Burritt’s Rapids: Frontier Fraternalism: The Rideau Masonic Lodge #25 Collection at the Canadian Museum of History

In 1984, the Canadian Museum of History acquired the lodge furniture and regalia of Rideau Masonic Lodge # 25, which operated in Burritt’s Rapids between 1815 and 1845. This presentation will recount the fascinating story of these artifacts and their role in community-building in Burritt’s Rapids two centuries ago.

Current Masonic members will be on hand to provide feedback/knowledge about the artifacts and the local Lodges.

After the presentation, the Mason's Lodge will be open for visitors Saturday from 11:30 am --3:00 pm and again on Sunday afternoon 1:30 --3:00 pm.

Location

Route

This is a lecture presentation with interactive community discussion throughout.

Participants are also invited to participate in the other walks and events that are happening around the village during Jane's Walk. For more information on the walks and activities in Burritt's Rapids for Jane's Walk Ottawa, please visit the blog: www.habicurious.com/jane.

About the walk leader

Dr. Forrest Pass is an historian with the Canadian Museum of History, with research interests in Canadian nationalism and regionalisms, memory and commemoration, Canadian political culture, and the visual aspects of identity formation.

Bob Parnell is a member of the Burritt's Rapids Masons.

Guide:

Forrest Pass & Bob Parnell

When:

Date:	Sat May 2, 2015
Time:	11:00 AM
Duration:	1 hour
Language:	English

Where:

Start:	Community Hall, 23 Grenville Street, Burritt's Rapids
End:	Same
Area:	Burritt's Rapids
Distance:	0.0 kms

Accessibility:

The main hall is fully accessible with one accessible washroom. The various paths and roadways around the village are accessible. The library has two steps up at the front door.

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