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Doon Heritage Village - 2010 Calendar of Events   |
Doon Heritage Village... where history has never been so much fun!
Come experience what life was like in the year 1914 at Doon Heritage Village. The Waterloo Region Museum is the gateway to Doon Heritage Village. Exhibits in the new museum will open in 2011.
- Explore newly restored village buildings
- See more farm animals
- Experience activities for the entire family
- Enjoy a picturesque setting
May 1, 2010
Doon Heritage Village Reopens
Summer Hours (May through Labour Day)
Open Daily 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fall Hours (Labour Day through December 23)
Open Weekdays 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday, except for special events
Special Events 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Growing Seedlings Indoors Workshop
9 a.m. to noon
Back by popular demand, in this workshop you will learn about seed germination, seed storage, soil, watering, lighting and tricks for keeping seedlings healthy and compact. Participants will plant and take home a tray of heritage seeds/seedlings for their own garden and in the fall they can bring them back to enter their best in Doon Heritage Village’s Fall Fair. Admission is $10 per person plus applicable taxes. Member’s discount applies. Capacity is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Adventures in Time Summer Day Camp Registration
9 to 10 a.m. Museum Members only
10 a.m. to noon Non-members
Children and youth help do farm and household chores, assist a tradesman with his work as an apprentice, play 1914 games, go fishing by the covered bridge and attend a picnic on the village green. Registration is taken in person only, with full payment, on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited. MasterCard, Visa, Interac, cash and cheques accepted. No cancellations or refunds. Registration takes place in the Curatorial Centre.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Easter Sunrise Service
7 a.m.
A glorious Easter morning cascades through the windows of the historic Freeport United Brethren Church at Doon Heritage Village as the 46th annual Easter Sunrise Service begins. The service is sponsored by the Cambridge Christian Business Men’s Committee. Light refreshments will be served following the service. A voluntary offering will be collected.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Friends of Doon Heritage Village Annual General Meeting
7 p.m.
Established in 1956 as the Ontario Pioneer Community Foundation, the Friends of Doon Heritage Village host their 54th Annual General Meeting, reviewing their activities in 2009 and plans for 2010 in support of the new Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village. The Friends of Doon Heritage Village represent the more than 1,000 volunteers who annually contribute their enthusiasm, time and expertise to all aspects of the museum’s operation. Guest speaker Sean Jasmins, Supervisor of Marketing and Communication, will talk about museum marketing and branding. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Pruning Trees and Shrubs Workshop
9 a.m. to noon
Learn the principles and methods of basic tree and shrub pruning in this hands-on workshop. Under the instruction of Bob Wildfong, Doon Heritage Village’s Heritage Gardener, you will prune young trees, shrubs and vines. Learn how to shape and train woody plants, repair damaged branches, revitalize thin growth, and stimulate foliage, flower and fruit development. Admission is $10 per person plus applicable taxes. Member’s discount applies. Capacity is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Season’s Opening of Doon Heritage Village
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We’re back! Doon Heritage Village reopens after closing for a year due to construction of the new Waterloo Region Museum. Doon Heritage Village once again opens its doors and we are bigger and better than ever. More farm animals, two newly restored buildings and lots of hands-on, activities. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Labour Day. General admission: $7 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, $4 Children, Children four and under free.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Preparing to Garden Workshop
9 a.m. to noon
The novice gardener will learn all there is to know about starting a garden. This workshop will provide a hands-on overview of soil preparation, essential tools, methods of watering, fertilizing and preventing weeds. Participants will sow early seeds and learn how to care for tender seedlings during the last weeks of cold spring weather. Transplanting and arranging perennial flowers is a highlight of the workshop. Participants will take home a selection of potted perennials to transplant into their own gardens. Admission is $10 per person plus applicable taxes. Member’s discount applies. Capacity limited. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, May 15
‘Dig In’ with the Food Bank of Waterloo Region
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free Admission to Doon Heritage Village and the Waterloo Region Museum with a non-perishable donation to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Waterloo Region Hall of Fame Inductions
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church (Kitchener)
2 p.m.
