2013 Events:
***NEW MUSEUM EVENTS LISTED IN BLUE***

Friday, May 17

Switch to Summer Hours
The Museum switches to its summer schedule and will be open Wednesday- Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, May 26
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Volunteer Work Bee
The annual work bee to prepare the gardens, clean up the grounds and open the barn. Lunch is provided for all volunteers.

Saturday, June 1
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville
FREE EVENT!  Spend the day exploring the heritage, culture, and the community of Whitchurch-Stouffville.  Each attraction will offer a unique experience.  Participate in behind-the-scenes tours, activities, and more.  For more information or a complete list of this year’s sites, please go to www.doorsopenontario.on.ca or www.doorsopenws.ca

June 1 – Sept. 1
Wed. through Sun
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

With This Ring…A Heritage Wedding Album
Admire the fashions of 19th and early 20th century weddings. Trace the origins and evolution of wedding traditions. Learn about early courtship practices. Discover the superstitions and symbolism of many common matrimonial celebrations and accessories.

Click HERE  for more information.

Rouge Days: Treasures and Trolls
Speaker: Aileen Barclay. Join us in celebrating Rouge Days as we present the sublime to the slimy – a look at hidden gems and avoidable nuisances for your garden. Come explore the ‘must haves’ and ‘don’t bothers’ for a great low maintenance garden! This event is FREE, please register at http://www.waterfortomorrow.ca/en/inyourcommunity/workshops.asp

Click HERE  for more information.

Thursday, June 20th,
27th, July 4th, or 11th
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Pre-School Storytime at the Museum
Spend time with trained Museum staff in the Discovery Room exploring a story, with the option to stay for an age-appropriate craft. $2.00 per child. Choose one Thursday date or all four!

Click HERE  for more information.

July 8-12
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summer Camp: A-Muse-ing Adventures- Full Week Camp (ages 8-12)
Themes include: etiquette, print making, old-time fashion and gardening.  You will create an exhibit that will open to parents July 13th from 10am-1pm.

This full week camp is being offered Monday through Friday 9am – 4 pm.  Before and after care (7:30-9:00am, 4:00-6:00pm)  is available at an additional cost.  REGISTER with: WS Play…online

July 15-19
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summer Camp: Imaginarium Art Fun (ages 5-12)
Find your inner artist while exploring World Cultures!  Get paint between your fingers as you make cool creations.

This full week camp is being offered Monday through Friday
9am – 4 pm.  Before and after care (7:30-9:00am, 4:00-6:00pm)  is available at an additional cost.  REGISTER with: WS Play…online

July 29 - Aug 2
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summer Camp: Wacky Wheels (ages 5-12)
Circles, wheels and simple machines!  Create your own “Wacky Wheels”!  Campers get two free passes to the Museum’s Antique and Classic Car Show.

Aug 2 & 3
10:00 am – 12:00pm

Family Discovery Days
Explore the Museum’s heritage buildings and take in the activity centres! Children FREE with accompanying paid adult

Sunday, August 11
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

40th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show
Join us as Exhibitors from across southern Ontario display their prized antique & classic cars. Historic buildings open with heritage demonstrations, children’s activities and live entertainment. Food available. Rain date: August 18th.  Admission: $7.00 (children under 7 free); $17.00 per family of up to 4.  Exhibitors free admission to celebrate the 40th anniversary!  Members’ discount!

Aug 19-23
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summer Camp: Rainforest Adventure (ages 5-12)
Create a rainforest symphony and plant your own rainforest. Each day you’ll learn about a new animal. This full week camp is being offered Monday through Friday 9am – 4 pm. Before and after care (7:30-9:00am, 4:00-6:00pm) is available at an additional cost. REGISTER with: WS Play…online

Aug 26-30
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summer Camp: Summer’s Last Blast (ages 5-12)
Summer might be ending but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop!  Have a blast with a mix of activities from all Museum camps.

Wednesday, September 4

Switch to Winter Hours: Effective today, the Museum will now be open Monday - Friday, 1:00 - 5:00 pm

Saturday Sept 21
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Archaeology Series: 1 of 3 – ABC’s of Archaeology: Write like an Egyptian
Join archaeologist Dr. Amy Baron to see how and why ancient peoples first learned to write.  See what documents from the past looked like and how they are different from today.  Try your hand at being a scribe using Mesopotamian cuneiform on clay tablets, Egyptian hieroglyphs and ancient Chinese calligraphy.  Children will be able to take home their own examples of writing in the ancient world.

Saturday, September 28
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

History Hands-On: Fall Fair
This month’s event will introduce you to a 19th century school Fall Fair. See what school children were learning in preparation for the fair. How do they compare to your classes now?   Regular admission applies.

Sunday Oct 6
2 pm

Archaeology Series: 2 of 3 - Agatha Christie, Archaeology and Alzheimer’s Lecture by Dr. Amy Baron
Agatha Christie is known as one of the greatest mystery novelist of the 20th century, but few people also know that she was married to renowned Mesopotamian archaeologist Max Mallowan.  Agatha spent much of her life living and working on archaeological excavations and this is reflected in many of her novels. 

This lecture will examine some of the archaeological sites that Agatha and Max excavated, as well as how this work and the mystery novelist’s life were revealed within the pages of her books.  Furthermore, her literary corpus is now being used to try to unravel the mysteries of the human mind as a University of Toronto team examine the works for prolific writers for signs of the onset of Alzheimer’s.

Saturday, October 19
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

REACH Day
Youth groups of all kinds (Brownies, Guides, Scouts, church groups) will participate in a series of unique hands-on activities that will provide them with the opportunity to Really Experience Authentic Cultural Heritage! Activities will take place in the Museum’s historic buildings and on the grounds. Admission: $4.00 per participant. Please call for more information

Sunday, October 20
10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Volunteer Work Bee
The annual closure of the Barn and other assorted projects.  Lunch will be provided.

Saturday Nov 9
2 pm

Archaeology Series: 3 of 3 - Curse of the Axe
The Museum, in partnership with 19OTP will be running the documentary, Curse of the Axe.  Stay afterwards for a Q&A with Dr. Ron Williamson.  Location: 19OTP. 

Friday, November 22
Seating times: 12 pm and 2 pm

33rd Annual Victorian Tea
Enjoy a delicious taste of Christmas Past hosted by Museum staff and the Founding Friends of the Museum. The Museum Gift Shop will be open for those hard-to-find heritage games, toys, and books! Please call to reserve your preferred seating time. Adults:  $15.00, Children under 12:  $7.50  Members’ discount!

Saturday Dec 7
9:30 am-12:30 pm

Seasonal Half-Day Workshops
The Museum will be offering an adult workshop and a children’s workshop at the same time.  Details on the workshops to be announced.   

Saturday, December 14
6:30 and 8:00 pm

A Candlelight Christmas
Join our costumed staff on this enchanting evening tour! Explore the development of Christmas traditions while sampling 19th-century foods, entertainment and decorations in our Pioneer Log Cabin and Victorian Farmhouse. Enjoy a horse-drawn hay ride and then warm up with hot apple cider and traditional baking. Book early as there is limited space for this event. Adults:  $16.00  Children under 12:  $10.00  Members’ discount!