Macaulay Heritage Park

Macaulay Heritage Park is an attractive historic site featuring many points of interest: Macaulay House, built in 1830 and restored to the mid 1850s; the historic former Church of St. Mary Magdalene, now the Prince Edward County Museum; the old St. Mary Magdalene Parish Cemetery; the Heritage Gardens and the Carriage House. Reverend William Macaulay was originally sent to this area as a missionary. In 1823 he organized the Parish of Hallowell, donating the land for the church and paying for much of its construction from his own personal wealth. Reverend Macaulay’s contributions to the community were not only spiritual, but civic—donating his property for the construction of both a school and a courthouse; the latter has been in use since 1831. Macaulay was also instrumental in the naming of the town of Picton.

NOTE:  Macaulay House will be OPEN from May to October. Macaulay Church Museum will be CLOSED for the 2010 season as we complete structural repairs, make the museum accessible and update the interior of the museum while maintaining the heritage designation and repecting the age of the church circa 1825.  Watch for updates throughout the next year with a re-opening celebration planned for May 2011!

Admission
Adults: $2.00
Children (5-14): $1.00
Family (2 adults & up to 6 children or 3 related adults): $5.00

Rates include admission to Macaulay House, plus a beverage & food sample at the House.

Contact Information

The County of Prince Edward gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage, Museums Assistance Program and Cultural Spaces Canada Program.

The County of Prince Edward recognizes the contribution of the Government of Ontario to the Macaulay Church Rehabilitation Project through the Investing in Ontario Program.