Join the citizens of Waterloo Region as they pay tribute to eight individuals in recognition of their personal accomplishments and outstanding contributions to this community. The induction ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Kitchener. Light refreshments will follow the ceremony.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Celebration of International Museum Day and the new Waterloo Region Museum
3 to 8 p.m.
Join us on this day as we celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in the stories that connect us. Refreshments will be served
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Heritage Plant Sale
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or while supplies last
The Friends of Doon Heritage Village hold their 15th annual Heritage Plant Sale. A selection of the flower and vegetable varieties, which can be found in the several heritage gardens at the historic site, will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
17th Annual Emergency Services Muster, Games and Parade
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The same date, same great event. Let the bells clang and the sirens wail as Doon Heritage Village in conjunction with the Waterloo Regional Police, Ontario Provincial Police, Fire Departments in Waterloo Region and the Waterloo Region EMS hosts the 17th Annual Emergency Services Muster, Games and Parade. Visitors and enthusiasts can enjoy a fired-up day that will feature antique and modern fire trucks, police cars and ambulances, fire safety demonstrations, fire game competitions between fire fighters, and a parade of historical equipment. A great event for families and individuals of all ages! Admission is by cash donation. All proceeds will be donated to emergency services related programs.
Monday, May 31 through Friday, June 4, 2010
Children’s Groundwater Festival
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Waterloo Region Museum is pleased to host the 15th Waterloo Wellington Children's Groundwater Festival. This fun and creative week-long event features a variety of interactive activities, demonstrations and displays, which challenge people of all ages to consider the source of and importance of water to themselves, the environment and society. More than 4,000 school children will take part in the week-long festival. Special admission rates apply to school groups taking part in the Festival. General admission rates: $7 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, $4 Children, Children four and under free
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Ecofest
The 3rd annual Ecofest has found a new and permanent home.] Ecofest is a two-day fun and interactive Regional event aimed at educating the public about environmentally friendly lifestyle choices. The event will showcase local Eco Schools, municipal and community group initiatives, products and services related to air and water quality, healthy lifestyle choices, energy efficiency, waste reduction, locally grown food, and sustainable transportation. In collaboration with many local partners, this event is especially designed for families, children and schools. Admission is free.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Seniors’ Day
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Waterloo Region Museum is throwing a party for seniors! Anyone who is 55 years of age and older is invited to come to Doon Heritage Village on this day to help us celebrate a day especially for seniors. Visit the new Waterloo Region Museum building, hear all about what is planned for the Museum’s exhibit galleries, watch a silent movie, and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with a visit to the turn of the century village. Enjoy some delicious strawberry short cake, garden tours, musical entertainment and a sing-a-long in the Church. Admission is free for those 55 years of age and older.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Antique and Classic Car ‘Show and Tell’ - The First 60 Years of the Automobile
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A classic car show with a twist! The show will feature pre-1960 antique and classic cars on display throughout Doon Heritage Village. The tell part is the new twist. Authors John Dunbar and Glenn Baechler will highlight the role that vehicle types played in automotive history by presenting spectacular examples that exemplify each phase of the development of the automobile. No fee for exhibitors or classic car owners to register for the event, though pre-registration is required. General admission rates: $7 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, $4 Children, Children four and under free
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Dominion Day Picnic on Canada Day
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
It is Canada’s birthday – 143 years young. Come to a good old-fashioned 1914 birthday party and have some fun! Enjoy musical entertainment, and a game of croquet or horseshoes. Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy food that will be available for purchase. Admission is free.
