HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-05-31, Page 9Wednesday, May 31, 2017 • Signal Star 9 Grand Re -Opening of historic Hensall Heritage Hall The village of Hensall is set to celebrate Saturday June 24, as the historic Hensall Heritage Hall holds it's Grand Re -Opening and the village officially kicks .off Canada 150 festivities. The history of the hall has always been one that exem- plified the importance of community spirit. In 1913, a local man left the land to the village for the purpose of building a Village Hall and Council Chambers. Hensall builders Mssr. Sol- dan and Welsh were awarded the contract and a local architect Mr. Reynolds designed the hall in the Edwardian style of the day. In the years since, the hall would host wartime dances, visits with Santa, political debates, theatre and musical presentations. However, by the 1970's the - Grand Dame of Hensall Main Street was showing her age. In 2011, a small group of citizens formed what would become the Friends of the Hensall Heritage Hall, 'deter- mined to restore this historic venue to its original impor- tance to the community. The challenges at the time seemed insurmountable, original architectural fea- tures such as a coffered tin ceiling, decorative balcony and large circular floor grate would need to be preserved while still respecting modern building codes and accessi- bility standards. Much fundraising and hard work has been needed to bring the hall back to life, but in November of 2016 the sounds of laughter and music once again filled the Hensall Heritage Hall when the Larry Mercey Trio per- formed to a capacity crowd two nights in a row. The Official Grand Open- ing will begin at 11 am. There will be historical dis- plays featuring the story of the building and the commu- nity as well as a display from the Huron County Museum. A flower show showcasing Canada 150 and Heritage Photo courtesy of Gary Scholl Hensall Hall will celebrate its re -opening on Saturday, June 24. themed arrangements will decorate the interior of the hall as local florists and horti- culture society members from across the area are encour- aged to enter their work Butter tarts, a dessert that was coming into popularity in 1914 will be available in the hall, while outdoors sau- sage (from Metzger Meats) and beans (a nod to Hensall, the White Bean capital of Canada) will be provided by the United Church ladies. The Forest City Morris Dancers will perform York- shire Sword Dancing, in honour of the founding brothers, George and James Petty who hailed from Hen- sall in Yorkshire. Main Street will be blocked off from Nelson to Wellington and filled with classic cars giving enthusi- asts a chance to admire vehi- cles and talk to owners. Further down the street, kids can participate in a bike parade and have their faces painted or get a balloon ani- mal by Cookie the clown. Two dollars will buy a bike decorating kit and a free hot dog and drink lunch. At 1pm dignitaries and descendants of the Petty family will conduct the rib- bon cutting and back inside musical performances fea- turing Steve Wise, Vicki Hay- ter and more, will entertain everyone for the rest of the afternoon. All events throughout the day will be announced by the official Town Crier. This special event prom- ises to have something for everyone so plan to attend, please contact Liz 519-262- 2715 for a flower show schedule or Kay 519-262- 2050 or Kathy 519-263-2343 for more details. 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