PINHEY'S POINT FOUNDATION

The Pinhey's Point Foundation is a voluntary, non-profit organization dedicated to the heritage aspects of the buildings and lands at HORACEVILLE, Pinhey's Point.

HORACEVILLE is a designated provincial heritage site; a historical plaque was erected in 1967. The property remained in the Pinhey family until it was sold to March Township by the heirs of Miss Ruth Pinhey, who died in 1971. In 1980 the Pinhey's Point Foundation was established, charged with preserving and developing the estate as a historic site and passive recreation area. The Foundation acquired the property in 1983 and conveyed it to the City of Kanata (now part of the City of Ottawa) in 1990.

Through its volunteer members, the Foundation presents historical exhibits each summer, publishes a bi-annual newsletter, the Horaceville Herald, organizes related events, assists in staffing the house during the busy summer months, liaises with similar organizations, and works with City of Ottawa staff in the development and use of this historic property.

In these hard times we cannot take heritage for granted.

HORACEVILLE is one of the most beautiful riverfront spots in the National Capital Region. The house itself is one of the oldest and most important heritage structures in eastern Ontario. Admission to both these amenities is free of charge. However, time, effort, and money are needed to keep them open.

VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS are active in the heritage, cultural and artistic activities on the site. WOULD YOU CONSIDER DONATING YOUR TIME? Some of the volunteer activities with which you could assist include the following:

• Assisting with the collections throughout the year (planning, cataloguing, researching),
• Preparing and installing exhibits,
• Secretarial assistance at our monthly meetings,
• Serving tea and refreshments at special events,
• Desk-top publishing skills to assist with our twice-yearly newsletter,
• Assisting with the sale of souvenirs and memberships during summer weekends,
• Photographing summer activities for posterity,
• Greeting visitors,
• Guiding visitors through the house, grounds, or cemetery,
• Helping with the gardens.

If you have time or talents to offer, contact Michele LeBoldus at 613-832-1249 or leboldus@sympatico.ca.

MEMBERSHIP

Print our online Membership form, fill in your information and mail it with your payment to the Pinhey's Point Foundation.

When you become a MEMBER OF THE PINHEY'S POINT FOUNDATION, you are making a much-needed monetary contribution toward programming, exhibitions, and interpretation at Pinhey's Point. Money is necessary for these essential operations to continue. As well, DONATIONS to the Foundation are always welcome. RECEIPTS ARE ISSUED FOR TAX PURPOSES (Charitable reg. no.  11909 3979 RR0001).

Pinhey's Point Foundation Membership

COST

For an Individual

$20.00

For a Family

$25.00

If you enjoy visiting Pinhey's Point, please consider helping maintain it in a tangible way.

To VOLUNTEER or to BECOME A MEMBER, contact Michele LeBoldus at 613-832-1249 or at leboldus@sympatico.ca or write to the PINHEY'S POINT FOUNDATION:

If you would like more information on upcoming events or on use of the site, call the Heritage Development division, Cultural Services branch of the City of Ottawa at 613-247-4830 ext. 221 (year round) or contact Pinhey's Point at 613-832-4347 (seasonal).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Created by Sandra Hammel.

Special thanks to Stephen Alsford, Bruce Elliott, Isabel Jones, Robert Patterson, Rachel Perkins, and Margot Reid.

Introduction / Pinhey's Point Present / Pinhey's Point Past / Hamnett Pinhey's Accounts / Horace Pinhey's Accounts / Restoration / Past Exhibits / Pinhey's Point Foundation