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| Summer Theatre Presents: Sixty-Seven by Adam Holowitz | 1967 was a watermark year for Canada. This colourful theatrical collage presents some of the bright, fiery and passionate individuals of Canada 67. Meet federal cabinet minister Judy LaMarsh buried to her waist in a snowdrift. Follow a man whose dream was to drive a sled-dog team from the… | |
| An Upper Canada Christmas Carol - A Play by Jason Rip | Take the famous Christmas tale by Charles Dickens and mix it with the story of the founding of the Talbot Settlement on the north shore of Lake Erie in the early 19th century and you have An Upper Canada Christmas Carol. Scrooge becomes Colonel Thomas Talbot; Marley becomes John Graves Simcoe and… | |
| Dickens' Dinner: An Upper Canada Christmas Carol | Enjoy a traditional 19th century country Christmas dinner served family style and featuring soup, local roast goose, root vegetables, cabbage salad, pickles and for dessert; mincemeat pie or plum pudding. After dinner, enjoy “An Upper Canada Christmas Carol” in the beautiful setting of our… | |
| A Visit with St. Nicholas | Families are invited to a Visit with St. Nicholas. Enjoy a hot pancake breakfast, sausage and orange juice followed by a baked gingerbread man to decorate for dessert. Hop aboard a wagon for a beautiful horse drawn winter ride around the Village and visit a selection of buildings preparing for… | |
| The Midnight Village: Donnellys After Dark | Travel back to 19th century Lucan-Biddulph and learn about the famous feud between local vigilantes and the Donnelly clan. Follow the crooked signpost down the Roman Line to hear ghostly tales of mayhem and anarchy that culminate in a terrifying evening with murderous results. Friday, October 13 (… | |
| Thanksgiving at the Village | Spend the day with the villagers of Fanshawe as they enjoy the harvest. Sample apple cider, grind corn, and discover how families made fresh fruit and vegetables last all winter. Reserve your traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at the Pioneer Village Café, available all weekend. Sittings at 12 pm and 2… | |
| A Day for the Dogs | Bring your four legged family members to A Day for the Dogs at Fanshawe Pioneer Village. Meet dog groomers, rescue organizations and local services for your pet. Vendors will showcase a variety of doggy toys, fashion, food and more. Enjoy agility shows by “Cruisin’ Paws Agility” followed by… | |
| Fanshawe 1812: The Invasion of Upper Canada | Dispatch received from the 1st (Royal Scots) Regiment, Grenadier Company: “Citizens…His Majesty’s crown forces will make an aggressive attempt to reclaim the territories of Western Upper Canada. It is our intention to garrison our forces at the Village of Fanshawe and choose this ground to halt the… | |
| Fanshawe Agricultural Fair | Experience all the pleasures of a 19th century rural fair with threshing demonstrations, fair games and musical entertainment. Submit your own handmade craft, home grown produce, or home made treat for judging (See the Fair Brochure for details. Articles must be submitted before 9am on August 19th… | |
| Confederation Weekend | Join the town of Fanshawe as we commemorate the formation of Canada and celebrate as Londoners would have in 1867! Meet our first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald and enjoy a Strawberry Social as part of the celebrations. Take part in historical pastimes like croquet, stilts, and fair games,… |