As a heritage building and cultural centre, the Haskell Free Library & Opera House plays a critical role in enriching the lives of its members and the community.

The Haskell Free Library and Opera House (French: Bibliothèque et salle d'opéra Haskell) is a Victorian building that straddles the Canada–United States border, in Rock Island (now part of …

Jul 7, 2016 · When Martha Haskell decided to build an elaborate, turreted, neoclassical building out of local granite and brick, the plan was for the second floor opera house to fund the first …

Mar 23, 2025 · By Oct. 1, all Canadians will be required to use the entrance to the Haskell Free Library and Opera House on Canada's side of the border, the U.S. government said.

Aug 12, 2025 · Between Vermont and Quebec, the Haskell Free Library and Opera House was created to facilitate peace between these two great nations. While tourists can still visit this …

Sep 15, 2025 · The Haskell Free Library and Opera House is a beautiful Victorian building that is situated on the border between the United States and Canada. It straddles Derby Line, …

Haskell Free Library and Opera House was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1985 because the building straddles the Canadian-American border and accommodates at one time …

Mar 28, 2025 · For more than 100 years, people in Stanstead, Quebec, have been able to walk into Derby Line, Vermont, to enter the border-straddling Haskell Free Library and Opera …

Nov 13, 2012 · Nowadays, the Haskell Free Library hosts weekly events for children, such as crafting and storytelling activities, reading programs, writing workshops, free musical lessons …

Enjoy the historic charm and cultural offerings of the Haskell Free Library & Opera House, and feel free to explore the wealth of knowledge and entertainment available within our walls.