Merrickville and District Historical Society

05/25/2026

05/20/2026

Speaker Series
"The Historic Rideau Canal-Remastered Photos"
Guest Speaker: Glen Russell

Tues. May 19, 2026
7:00pm
Merrickville Legion

A great big thank you to Glen Russell who made an interesting and educational presentation on remastering Rideau Canal photographs tonight.

It was a full house!

Glen has been a volunteer partner with the Elgin and Area Heritage Society. In this role he has created eight historic pedestals in Rideau Lakes Township, a feature length documentary on Clifford Pennock and his photography, and two major photo exhibits - Clifford Pennock Remastered and the historic Rideau Canal.

Glen presented a detailed look at the historic Rideau Canal, a new photo exhibit being featured at the Merrickville Blockhouse Museum for the 2026 season.

His presentation covered:

- an overview of the exhibit
- a detailed look at 13 key photos from the exhibit
- techniques of digitally remastering photos
- the ethics of digitally remastering historic photos

Thank you to the both the Museum Services Board and Ann Martin for your dedication in securing this exhibit for Blockhouse Museum.

A great big thank you to our coordinator volunteer Tanya Prinsep for doing such an awesome job on this popular series.

Soeaker Series will be taking a summer break. It will resume in September 2026.

05/12/2026

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Summer is on its way, which means the Blockhouse Museum is set to open for another season!

The 2026 Pre-Season Opening hours have been set, and the staff/volunteers at the Museum can’t wait to welcome you.

📅 Dates: Sat/Sun in June. June 6/7, 13/14, 20/21, 27/28
⏰ Times: 11am – 3pm

Admission is all by donation to the Blockhouse Museum. Come for a visit and experience all the exhibits and information that the Museum has to offer!

04/23/2026

Speaker Series
"The Historic Rideau Canal-Remastered Photos"
Guest Speaker: Glen Russell

Tues. May 19, 2026
7:00pm
Merrickville Legion

We have had a wonderful season for The Speaker series and our last one until September will be no different. Here is what you can look forward to.

Glen Russell has been an active media producer since he retired from the telecom industry over 20 years ago. His projects have included both paid and volunteer work in photographic, video, and immersive media. Over the last five years he has been a volunteer partner with the Elgin and Area Heritage Society. In this role he has created eight historic pedestals in Rideau Lakes Township, a feature length documentary on Clifford Pennock and his photography, and two major photo exhibits - Clifford Pennock Remastered and The Historic Rideau Canal.

For the evening’s program, Glen will present a detailed look at The Historic Rideau Canal, a new photo exhibit being featured at the Merrickville Blockhouse Museum for the 2026 season. The presentation will cover:

An overview of the exhibit
A detailed look at 13 key photos from the exhibit
The techniques of digitally remastering photos
The ethics of digitally remastering historic photos

We look forward to having you join us. As always it will take place at the Merrickville Legion and it will be on May 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Suggested voluntary $2 donation

Speaker Series will resume in September 2026.

A great big thank you to our coordinator volunteer Tanya Prinsep for doing such an awesome job on this popular series.

04/22/2026

MDHS Speaker Series
Tues. April 21, 2026 @ 7pm
Merrickville Legion
"Paint With Blooms" presented by Master Gardener Nancy MacDonald.

Thank you to knowledgeable master gardener, Nancy MacDonald, who shared a wealth of gardening information at the MDHS Speaker Series.

You brought a taste of spring to Merrickville with your passion for colour, harmony and garden design.

And, a big thank you goes out to Tanya Prinsep, for organizing another wonderful Speaker Series. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!

04/01/2026

Speaker Series: Paint With Blooms

Let your garden become a masterpiece! Join us for an inspiring evening with Master Gardener Nancy MacDonald as she shares the art of designing with flowers - colour, texture, and seasonal beauty all working in harmony.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
7:00 PM
Merrickville Legion

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting your hands dirty, you’ll leave with fresh ideas to “paint” your own landscape with blooms.

Come for the inspiration. Leave ready to create.
Suggested $2 admission donation

04/01/2026

You’re Invited!
MDHS Speaker Series
Tues. April 21, 2026 @ 7pm
Merrickville Legion
"Paint With Blooms" presented by Master Gardener Nancy MacDonald.

Dreaming of a more beautiful garden? Join us Tuesday April 21, 2026 at 7 PM at the Merrickville Legion for an inspiring evening with Nancy MacDonald.

Discover expert tips on perennials, colour, and garden design - and leave with fresh ideas to make your garden bloom!

Bring a friend and grow with us!

$2 donation is appreciated if possible.