About the hall

Over 160 years of community.

Built in Scotchtown before 1864, the hall has been home to meetings, suppers, dances, card parties and elections for generations.

History

1. Before 1864The hall is built — the exact date is unknown.
2. February 8, 1864William Edward White and his wife Catherine sell the hall and land to trustees for ten dollars, for meetings of the Sons of Temperance, public worship, and gatherings promoting "religious, moral, literary or scientific interests." Dancing, balls and theatre were expressly forbidden.
3. 1940sThe oldest surviving trustee records show meetings, card parties, community suppers — and dances. Residents have voted here in federal and provincial elections ever since.
4. 1980sA busy decade: turkey and beef suppers in the fall, strawberry and ham suppers in summer, dances and variety shows. For one dinner, more than 60 local women donated food.
5. 2007The roof is renovated, the building is placed on a foundation, and a front entrance is added.
6. TodayWeekly cards, yoga and fitness, community meetings, and family gatherings of every kind.

A committee is forming to write a complete history of the hall. If you'd like to help or share a memory, get in touch.

The wall mural

Inside the hall hangs a mural of 50 photographs gathered from the community — steamships like the May Queen and Reindeer, Hunter's Ferry Bridge (built 1912–1914, lost to fire in 1975), the Scotchtown school and United Church, work crews, firefighters, school classes, and dances and weddings held in the hall. Spot a correction? Email dhhallsales@gmail.com.

Board of directors

The board meets at the hall on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.

• Sharon Hamilton
• Jeff Trail
• Crista McCormack
• Jacques Leclerc
• Jamie Drost
• Ruth Glenn
• Jim Leonard
• Ron Tissington
• David Drost
• Tim Oickle
• Greg Thornhill

By-laws of the board