Rebuilding our historyWritten by Maggie Clegg
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons is back better than ever. Co-ordinator of Marketing Bill Brodeur says they've finished rebuilding after a fire that destroyed some buildings 2 years ago. Brodeur says the reconstruction of the carpenter and black smith shops is now done. Broduer says the recent addition of a wigwam is another new attraction that people are really enjoying. And he's says they're excited to offer an Aboriginal Festival this year from June 14th to the 15th.
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons is back better than ever. Co-ordinator of Marketing Bill Brodeur says they've finished rebuilding after a fire that destroyed some buildings 2 years ago. Brodeur says the reconstruction of the carpenter and black smith shops is now done. Broduer says the recent addition of a wigwam is another new attraction that people are really enjoying. And he's says they're excited to offer an Aboriginal Festival this year from June 14th to the 15th.
Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons is a reconstruction of a 17th-century Jesuit mission just outside Midland on Highway 12 East. Brodeur says it's Ontario's oldest European community and has a dramatic history. He says you'll see an audio visual presentation when you first arrive to get you ready to step back in time.Brodeur says another historic site nearby in Penetanguishene is Discovery Harbour, a 19th century base from when the British Royal Navy and Military had a big presence here. Brodeur says the sites see about 60 to 70-thousand people every year. Sainte-Marie is open on weekdays right now and will run 7 days a week starting June 28th.
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2 comments:
If you are in the area please notice the large and very popular Shrine of the Canadian Martyrs just across the highway, where relics of the Martyrs are kept and venerated. Unlike the 'fort', which has women play-acting 17th century French Jesuits, the Shrine has real Jesuits, real relics, and the Real Presence!
Real is better! Thank you for the imput.
JMJ
Joe
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