by | Jun 18, 2017 | Vintage Westport
Happenings in 1919 in the words of Nell McCann“Sister OHara Died at Philadelphia – with her her Sisters – & her Remains were brought to Kingston on Mar 12th accompanied By Margaret, Jenny & John & his Wife – Met in Kingston by Steve OHara & Wife...
by | Jun 18, 2017 | Vintage Westport
Now that the New Year has arrived, let’s transport ourselves back ninety-nine years to 1918 when the Red Cross was first organized in Westport. At this time, the village had been thrown into the devastation of The Great War, losses and injuries had begun to pile up,...
by | Jun 18, 2017 | Vintage Westport
The holidays are a time to celebrate, be joyous, and be with family. However, during the war years, the village was filled with the tensions of local boys preparing for battle and heading overseas.During the early days of World War I, parents, friends, and relatives...
by | Jun 18, 2017 | Vintage Westport
Christmas is almost here, and The Rideau District Museum would like to thank all that have bought copies of The Book of Westport and The Diary of Nell McCann to give as gifts for the holidays. Your support of the museum is greatly appreciated. Nell’s diary has been an...
by | Jun 18, 2017 | Vintage Westport
In keeping with the holiday season, I decided this would be a good time to share some Christmas entries from Nell’s Diary from 1912: “Mrs. Jas Mulville moved into her new house Christmas Eve Dec 24/12” “Born to Mrs. Coskey (nee A. Brady) a son on Christmas Day 1912”...
by | Jun 18, 2017 | Vintage Westport
Back in the early part of the 1900’s, people died in many unusual ways. A lot. Mr. Ben Tett was found dead in his chair in December of 1915. Miss Mary Black was found dead sitting on her chair on Fair Day in 1917. George Hartwell was found dead in his chair in May of...
