10 years in the making, the historic Walter Kidd Schoolhouse in Highland Grove, Ontario will be reopened as a genealogy museum, thanks to the hard work and commitment of a community dedicated to seeing the project through. The project has primarily been the work of the schoolhouse historical society who raised much-needed funds, including a $15,000 Trillium Foundation grant and community fundraisers.
The schoolhouse was originally located on Dyno Road, before being moved to Highway 28 in Wilberforce.
The schoolhouse was originally located on Dyno Road, before being moved to Highway 28 in Wilberforce.
To celebrate the hundreds, if not thousands, of hours the community has invested into the building, the museum will be celebrating a grand opening on July 18. The event will include a barbecue, genealogical display, pony rides and live music.
You can read more in an article by Angelica Blenich in the Haliburton County Echo at http://www.haliburtonecho.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2654649
