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Lucy Maud Montgomery Norval
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Welcome to the home of Lucy Maud Montgomery Norval |
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Did you know that Lucy Maud Montgomery, famed author of “Anne of Green Gables,” lived in Norval for 9 years, from 1926 - 1935?
2008 is the 100th anniversary of the first publishing of “Anne” and the village will celebrate with the opening of a museum dedicated to Montgomery’s life and works. The centerpiece of the collection is a display of her personal photographs taken by her during her time in the village and donated by the University of Guelph.
Already famous, Montgomery arrived in Norval eighty two years ago with her husband Presbyterian minister Rev. Ewan Macdonald - who had been appointed minister of Norval and Union Presbyterian Churches - and two sons, Chester and Stuart. In addition to running the manse, mothering two growing boys, teaching Sunday School and her other parish duties, she became a member of the Norval Choral Society, Norval Women’s Institute, director and performer of Norvals’ Olde Tyme Concerts, held at the Anglican Parish Hall. As well, she found time to host garden parties and attend speaking engagements across the country.
While living in Norval Montgomery published the following books: The Blue Castle, 1926, Emily’s Quest, 1927, Magic for Marigold, 1929, A Tangled Web, 1931, Pat of Silver Bush, 1933, Courageous Women, with Marian Keith and M.B. McKinley, and Mistress Pat in 1935. Think you know everything about Lucy Maud Montgomery? Take our Triva Test! |
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Norval celebrates Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Experience an old fashioned country Christmas at our Norval Church Bazaars St. Paul’s Anglican Church Bazaar & Lunch, bake table, crafts, white elephant, raffles, and homemade chili for lunch
Norval Presbyterian Church & Manse Home to L.M. Montgomery 1926-1928 (Manse not open to the public this year) Enjoy a delicious lunch served in the church L.M. Montgomery attended, bake table, preserves, gifts and more.
Norval United Church and the church house adjacent with a tea room and crafts, Treasures boutique, toys, gifts for all ages. Norval is proud of the Norval United Church Brass Ensemble which will perform at venues throughout the village.
Visit Crawford’s Village Bakeshop and the Lucy Maud Montgomery Museum Open 9-6, Seven Days a Week, Meet Jack and Linda Hutton owners and curator of “Bala’a Museum, with Memories of L.M. Montgomery.” again this year Jack and Linda will feature special items for sale from the Bala Museum Gift Shop. Featured in the Norval museum, LMM handwritten cookbook, rare cooking utensils, school slate, and other antiques owned by Maud. “Maud’s” Christmas cake and other goodies for the festive season available at Crawford’s Aunt Maud’s Recipe book will be for sale. Halton Sheriff and village doctor Dr. Samuel Webster (1844-1928)will be featured in a new display in the Lucy Maud Montgomery Museum.
Contact: Crawford’s Village Bakeshop for more information: 905-451-0347 |
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