Community to Celebrate Rosseau Memorial Hall Centennial on August 16

Seguin Township is celebrating the centennial of Rosseau Memorial Hall on August 16 with a full day of celebrations, honouring the iconic building’s past, present, and future.

• Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Location: Rosseau Memorial Hall, 2 Victoria Street W, Rosseau
• Cost: Free
• Musical performances, presented in collaboration with Rosseau Village Music: Chad Wenzel, Emma Clendenan, Barebones Duo, Emma Cook

Other highlights: Family-friendly activities, historic exhibit/slideshow, and complimentary refreshments.

Throughout the day, a slideshow will be playing, featuring photos from events and happenings at the hall over the years. Residents are encouraged to upload their memories to add to the slideshow through letsconnectseguin.ca/rosseau-memorial-hall. The occasion will also include a presentation from the Township to members of the Foote family to acknowledge a generous $2 million bequest from the late Robert Foote to support the restoration of Rosseau Memorial Hall.

The festivities will continue in the evening with a sold-out concert by Brooks and Bowskill, presented in collaboration with Rosseau Village Music. The band will perform their blend of folk rock, country twang and Americana. While tickets quickly sold for this event, it is just the first of a series of events celebrating the revitalization of Rosseau Memorial Hall. The next event will be announced later this year.

“Rosseau Memorial Hall is a vital part of our community. So many residents hold cherished memories of this space as a hub where people have come together to honour milestones, perform, and celebrate. We look forward to creating new memories during this centennial celebration and as we plan for the hall’s future.” – Ann MacDiarmid, Mayor Seguin Township 

Contact
Dominique O’Brien
Seguin Township Director of Community Services
dobrien@seguin.ca
705-732-4300

About Rosseau Memorial Hall

Rosseau Memorial Hall was built in 1924 using funds raised by the local community. It was built in commemoration to soldiers lost in the First World War and later extended to honour soldiers lost during the Second World War. For decades it has served as a central community gathering space for various local groups, held dinners, hosted weddings, dances, plays, concerts and more. In recent years, the building has undergone various minor upgrades. Seguin Township is beginning the process of a more significant renovation and expansion of the Rosseau Memorial Hall using the priorities, vision, and values presented in the RMH Master Plan.