Part Seventy-One ~ and then there were more

Part Seventy-One ~ and then there were more

For some reason, the obituaries were full of drowning deaths in the early days. Whether it was caused by the clothing that was worn (nobody dared leave their home without that three-piece suit or bulky day dress with bustle and hat), a lack of lighting along the water...
Part Seventy ~ Some interesting snippets

Part Seventy ~ Some interesting snippets

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, I am...
Part Sixty-Nine ~ Extra! Extra!  Read all about it!

Part Sixty-Nine ~ Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

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 purchasing “The...
Part Sixty-Seven ~ Hooray for The Harbour

Part Sixty-Seven ~ Hooray for The Harbour

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 Forrester An...