258-0477; Email: arpent_blanc@yahoo.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator |
Ellen Hackett, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 613-269-2621; Email: thehacketts@sympatico.ca |
| Primary Executive |
Ann Martin, President |
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| Established |
1965 |
| Funding |
Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119038776RR0001 |
| Elections |
The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material |
Merrickville Walking Tour * Merrickville District a Driving tour * The Blockhouse Museum booklet, McGuigan and Collar Hill Cemetery |
| Resources |
Website, Facebook |
| Accreditation |
Yes, by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site |
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