Article from The Review Digging up history at Higginson Tower: Artifcacts will be uncovered in limited dig before restoration begins VANKLEEK HILL – If you have always wanted to try your hand at being an archaeologist, here’s your chance.An archaeological dig is in the works for the Higginson Observation Tower site this spring and the…

Article from the Review VANKLEEK HILL –The Higginson Tower Committee is collecting items for its silent auction which will take place on May 6 at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre. Because the gala dance and silent auction will raise funds for the restoration of the Higginson Tower, committee co-chair André Martel is soliciting items with…

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Article from the Review Re-pointing work underway at Higginson Tower VANKLEEK HILL –  Re-pointing of the 175-year-old stone ruins of the Higginson Observation Tower, plus re-building of about four missing feet of the top portion will take place during the next two months, at a cost of about $40,000. Roots Restoration was awarded the contract…

Article from The Review Tower project moves forward after big boost from Champlain Township, Trillium Foundation VANKLEEK HILL – The Higginson Tower Restoration Project received a boost from Champlain Township on November 15 when councillors approved a resolution to donate $25,000 to the tower restoration project, which involves restoring a 175-year-old stone-construction based tower as…

Article from The Review Tower project receives another $35,000 VANKLEEK HILL – The Higginson Tower Restoration Project received more good news last week when it learned that it would receive $30,000 for construction/restoration work from the Prescott-Russell Community Development Corporation (Community Futures). The funding announcement comes on the heels of Champlain Township’s $25,000 contribution $25,000…

Article from Le Carillon Le rêve de plusieurs passionnés d’histoire et de culture est en train de se concrétiser à Vankleek Hill. Le Comité de restauration de la Tour Higginson annonce qu’il a recueilli un peu plus de 100 000 dollars jusqu’à présent avec l’aide des dons et des collectes de fonds. Le Comité a…

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Article from The Review Audio tour, interpretive panels to be part of Tower visitsBy Matthew Talbot VANKLEEK HILL – As construction on the Higginson Tower nears completion, Ruth Martin has been working on a slightly different aspect of the project. Martin has been collecting information from print sources and first-hand interviews in the hopes of…

The Fenians are coming! The Fenians are coming!  VANKLEEK HILL – Sometimes, it is just a matter of time. And on May 17, after a century and a half, the Fenians expected in 1866-67 will finally arrive in Vankleek Hill. And the soldiers at the Higginson Tower will be ready for them. The dreaded Fenian…

GRAND OLD TIME JULY 7, 2011 Enjoy an old-fashioned picnic at the Higginson Tower! Live Entertainment · Sandwich Sale · Kid’s Games Contemporary Art · Performance Art  Also, check out the Arbor Gallery – Centre for Contemporary Art’s new exhibition: “Incubator” 12pm – 4pm

Commemorative stamp to be launched in Vankleek Hill this Friday VANKLEEK HILL – Certain items in the mail stream will have a unique Vankleek Hill postmark in the near future.Canada Post announced last week it had created a new unique philatelic cancellation to commemorate the historical Higginson Tower, a well-known heritage building in Vankleek Hill.“This…

A Small Good Thing for more info and to buy a ticket online click here! Just for the ladies . . . a fun evening of freedom to do just as you like! FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012 at the Vankleek Hill Community Centre 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. SMALL GOOD THINGS to tempt you! PLUS:…

May 9th to June, 2014 Check out the new Historical Exposition – Peratus et Volus (Ready and Willing) -Opening Friday May 9th within the Arbor Gallery Centre for Contemporary Art, Showcasing the Higginson Officers of the Prescott Militia and rarely seen family historical artefacts which will also highlight the Prescott Militia during the conflict of the Fenians. May 17th…