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We
need volunteers for the following
excellent events and
future planning !
The
following events will be hosted at the Melville White Church,
15962
Mississauga Road, Caledon (approximately
4 km south of Belfountain)
Contact
us to arrange your marriage at the historic Melville “White”
Church!
"ReinKARNation
Music Concert"
Sunday,
May 27th, 2012. 1PM Free admission.
Join
the Belfountain Heritage Society for an afternoon of music
played by classic organist, Rodney
Jantzi, on our beautifully restored KARN reed pump organ.
KARN pump organs were the iPod of the day at the turn of the
century and could be found in churches and cathedrals around
the world. Manufactured in Woodstock, Ontario, these gorgeous
instruments are a feat of engineering and have a marvellously
mesmerizing sound.
175th
Anniversary Art Show
Opening
Saturday, September 15th and running through Sunday, September
23rd, 2012. Free admission
This
show will feature works done by you, local artists, that are
their responses to the church itself, its history and its
place in the pioneer Rockside community. It will be curated by
a committee of artists and gallery owners rather than juried.
175th
Commemorative Art Show Book Launch and Artists' Reception
Sunday,
September 16th, 2012, in the afternoon.
This
project will promote the work of local artists not only
through the show itself but through the publication the
soft-cover coffee table type book which will feature
reproductions of every artwork in the show and an article on
the history of the area which will be written by Ken Weber.
Official
175th Anniversary Tea Party
Sunday,
September 23th, 2012, 1PM.
The
official event to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the
historic timber frame church built by Scottish settlers in
1837.
A
sumptuous afternoon tea will be served complete with scones,
cream and jam, provided by Tintagels Tea Room & More.
Tap
your toes to the music of the Golden Country Classics band as
you discover our pioneering heritage. Tickets need to be
reserved in advance via Belfountain Heritage Society members
noted below or purchased at Tintagels
Tea Room & More in
Erin, 519-833-0019
The
purpose of this Society shall be to bring together those
people interested in the diverse historical heritage of
Belfountain and district. To research, retain, preserve and
present historical data pertaining to the region. More
specifically, the aim and objectives shall be:
1. To
undertake and promote the study of any phase of historical
research within Belfountain and district.
2. To
illuminate the past so we may understand the future; to
encourage the preservation of the historical, archaeological
and architectural heritage of Belfountain and district by
publishing or printing material; by marketing buildings (which
could subsequently be designated), sites or other features of
historical landscape; by holding public meetings, lectures and
exhibitions; and by undertaking a variety of information
sharing, publicity and public education programs.
3. To
do all such proper things as are necessary; incidental or
conductive to the attainments of the aims and objectives, or
for information or bookings contact us at:
info@belfountainheritage.com
President
- Sarah Bohan 519-316-0060
sarah.bohan@belfountainheritage.com
Vice
President - Brian Moorcroft 519-927-9519
Secretary /
Treasurer –
Judy
Mabee 519-316-0222
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