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Escarpment Magaz ine Summer 2012
Osprey Museum
in Rob Roy and Feversham, will be celebrating the 200
th
Birthday of Edward Horton, who is
the founder of Feversham. The Festival will commence with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque in the “Old” Methodist
Settler Cemetery in Feversham, and will be followed by a week long celebration showcasing local heritage and arts. A
theatrical Murder Mystery based on local historical events, 3 presentations highlighting local heritage, an Artist2Go inter-
active presentation, a talent show with local artists, a Community Dance, demonstrations of 1812 battles by the Upper
Canada Militia on July 14 and 15 and a Sunday Brunch on July 15 to close the Festival are on the Agenda.
Edward Horton, born in 1812 near Brockville, Ontario, settled in Osprey Township about 1853 with his wife Jane, nee
Bolton and their young family. On the Beaver River that crossed his property, he built mills and laid plans for a village where
tradesmen and merchants could settle and provide their services and goods in the surrounding area. Edward Horton also
served two terms as Reeve and another as Councilor in Osprey Township. Though he died in 1864 at the age of 52, his vi-
sion and efforts began the development of the village of Fevershamwhich has evolved through the last century from a center
of commerce to a quiet country village as roads improved and larger centers at a distance could be easily accessed.
Scheduled Cultural Events:
July 7
- 4pm, Methodist Cemetery, Feversham: Unveiling of monument & plaque to honor Edward Horton, Founder of
Feversham - FREE ADMISSION
July 9
- 7 pm, Osprey Community Hall, Feversham: Presentation on Historic Barns by Dr. John Carter FREE ADMISSION
July 10
- 2pm, Osprey Community Hall, Feversham: Presentation on pioneer churches by Janet Iles, Genealogist and Pres-
ident of Grey County Historical Society FREE ADMISSION
July 10
- 3:30pm, Osprey Community Hall, Feversham: Presentation on Abandoned Buildings and Ghost Towns by Au-
thor/photographer Bruce Brigham FREE ADMISSION
July 11
: Full day painting workshop presented by the Tom Thompson Gallery, Owen Sound. This workshop will focus on
the techniques used by the "Group of Seven". Participants are asked to bring their own painting accessories to the workshop.
Cost per person is $8. Pre-registration is a must as space is limited to 20 participants. (made possible with a grant by Heritage
Canada)
July 12
- 6pm - 10:30pm - Cocktails, Dinner & Fashion Show - $15 at the door, $12 advance.
July 13
- 7pm - 11pm - Musical Jamboree and Talent Show & Fireworks - Feversham Park. $2/person, $5/family
July 14 -15
The Festival will end with a "Big Bang" (in the true sense of the word) on the week end. Enjoy historical
displays, a re-enactment of early village life and militia demonstrations. In the evening, July 14, dance to The Rockafellers
at the Feversham Community Centre - $10 at the door .
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For more Info:
Email:
Phone: 705 441-1182
Rob Roy Location #634632 Corner Grey Rd 31 and Road 63
OSPREY MUSEUM'S
EDWARD HORTON
FESTIVAL
July 07 — July 15
EVENTS
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