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Marr Residence

Located at 326 - 11th Street East

The Marr Residence is the oldest building in Saskatoon which is still on it's original site. The house was built in 1884 by Sandy Marr. In 1885 the house served as a field hospital (during the Riel Rebellion). The present owner is the City of Saskatoon, who granted municipal designation as a heritage site in 1982.

Hours
July 1 to September Long Weekend
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
For General Information call 652.1201

Christmas 2007 at the Historic Marr Residence
Date Event
Sat, Dec 1 Vintage Children's Crafts (1:30pm - 3:30pm) - Have a green Christmas! Use recycled materials to make heritage ornaments for the tree. Ages 5-9. Cost is $5.00
Sun, Dec 2 Storytelling Evening (7:30pm) Join us for a cozy eveing of storytelling with the Saskatoon Story Teller's Guild. Be sure to bring your won stories to share.
Mon, Dec 3 Stamping Workshop (7:30pm) Creat embossed gift tags, bookmarks, and other items using rubber stamps and other embellishments. For ages 12 and up. Cost is $5.00.
Tues, Dec 4 Calligraphy by Albert Lebastard (7:30pm) A demonstration and hands-on workshop of this beautiful Victorian fancy writing. An adult program. Cost is $2.00
Wed, Dec 5 Music at the Marr (7:30pm) Enjoy a relaxing eveing of classical and Christmas music by talented cellist, Olivia Brotzell.
Thurs, Dec 6 Luminaries (7:30pm) Make a beutiful paper bag luminary for your stairs, sidewalk, or deck. For adults and chilren over 6. Cost is $3.00.
Fri, Dec 7 Family Evening (7:30pm) Enjoy a family evening playing old-fashioned parlour games, eating popcorn, and sipping cocoa.
Sat, Dec 8 Launch of Saskatoon History Review #21 (2:00pm) Join the Saskatoon Heritage Society for the launch of this special issue of their annual magazine, celebrating the history of the University of Saskatchewan. Editor Don Kerr and authors will be in attendence.
Sun, Dec 9 Gingerbread Houses (1:30 - 3:30pm) Build and decorate your very own house using graham wafers, snowy icing, and festive candies. Ages 5-10. Cost is $3.00.