Macaulay Heritage Park

Macaulay Heritage Park is an attractive historic site featuring many points of interest: Macaulay House, built in 1830 and restored to the mid 1850s; the historic former Church of St. Mary Magdalene, now the Prince Edward County Museum; the old St. Mary Magdalene Parish Cemetery; the Heritage Gardens and the Carriage House. Reverend William Macaulay was originally sent to this area as a missionary. In 1823 he organized the Parish of Hallowell, donating the land for the church and paying for much of its construction from his own personal wealth. Reverend Macaulay’s contributions to the community were not only spiritual, but civic—donating his property for the construction of both a school and a courthouse; the latter has been in use since 1831. Macaulay was also instrumental in the naming of the town of Picton.

Join in the Celebrations.  Come out to the Museum to see the changes with the structural work completed and indoor rehabilitation work.  New Travelling Exhibit to the Museum. Opportunities for Cultural Activities within the new accessible space.

Admission

Adults: $4.50  incl. HST
Seniors and Students: $3.50 incl. HST
Children (5-12): $2.50 No HST
Family (2 adults & up to 6 children or 3 related adults): $11.50 incl. HST

Macaulay Church Project

Macaulay Church Rehabilitation Project Summary of Work

Contact Information

May to September: Diane Denyes-Wenn Site Curator Macaulay Heritage Park (613) 476-3833

October to April: Jennifer Lyons Head Curator (613) 476-2148 x 426 Fax (613) 476-9835

The County of Prince Edward gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage, Museums Assistance Program and Cultural Spaces Canada Program.

The County of Prince Edward recognizes the contribution of the Government of Ontario to the Macaulay Church Rehabilitation Project through the Investing in Ontario Program.