Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London and Middlesex Heritage Museum
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| Fanshawe Frolic | Attend our annual Fanshawe Frolic Dance Weekend August 5 and 6, 2017 featuring… The Confederation Ball Come learn to dance as the Fathers of Confederation would as they celebrated the formation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867. Led by Dance Mistress, Mme. Stephens. Workshops, country supper, ball… | |
| The First World War: Vimy Remembered | Experience the life of a soldier in the Great War and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, a pivotal moment in the formation of Canadian identity. This initiative is made possible by the Community Fund for Canada’s 150th, a collaboration between the London Community… | |
| Wee Royal Tea | Calling all Lords & Ladies, Princes & Princesses, Knights & Knaves, for a celebration of teatime traditions! Enjoy high tea, puppet shows, storytelling and dancing fit for any King or Queen. Be presented to her Majesty Queen Victoria, take your tea in a real china cup, try your hand at… | |
| New! Youth Experience Camp | Discover how the past is brought to life! Youth will be introduced to the work that goes into running a museum – from curatorial practices to presenting history to the public. All while learning the skills of a 19th century villager! (13 -16 yrs.) July 26 – 28 Cost: $135.00 week/per child Camp… | |
| Time Travelers Summer Day Camp | It’s the ultimate summer adventure – travel back in time! Fanshawe Pioneer Village offers a Summer Day Camp experience for children 6 – 12 who will become part of Village life. Campers will engage in farm and household chores, become apprentices in our Print, Woodworking and Blacksmith… | |
| Dominion Day | Grab your picnic blanket and don your Sunday best, to celebrate Dominion Day the old fashioned way at Fanshawe Pioneer Village! Join us for historical patriotic speeches in honour of the formation of the Dominion of Canada! Enjoy a cool glass of lemonade to celebrate our country’s 150th birthday.… | |
| A Day on the Farm | Connect with the rural heritage of London and Middlesex County with a fun weekend filled with livestock and activities. Come meet and visit the sheep, pigs, ducks, and chickens who will live at Fanshawe Pioneer Village this season. Enjoy a wagon ride around the village, help us make cheese and… | |
| Dickens' Dinner "Keep My Memory Green" A Play by Jason Rip | Enjoy a traditional 19th century country Christmas dinner served family style and featuring local roast goose, root vegetables, squash soup, cabbage salad, pickles and for dessert; mincemeat pie or plum pudding. After dinner, experience a play based on a short story by Charles Dickens. About… | |
| A Visit with St. Nicholas | Families are invited to a Visit with St. Nicholas. Enjoy a hot pancake breakfast, followed by a baked gingerbread man to decorate for dessert. Hop aboard a horse drawn wagon for a beautiful winter ride around the Village and visit a selection of buildings preparing for Christmas. Of course, the day… | |
| The Midnight Village: A Tragical Walking Tour (Theatre based walking Tour) | Directed by Jason Rip Follow the crooked signpost to THE MIDNIGHT VILLAGE. Its Villagers are some of creepiest, eeriest citizens of London’s past. A homicidal physician. The only woman ever hanged in London. A haunted doll from Eldon House. Plus seven other spooks. Enjoy the terrifying treasures… |