The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum is excited to be hosting “’Beatlemania’: Celebrating the 60^th Anniversary of RCA Pressing Beatles Records in Smiths Falls”, opening on Saturday, June 1, 2024.  

“Beatlemania” will include Beatles memorabilia from local private collectors as well as artifacts from RCA Victor Smiths Falls and CJET. RCA Victor began pressing records in December of 1953.Over 400 people were employed during it’s peak, with 75% of it’s employees being women. . RCA began pressing the first Beatles records for the North American market in 1963.

“We are delighted to showcase such a unique piece of history from our small town. whether you want to take the Yellow Submarine, or Drive My Car, let’s Come Together and honour this iconic rock and roll band. With A Little Help From My Friends at the Heritage House this event is sure to attract fans, collectors, and Day Trippers, while stirring up some new and memorable stories that reside within our rich community “, noted Mayor Shawn Pankow.

The Museum is putting the call out to interested community members who have Beatles memorabilia, items from RCA Victor, CJET, or who would be interested in sharing their stories, to follow the link to fill out the interest form (Heritage House Museum Beatlemania Exhibit - Town of Smiths Falls) or reach out to the Heritage House to be potentially included in the exhibit, no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

The Heritage House invites the community back to the museum for the opening of the exhibit on Saturday, June 1. The opening will include live music from Beatles cover band Beatlejuice, food, photo opportunities, and a chance to see the completed exhibit.

This exhibit and opening event are supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

For information about the upcoming exhibit at the Heritage House, please contact Will Manhire at the Museum at 613-283-6311 or wmanhire@smithsfalls.ca

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