by | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
I have been reading through a book of old obituaries and articles which have been kindly loaned to the museum, and to say that some of them are fascinating would be an understatement. Although a little different than what we usually showcase on Vintage Westport,...
by | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
We are open for the season and ready for another busy summer at The Rideau District Museum! Our latest fund-raising publication is ready and hot off the presses for your reading enjoyment. For only $5.00 you can support The Rideau District Museum by...
by | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Spring is in full swing in the village and that means that seasonal businesses, shuttered for the long winter, are now opening their doors. Golf courses, chip wagons, and The Rideau District Museum are ready for another busy summer where we welcome tourists and...
by | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
It was an exciting event in the village back at the turn of the century when the government sent in the dredge to remove weeds from the channel. Photo Source: From the postcard collection of Cliff McEwen with special thanks to Stuart McEwen and Jim...
by | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Way, way back in 1914, the following entries were recorded in Nell McCann’s diary: “Moved our Bed upstairs & Started house cleaning May 12th 1914 Noah Whitmarsh died of Plura Pneumonia. Nursed by Miss Lynn May 14th 1914 Ernie Botting &...
by | Jun 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
We at Vintage Westport would like to take this opportunity to thank The Review-Mirror for allowing us to use images found within the pages of vintage Westport Mirrors over the years. We are very fortunate that a small village like Westport has had a local...