Daily from Friday, July 2 to Saturday, July 31, 2010
A Day In The Life … 1914
11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Each day in July, visitors are invited to take a break from their visit to help the farmers and villagers with their everyday chores, listen to a special presentation by one of the historical interpreters, or take part in a pleasant pastime. Activities vary daily and weekly – the weekly activity list will be available at the museum and it will be posted on the museum’s website. A Day In The Life activities are included with general admission: $7 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, $4 Children, Children four and under free.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
The History and Traditions of Gardens in Waterloo County
9 a.m. to noon
Doon Heritage Village’s horticulturist, Bob Wildfong, will give a presentation on the history and traditions of gardens and gardening in Waterloo County. Participants can come just for the morning presentation or stay for the day and enjoy a box lunch and an afternoon with the Waterloo Historical Society and History Under the Trees. Admission is $10 per person plus applicable taxes. Cost for box lunch extra. Member’s discount applies. Capacity limited. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
History Under the Trees – Afternoon Talks with the Waterloo Historical Society
1 to 4 p.m.
Join the Waterloo Historical Society for an afternoon of stories about local history or spend the day and enjoy a presentation in the morning on the history of gardens in Waterloo County, enjoy a box lunch and an afternoon with the Waterloo Historical Society. Admission is $7 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, $4 Children, Children four and under free. A Discount for Waterloo Historical Society Members applies. Separate fee for a full-day program with lunch.
Daily from Sunday, Aug. 1 to Friday, Sept. 3, 2010
A Day In The Life … 1914
11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
Each day in August, visitors are invited to take a break from their visit to help the farmers and villagers with their everyday chores, listen to a special presentation by one of our historical interpreters, or take part in a pleasant pastime. Activities vary daily and weekly – the weekly activity list will be available at the museum and it will be posted on the museum’s website. A Day In The Life activities are included with General Admission: $7 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, $4 Children, Children four and under free.
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010
KidSummer at Waterloo Region Museum
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
KidSummer gives you the chance to spend an unforgettable summer with the kids in your life when you come to Waterloo Region Museum to kick off our second month of A Day In The Life … 1914. Activities may include egg collecting from the chicken coop, helping the blacksmith twist iron, or sending a telegraph. KidSummer by Today’s Parent magazine features a different free activity every day in July and August at locations around southwestern Ontario. Free admission for up to two children, with each $7 adult admission purchased.
Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010
Growing and Using Herbs
9 a.m. to noon
See, smell and taste the extensive collection of herbs grown in Doon Heritage Village’s gardens. Learn their historic and modern uses and how to clean, prepare and store them for lasting vitality. In this hands-on workshop, you will start your own potted herb plants from freshly collected seeds to take home for your garden or window sill. Admission is $10 per person plus applicable taxes. Member’s discount applies. Capacity is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010
On Sale Date - Doon by Lantern Light Tours and Starry Night
9 a.m.
Don’t be disappointed! Starry Night is typically sold out in October and Lantern Light Tours are sold out in November. See December listings for event details, dates and times.
Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010
9 a.m. to noon
Seed Saving Workshop
Learn the art and science of seed saving at Doon Heritage Village under the guidance of Bob Wildfong, the museum’s Heritage Gardener, an accomplished seed producer and one of Canada’s experts on heritage seeds and plants. Participants will learn how to collect seeds from garden plants, and clean and store them for planting the following spring. Methods for controlling pollination and proper seed harvesting will be demonstrated. Participants will be invited to gather some seeds from the museum’s heritage gardens. Admission is $10 per person plus applicable taxes. Member’s discount applies. Free for Seeds of Diversity members. Capacity is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010
Seniors’ Day
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kick off the fall with a visit to Doon Heritage Village. Anyone who is 55 years of age and older is invited to tour the new Waterloo Region Museum and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with a visit to the turn-of-the-century village and farms. Enjoy a cup of cider – hot or cold, garden tours, silent movies and a sing-a-long in the church. Admission is free for those 55 years of age and older.
