WHAT'S NEW
Lucan Museum Receives Donnelly Collection from Author Ray FazakasLucan, Ontario – The Lucan Area Heritage & Donnelly Museum is thrilled to announce the arrival of Author, Ray Fazakas’ Donnelly and Lucan Area Collection. Mr. Fazakas, retired Lawyer and Author of The Donnelly Album and In Search of the Donnellys, is recognized as an expert on the events surrounding the Donnelly Tragedy, and has spent over 45 years researching the history of Lucan and the Donnelly family. His extensive collection features Donnelly and Lucan area artifacts. The Donnellys were an Irish immigrant family that lived on the Roman Line, just outside of Lucan during the latter part of the 19th century. Life was difficult for early settlers and a culture of violence developed in Lucan and the surrounding Biddulph area. The Donnelly clan was often blamed to be behind this violence. In the early morning of February 4, 1880, members of the Donnelly family were tragically killed by a mob of over 30 men. No one was ever held accountable, despite an eye witness account identifying some of the assailants. The Donnelly story continues to interest individuals of all ages to this day. The Fazakas collection will allow the general public to access the world in which this tragic event occurred and explore the events surrounding the murder of members of the Donnelly Family. With over four decades of research and artifacts, this Collection will respond to those new to the story and those who just can’t get enough of it. The Lucan Area Heritage & Donnelly Museum is located at 171 Main St., Lucan, and is currently closed in order to prepare for the 2010 Donnelly exhibit. It will be open daily from May – October 2010. For more information, please contact: (519)227-0756. Lucan Area Heritage
15th Annual Heritage DinnerTuesday, February 23, 2010
For tickets phone Muriel Culbert at: 227-4766
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The Lucan Area Heritage and Donnelly Museum is proud to announce the award of a three year Trillium Grant! We are very grateful.
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