Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London and Middlesex Heritage Museum
1424 Clarke Road
London, ON, N5V 5B9
519-457-1296
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| June 11, 2015 | Dickens’ Dinner: Gabriel Grub and the Globins: A Christmas Story from Picwick Papers – A Play by Jason Rip | This holiday ghost story pits Gabriel Grub, a grumpy gravedigger, against an army of goblins come to do him both harm and good. Many of the themes of "A Christmas Carol" were explored by a twenty-something Charles Dickens in this early tale of the grotesque. Enjoy a traditional 19th century country... |
| June 11, 2015 | 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... |
| February 5, 2016 | Queen Victoria's Birthday | Celebrate Her Majesty, Queen Victoria’s birthday. Join us for nineteenth century games and historical speeches all in reverence to our longest reigning monarch. Her majesty might even brave the sea journey to visit with her subjects in the Upper Canadian town of Fanshawe. |
| February 5, 2016 | A Day on the Farm | Come to Fanshawe Pioneer Village and meet our sheep, pigs and poultry and discover how they contribute to the farm. Learn all about sheep and wool with a sheep shearing demonstration in the fields. Then, try your hand at carding and spinning in Elgie Log Cabin. On Saturday, visit the ‘sheep to... |
| February 5, 2016 | Dominion Day | Come celebrate Canada Day the old fashioned way at Fanshawe Pioneer Village! Get out your Sunday best and come to our Dominion Day celebrations. Patriotic speeches, carnival games and cake and lemonade are a few of the activities that will bring the past to life. A temperance tea will be held for... |
| February 5, 2016 | The Passion of the Cheese Poet" A Cheesy Melodrama by Adam Horowitz AND "Chicken Feather" by Jeff Culbert" | About The Cheese Poet The delightful Ontario folk legend James McIntyre, “the Ingersoll Cheese Poet” is put in a Don Quixote-esque adventure full of hijinks, hilarity, song and heart. If you liked The Angel of Long Point you will love our new Souwesto melodrama THE CHEESE POET ! James McIntyre has... |
| February 5, 2016 | World War I | On August 4th, 1914, Britain and Canada declared war on Germany. The ensuing conflict lasted until November 11, 1918 and more than 60,000 Canadians were among the dead, wounded or missing. Come participate in over a dozen activity stations, including tours of our onsite trench, a First World War... |
| February 5, 2016 | Fanshawe Frolic The Victory Bond Ball" from 1916-1917" | Come to the popular annual Fanshawe Frolic Dance Weekend July 30-31, 2016 featuring…The Victory Bond Ball The whole Village is turning out to support this “Dance to Victory” First World War event. Join us as we celebrate the Canadians spirit on the Homefront during the last years of the First World... |
| February 5, 2016 | Wee Royal Tea | Calling all Lords & Ladies, Princes & Princesses, Kings & Queens for a royal celebration of teatime traditions! Learn about the history of the High Tea, enjoy cookies and iced tea served in a real china cup, create your own crown and join in a grand procession around Queen Victoria’s... |
| February 5, 2016 | 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 “Kids... |
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