Lanark County Arts & Heritage (LCAH) aims to represents cultural organizations throughout the county, providing a forum for communication and collaboration. LCAH enthusiastically promotes the activities and events of member sites and provides professional development opportunities.
Main activities:
1. To enhance and encourage preservation of the heritage of Lanark County and environs.
2. To bring together those people interested in the diverse arts and heritage of Lanark County.
3. To cultivate interest in the past.
4. To advance education by improving the public’s understanding and awareness of Lanark
County heritage.
5. To promote historical research.
6. To carry out activities ancillary and incidental to the attainment of the above purposes.
Constructed in 1867 this National Historic Site of Canada located in the annex of the former Rosamond Woolen Company in Almonte, Ontario now features a blend of the old and new, all related to the history of the Mississippi Valley and the textile industry.
3 Rosamond Street E. Almonte Ontario K0A 1A0 (613) 256-3754 mvtm.ca
Located in the heart of a unique urban park, the Vanier Museopark celebrates the rich heritage and history of its neighborhood, as well as its francophone culture, to ensure its longevity.
300 avenue des Pères Blancs Ottawa Ontario K1L 7L5 (613) 842-9871 museoparc.ca [email protected]
The Nepean Museum is a space where kids and families can learn and explore together. The exhibition gallery showcases Nepean’s history through a series of changing exhibits. With many fun hands-on events, programs and exhibitions, you’ll find lots to discover together.
Collecting, preserving and celebrating the local history of Mississippi Mills and area. Explore the Museum’s unique collection, discover local history in the research library, and tour a pioneer log cabin!
647 River Road Appleton Ontario K0A 1A0 (613) 257-8503 northlanarkregionalmuseum.com [email protected]
The Osgoode Township Museum is a community museum that encourages, as well as secures and preserves, research into the history of the Township of Osgoode. It promotes public interest in the history of the area and maintains a museum and the property as a repository for Indigenous and pioneer relics, artifacts, historical documents, and other articles of historical significance.
7814 Lawrence Street Osgoode Ontario K043J0 (613) 878-2441 osgoodemuseum.ca [email protected]
Nestled on the banks of the Ottawa River approximately 40 minutes west of downtown, Pinhey’s Point features a nearly 200-year-old manor house and surrounding ruins and is an Ontario Heritage Trust site.
270 Pinhey’s Point Road Dunrobin Ontario K0A 1T0 (613) 832-4347 ottawa.ca/en/residents/arts-heritage-and-culture/museums-and-historic-sites/pinheys-point-historic-site [email protected]