About Us


This is an aerial photo in colour of La Maison Macdonell-Williamson House

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE FRIENDS OF THE MACDONELL-WILLIAMSON HOUSE INC.

To preserve and develop the Macdonell-Williamson House, a National Historic Site, as a cultural and historic center, and to bring recognition to the founding families—the Macdonells and the Williamsons.

Hours: The Macdonell-Williamson House is open from: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, on Saturday and Sunday during July and August.

Admission: $3 – Members and Children Free* (*12 and under when accompanied by an adult).
Exhibits, Crafts, Arts, Speakers, Authors, Self-Guided House Tours.

General Store: Souvenirs, “Best of the Region” products, home baking, jams, local crafts, books, collectibles, antiques, and more.

Heritage Tea Room:    English tea with homemade scone, English cream & jam- $5.   Scone/tea/lemonade/water- $1 ea.

New: Venue for small receptions! Such as: weddings, conferences, meetings, presentations and more! Could be held in the House or under a 20’x40’ tent, (accessible to people with reduced mobility).

Books & publications

  • Macdonell-Williamson House, National Historic Site by Valerie Verity – $10
  • The Williamsons, MacLaurins & Redferns by Valerie Verity – $20
  • Friends of the Macdonell-Williamson House Inc. / Les Amis de la maison Macdonell-Williamson Inc.: A Developmental History 1991 – 2011 by Valerie Verity and Elizabeth Muir – $25