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J. Robert Salts, Owner
34937
Roman Line,
R.R. #3
Lucan,
Ontario,
N0M 2J0,
Canada.
Contact Us:
Phone:
1
(519) 227-1244
E-mail: rsalts@quadro.net
Map to Homestead:
The Donnelly Homestead is located 6.9 km north of St.
Patrick's Church on the Roman Line.
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Robert
Salts'
Book
& Video Available!
You
Are Never Alone
Our
Life On The
Donnelly Homestead
By J. Robert Salts
Tragedy (DVD)
The
Story of the Donnellys
Canada's
Most Fascinating Legend
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information about the book & DVD...
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The
Donnelly Homestead
One
of Canada's Intriguing Historic Attractions
- In the
early
hours of February 4, 1880, five members of a Biddulph Township
family
met their death at the hands of their neighbours.
- Since that occurrence
in Canadian history, stories have been told, books written, songs sung,
and plays performed, generating
- sustained interest and fascination in this tragedy.
Tour
Description:
Robert
Salts, who lives on the original land that was settled by James and
Johannah Donnelly, relates
the story of the Donnellys during a walking
tour that begins in 1842 when the family arrived in Canada from
Tipperary County in Ireland. The tour traces the Donnellys' lives
through time to the night of the massacre, and 1939 when the property
was sold out of the Donnelly name.
The 90-minute tour (time approximate) includes a fascinating look at
artifacts and original photographs of family members. Also included is
a tour of the barn. Some aspects of the paranormal are touched upon,
but the main focus is the Donnelly family and their lives on the Roman
Line.
- A Little
Background:
The
Donnelly Homestead is owned by J. Robert Salts, a retired school
teacher who taught public school for 25 years. A
professional trance clairvoyant, Mr. Salts purchased the homestead in
1988, and
lives on the property with his family. He is dedicated to telling the
story of the Donnellys, and offers a warm welcome to everyone to come
and discover one of Canada's most intriguing tourist attractions: the
site where the Donnelly family lived and died. Book your tour today!
The
Donnelly Homestead is a Smoke Free
and Fragrance Free
Environment!
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Donnelly Homestead
Tour Hours:
Open until 5:00 p.m.
Individual
and Group guided tours available by appointment.
Call 1 (519) 227-1244
Group Tours:
For groups of 7
persons
or more, the fee is $5.00 each. For
groups of 1- 6 persons, there is a flat fee of $30.00. There
is
a limit of 50 persons
per tour.
School Tours:
School
groups are welcome. There is
no charge for accompanying
supervisory teachers and parents. The fee
per student is $5.00
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Visitor Information:
Due
to the length, and the nature of the subject, the tour is recommended for persons
10 years of age and over.
- Recommended Clothing:
- Since the tour is
outside, proper seasonal
clothing and footwear should be considered.
During
the winter and when the weather is inclement, the tour is done
indoors for small groups of up to 15 persons. Ten minutes
are spent outside at the site where the tragedy took place.
Booking A Tour:
The
Donnelly Homestead is a private residence, not
a
historic site. Please call in advance to make
an appointment. The best time
to call is the early evening.
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- 2012 The Donnelly Homestead Site
Tour
All Rights
Reserved
Updated:
07 February 2012
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