Thursday, July 20, 2017

Tourism Thursdays: St.Thomas, Eagle and Dutton

Railway Museum, Anniversary Dinner, and Creative Writing 



       The North American Railway Hall of fame is a non-for-profit charitable organization housed in St.Thomas. St.Thomas is rich with historical significance for both locals as well as the country of Canada. Free tours now available from Sunday-Friday, 10am-4pm.  Come see the beautifully restored 1873 Canada Southern Railway Station. Donations appreciated.   



          On July 22nd , it's the 50th anniversary of incorporation for Eagle Community Centre. 3pm opening ceremonies, dignitaries and cake cutting, beverages and food available for purchase. There will be 50 years of pictures, stories and memorabilia on display. Check out the WESS mural as well, made by Gr. 11 visual art students. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs.














       Be creative, be Canadian!  Write about  how much you love Canada, or how proud you are to be a Canadian. write a simple sentence, poem, story to help raise "150" flags at the Dutton Library. Submit online at duttonlib@elgin.ca or drop off your submission at the Dutton, West Lorne or Rodney Libraries by October 6th 2017. 





Whats happening at the Backus-Page House Museum 





            Backus-Page House goes Gone With the Wind at the first ever American Civil War Re-enactment.  Museum, Barn and Trench (as safety allows) open for tours during the event.  Admission $8/person.  Children 12 and under FREE.  Food and gift shop items available for purchase.     



Thanks for reading
Sabrina Merks 

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