Here are a few highlights from last year’s event……………….
Cherry Valley resident Brian Conway dressed as United Empire Loyalist Alva Stephens, the man reputed to of given Cherry Valley its name.
Cherry Valley resident Donna Kaye, dressed in period costume was in charge of selling cherry tress to
local residents as part of the “putting the cherry back in Cherry Valley” campaign.
Bethany and Moriah learn about the history of Cherry Valley while participating in the Scavenger Hunt!
Members of the Athol Recreation Cherry Jubilee 2012 Committee in historical
costume as part of the day’s festivities!
ATHOL BUSINESSES, GROWERS and ARTISTS
Be part of Athol’s Cherry Jubilee Saturday July 28 Day Vendors invited – 12 to 4 – $10 per table Contact Linda 613 476 3510 or email cherryjubilee@hotmail.com
Vendor space also available at the
7th Annual Fun Day & Car Show July 28th, 8-4 Cherry Valley Lions Park
Silent auction donation to participate Contact Annette at 613-476-7971
Cherry Valley was named by Alva Stephens, a hatter by trade who came from a village of the same name in New York State between 1812-1815. At the time there was a large number of wild cherry trees in the vicinity of East Lake.
The early home of Alva Stephens, known to current locals as the Hick’s house still stands in the valley at 166 County Road #18 and is most recently the home of the Wallis family.
The Athol Recreation Centre is planning an event celebrating this event and the history of Cherry Valley and Athol.
Stay tuned for details!
Scavenger Hunt
Historical Walks
Food and Music
Evening Dance
and more………
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