by The Old Post | Nov 10, 2016 | Restoration
If you had happened to pass through downtown Harriston on Monday this week, you would have been privy to the return of the Old Post’s historic bell atop the building. We were blessed with an unseasonably warm and sunny November day. Four months to the day it was...
by The Old Post | Oct 24, 2016 | News, Restoration
On October 20, we honoured some of the major contributors to The Old Post’s clock tower and bell fundraising campaign with a special dinner at Harriston’s South Street Café, and enjoyed a tour of the building to reveal recent renovations and plans for the...
by The Old Post | Sep 20, 2016 | News
The Town of Minto continues to be an incredible partner throughout The Old Post’s restoration process. renovations and restoration of The Old Post. Together with the County of Wellington, we’re delighted to share this new video showcasing the...
by The Old Post | Sep 6, 2016 | News
The summer of 2016 growing season will go down in history as one of the driest in 40 years. We like to think of that period before the rain as the calm before the storm. When the much needed rain did arrive in early August, it brought with it a storm of unexpected...
by The Old Post | Aug 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Downtown Harriston is typically pretty quiet in the early morning hours – but not so this morning! The crew arrived just after 7 a.m. to install the beautiful (and much awaited) handcrafted sign post that confirms the Old Post is alive and well. The crew prepares to...
by The Old Post | Jul 7, 2016 | News
We’ve been anticipating this day since we began renovations late last fall. Repair of the roof is critical so that all of the work already completed inside isn’t in vain – and that means removing the precariously balanced 1,000 lb. bell, and its rotted...
by The Old Post | Jun 28, 2016 | News
Last week a few members of the Harriston 55+ Club stopped by The Old Post to present Michael and Sue Hendrick (building owners) with a very generous donation to the Clock Tower and Bell Restoration Fund! We are thrilled to share that with this donation, the community...
by The Old Post | May 30, 2016 | News
The Old Post’s owners, Michael and Sue Hendrick, enjoyed a fun evening with the Harriston United Church Ladies Auxiliary last week reminiscing and storytelling about the building’s history and current developments. The highlight of the evening was the...
by The Old Post | Apr 13, 2016 | News, Old Post Events
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our artists’ co-op gallery discussion and idea exchange last month! It was refreshing to hear from so many working artists and arts supporters in our region, and helped to validate the concept of an artists’ cooperative gallery...
by The Old Post | Mar 7, 2016 | News
The vision for The Old Post has always been as a vibrant hub of art and business in the region, one that showcases the professional and creative talents of our community, while providing shared space to create and engage in arts-focused activities. With our first...
