The Lucan Area Heritage, a non-profit organization, was formed in the April 1995, and got its start in the old Ford Dealership Building on Main Street, Lucan, Ontario, in Hank Arnold's show-room.  We gathered historical artifacts and displayed them every Saturday afternoon for public viewing. 

   Our first big fund raiser was selling Cash Calendars with a prize drawn every day of the year. In two years, we had a profit of about $25,000.00. Other fundraisers include: Ride Back in Time, Heritage Dinners, Heritage Festivals, Bus Tours, selling scrap metal, and awesome auction sales, and of course, many private donations.

   In the fall of 1998, we purchased a lot with a two-car garage from Dr. Lock, and by February 1999, we had it and our log cabin in good enough shape to move in.

       Our Museum Display Includes:

History of 12 original schoolhouses, 2 central schools, 
     Lucan High School, & Medway High School
Several family histories
Histories of businesses past & present
Histories of sports
Women's Institute scrap books
Records of past activities of our museum
Records of cemeteries in Biddulph
Souvenirs & books for sale

2007 Lucan Area Heritage Events

Donnelly Day - Saturday, September 8th, 2007

This event is cancelled!

 

Come to Lucan Area Heritage & Donnelly Museum

 

...Enjoy a barbecue on the lawn outside the log cabin

...Be entertained with a Donnelly skit on the porch of the log cabin
...Hop on a bus with a Heritage narrator and go back in history
...You will go on the same route the Vigilantee Committee took
on the night of February 3rd, 1880.

...Visit the Donnelly Homestead and meet Rob Salts who will

acquaint you with the Donnelly tragedy

...Go in the barn which is known to be haunted

...Stop at the Cemetary and see the gravestone of the Donnellys.

 

First bus leaves at 4:00 p.m. and the second bus leaves at 5:30 p.m.

$25.00 per person

 

For tickets contact Jackie Martens at 519-227-1197
or e-mail martensjcp@hotmail.com.

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LUCAN AREA HERITAGE
PRESENTS
THE 4TH ANNUAL

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
HOME TOUR & PIONEER TEA & DESSERT

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 2007
11:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m

7 BEAUTIFUL HOMES TO BE VIEWED

$20.00 PER PERSON

Tickets can be purchased at most stores in Lucan, plus the two
banks in Lucan, Village Vines in Exeter, Country Cafe in Ilderton
or by calling Sheila at 519-227-1812

E-mail Sheila at: cshodgins@sympatico.ca

Get Your Tickets Early!

Get together with your family and friends
and Get in the Spirit....
Enjoy a Christmas Extravaganza in Lucan!!!!!

Lucan Area Heritage invites you to see our decorated homes, enjoy store and
restaurant discounts and take pleasure in the homemade desserts at our Pioneer Tea.


Begin your day by viewing a couple of homes!

 Take a break and stop for lunch!
Show your home tour ticket and you could receive restaurant discounts!

View the rest of the homes!

Attend our Pioneer Tea & Dessert
Enjoy our festive surroundings and warm yourself with a steaming
cup of coffee/tea along with an assortment of home made desserts.
The Pioneer Tea is included in the price of your ticket.

End this delightful day by
Shopping in our assortment of unique shops
all along the Main Street as far down and past the
Community Centre. Show your home tour ticket
and you could receive store discounts!  

2008 Lucan Area Heritage Events

Heritage Dinner - February 19th, 2008.

Watch for more on our 10th Awesome Auction on Saturday, March 29th, 2008.

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Stock Photo courtesy: Weightwatchers

'TAKE FIVE'
Ladies Day
Watch for more on our 2nd Annual 'Take Five' Ladies Day on Saturday, June 7th, 2008.

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If you've got the bus,
we've got the tour!!

New fund raiser for school bus trips, or just bus trips for anyone who may be interested.

Come to Lucan for information regarding the Donnellys.
Create your own bus trip by using
1, and/or 2 of the options below:

'Retracing History' Tour:

Let a member of Lucan Area Heritage guide you on a bus tour of the route the Vigilance Committee
took on the night of the Donnelly massacre. Tour highlights where old buildings once stood, or are
still standing today. Tour our log cabin which is a replica of the original homestead. Once you walk
into the log cabin you will step back in history to February 3rd, 1880 the night of the
Donnelly massacre. 
Cost is $5.00 per person

Donnelly Homestead Site Tours:
Come and tour the site and hear the story as told by Robert Salts who lives on the original land that
was settled by James & Johannah Donnelly. The tour includes an oral presentation, viewing artifacts, and actual original photographs of family members.
Cost is $5.00 per person.

