THE FRIENDS OF THE MACDONELL-WILLIAMSON HOUSE
are pleased to invite you to our

HERITAGE FESTIVAL WEEKENDS 2026

11:00 am – 4:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, during July and August.
Exhibits, Crafts, Arts, Speakers, Authors, Self-Guided House Tours!

General Store

Souvenirs, “Best of the Region” products, local crafts, collectibles,
antiques, books, homemade jams and more.

Heritage Tea Room

English tea with homemade scone, English cream and jam- $7
Single scone/tea only/lemonade – $1 ea.

July 2026 Weekend Program
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 4
Arts and Crafts Fair
with Animatch – meet rescue dogs looking for a home.
Wongstar Catering – (Food Truck on site) serving
wonton soup, egg rolls, and spring rolls.

Sunday, July 5 – Open House

Saturday, July 11
Learn to Paint in Just a Day – FREE workshop with Rita Iriarte, artist.
Email to register: housemw1817@gmail.com

Sunday, July 12– Open House

Saturday, July 18 (1 pm – 4 pm)
“The Little Rideau Murders 1883”, Chute-à-Blondeau,
with speaker Michelle Landriault.

Sunday, July 19 (11 am – 3 pm)
Glengarry Twistle Guild Spinners
Demonstration with Question & Answer Period.

Saturday, July 25, 2 pm – 4 pm
Victorian High Tea
$25 PP with Didier Chasteau; composer, pianist.
RSVP. Limit of 50 guests.

Sunday, July 26, 2 pm – 4 pm
Due to high demand: Victorian High Tea
$25 PP with Didier Chasteau; composer, pianist.
RSVP. Limit of 50 guests.

August 2026 Weekend Program
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 1 – Open House

Sunday, August 2 (9:30 am – 11 am)
Volunteers’ Potluck Brunch at the MWH
Let’s Dance! (1:00 pm – 3:30 pm)
Jab Djab, a trio originally from Grenada and Trinidad & Tobago
featuring Wayne Stoute (Pointe-Fortune), and brothers
André-Sebastien and Ross Whiteman playing calypso, reggae,
jazz, and modern tunes. Not to be missed!
Light refreshments offered! Note: Donations only!

Saturday, August 8 – Open House

Sunday, August 9
Children’s Day (10:00 am – 3:00 pm)
with bouncy castle, arts & crafts, snacks, and more!
10:30 am – Visit from a Volunteer Firefighter
from East Hawkesbury Township.
1:00 pm – “Meet the Keepers” animal rescue presentation
with live animals on site! FREE event!

Saturday, August 15 – Open House

Sunday, August 16
1:00 pm – Pointe-Fortune Reunion –
Les Retrouvailles with Lorraine A. Chevrier.

Saturday, August 22
Extraordinary Used Book Sale with Rita Iriarte

Sunday, August 23
Extraordinary Used Book Sale with Rita Iriarte

Saturday, August 29 – Open House

Sunday, August 30
Grand Finale with Martin Otis – Le Grand Portage,
(rigodon music, back by popular demand).
Annual Corn Boil and Homemade ice cream.