Hanna Roundhouse Society

The Hanna Roundhouse Society (HRS) offers our historic venue & 8.97-acre property to the community for wedding graduation family etc. photoshoots & events. The property is groomed for public enjoyment (& safety) & HRS board members are onsite to assist with anything building/property related. Unique props within the roundhouse are made available for these photoshoots. Photo workshops have become popular with the variety & changing natural lighting to work with as well as the rustic character. Property rental of $100/hr & $500/day allows private usage for pre-booked times. Revenue generated helps fund restoration & operating expenses. Grant applications continue to be sourced volunteering for fundraisers with private donations & sponsorship continuing. The High School graduation class is not charged for their group photos but individual grad photos require a fee & scheduled time. The Alberta Transportation Highway Cleanup continues to be one of our largest fundraising activities with HRS volunteers family & friends cleaning 38.49 km of rural ditches/year over the past 5 years. HRS volunteers participate in a local fundraising community BBQ & promote the HRS activities. We assist the Hanna Ladies Auxiliary Rummage Sale another local non-profit group with volunteer labor & free storage space for surplus items until delivery can be made to other needy groups. We continue to host the annual community Non-denominational Church Service at the Hanna Roundhouse (no charge) to support community efforts to bring people together for music verse friendship with the Ministerial Association sponsoring a BBQ. We have space to accommodate large groups not available elsewhere. Local railway history continues to grow as we share with visitors through private/public HRS events & upon request. Roundhouse History tours continue for private/public groups or individuals schools & tours led by HRS volunteers. Our History Board displays allow visitors the opportun