For tour information call: 
Jackie Martens at: 519-227-1197 or e-mail: martensjcp@hotmail.com
Sheila Hodgins at: 519-227-1812  or e-mail: cshodgins@sympatico.ca

REMEMBERING OUR PAST
TO ESTABLISH OUR FUTURE!

Building On A Rich History:
The Lucan Area Heritage Association operates a museum dedicated to the preservation and retelling of the most famous historical events of the area. Events such as Lucan's role in the rich story of the underground railway known as the Wilberforce Settlement, continued development of the area by Irish settlers, and the infamous Donnelly massacre are key chapters in our history and a vital part of our future.

Preserving Our Past:
Preserving and maintaining important artifacts associated with historical events is desperately needed. Generous donations and a growing collection have resulted in insufficient space. The existing museum does not meet the standards set by the Ministry of Culture for preserving historical artifacts. Students and historians cannot study documents and artifacts in one location.

Our Unique Story:
Interest in the Donnellys has always been strong, right from the first reports in the London Advertiser in February 1880. Hundreds of visitors a year currently come to the museum, and this web site has thousands of visitors a year, all pointing to the unique marketing opportunity we have in our community. Interest is high and will increase with the appropriate venue.

Today's Challenge:

• preserve and maintain our artifact collection for future generations
• meet the standards of the Ministry of Culture for preservation
• interactive school programs are needed to engage youth
• need for one location for artifacts and documents for study by historians and students
• community requires flexible space for events like art exhibits or theatrical performances
• need for barrier free access

The New Museum:
The new 12,000 square foot museum will be located in the heart of Lucan on Main Street, and could be a vital component of revitalization for the area. It will be built on the site of the former historic Central Hotel (circa 1846), lost to a fire in the 1990s. The face will replicate this historic building, complete with second storey and balcony.
Artist's rendering of the proposed 
new Donnelly Museum.

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There Are Two Ways To Support
This Important Project

 
• as an advocate - talk about this to people you know who might help
• as a sponsor - every donation is greatly appreciated

Donor Recognition Program:
All donations are greatly appreciated.
Donor contributions will be recognized as follows:

$100 to $499
Donor name or family name will be printed on a 'scroll' in the entrance way to the new museum.

$500 to $999
Donor name or family name will be etched into a special granite 'brick' and displayed in the entrance to the new museum.

$1,000 and Over
Donor name or family name will be etched into a special granite 'plaque' and displayed in the entrance way to the new museum.

$25,000 +
Donor picture or logo etched into a special granite picture and displayed in a section for '$25,000+' donors only in the entrance way to the new museum.

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If you'd like to support this important project with a donation, please contact:
Lucan Area Heritage & Donnelly Museum,
192 Frank Street,
Lucan, Ontario,
N0M 2J0 
E-mail: cshodgins@sympatico.ca

Help us build our future through our heritage. 

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Lucan Area Heritage Museum Hours:

May 1st through to Labour Day weekend.

Thursday to Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 Admission: $2.00

After Labour Day, the Museum is open Saturdays ONLY
from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until Thanksgiving weekend.
After that, by appointment only ... by contacting:
Sheila Hodgins at: 519-227-1812 or e-mail: cshodgins@sympatico.ca
       Jackie Martens at: 519-227-1197 or e-mail: martensjcp@hotmail.com

Lucan Area Heritage 192 Frank Street,  Box 427, Lucan, Ontario,  N0M 2J0, Canada Marg Paul President: 227- 1087 Muriel Culbert Treasurer: 227- 4766 Sheila Hodgins Secretary: 227-1812

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!
Our mission statement is to celebrate and promote the heritage of Lucan and area. If you're interested in becoming a member of Lucan Area Heritage, meetings are held the 
first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Beech Street Apartments, Lucan.

Charitable Organization Number # 89403 4594 RR0001

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