Friday, Sept. 17, 2010
Homeschool Day
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Doon Heritage Village is inviting all homeschoolers to a program especially designed for them. Spend a day doing a variety of seasonal fun activities and watching demonstrations while meeting curriculum requirements. Cost is $4 per child. All teaching parents are free, children under five are free.
Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010
Doors Open Waterloo Region
10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Waterloo Region Museum is pleased to be part of Doors Open Waterloo Region 2010. Visitors can tour the building and get a sneak peak at the exciting exhibits that will be housed in the galleries scheduled to open in 2011. Admission is free.
Sunday Sept. 19, 2010
1914 Fall Fair
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In 1914 the Fall Fair was a showcase for the best of the best - whether it was a prize cow or a noisy steam engine, a cherry pie, a pumpkin or a favourite quilt. The community is invited to rekindle the spirit of an old-fashioned fair at Doon Heritage Village. Enter your best baking, handiwork or preserves in competition for cash prizes. Entries will be on display in the new Waterloo Region Museum. Call the museum for entry categories and prize lists. Enjoy musical entertainment, a penny carnival and the living history village. Admission: $7 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, $4 Children, Children four and under free.
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010
Piecing Together Canada's History Through Quilts with Pauline Grondin
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Doors Open at 7 p.m.
“No thread running through our history is stronger and more consistent than their use as links between women and their female descendants...many women felt that the female family...past, present and future...was important, and that these generations were united by the quilts that were the work of their hands and their hearts.” Storyteller Pauline Grondin will spend an evening showcasing handmade quilt designs from the past and sharing stories, traditions, superstitions, songs, music, poetry and prose that honour the quilt designs from long ago. Admission is $15 for adults includes applicable taxes. Member’s discount applies. Capacity is limited. Tickets in advance by calling the museum, and at the door.
Monday, Oct. 11, 2010
Fall Harvest
1 to 4 p.m.
In celebration of the fall - the villagers and farmers at Doon Heritage Village will be celebrating the end of another growing season and all the hard work that goes into making sure the barns and cellars are full for the winter. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride, music in the church and seasonal hands on activities. Sample some of the many flavours of heritage apple varieties from a century ago. Bring your family for a day of fun activities and enjoy the magnificent colours of fall at one of the prettiest places in Waterloo Region. Admission: $7 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, $4 Children, Children four and under free.
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010
Blood & Fire: The Donnelly Project with storyteller Susan Charters and singer-songwriter Paul Court
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Doors Open at 7 p.m.
In the second evening of the Friends of Doon Heritage Village’s storytelling series, Susan Charters and Paul Court give a presentation that is a fine blend of song and story about the incidents surrounding the brutal events of February 1880 in that small Ontario Township of Lucan. The performance will draw you into the story, let you hear the voices that are willing to speak, revealing or hiding what they wish, and letting you form you own opinion, as so many have, about the Black Donnellys.
Admission is $15 for adults includes applicable taxes. Member’s discount applies. Capacity is limited. Tickets in advance by calling the museum, and at the door.
Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010
Christmas Decorations Workshop
9 a.m. to noon
Join us at the Waterloo Region Museum for a fun and festive workshop on creating Christmas decorations. Admission is $20 and includes supplies required to create the decorations.
Friday, Nov. 12, 2010
A Village Christmas for Homeschoolers
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The village is all decked out in its Christmas finery. Explore how the various ethnic groups celebrated Christmas in rural Waterloo County in 1914. Cost is $4 per child. All teaching parents are free, children under five are free.
Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010
Christmas Breads
9 a.m. to noon
Learn the techniques of traditional bread making in one of Doon Heritage Village’s historical kitchens and then step it up a notch with a Christmas theme. Using period recipes, participants will make a Christmas yeast bread and a non-yeast bread that will be baked in a wood stove. Recipes will be converted for use in modern kitchens. Admission is $20 plus applicable taxes. Member’s discount applies. Capacity is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010
Far from Home: Stories of leaving behind all that is familiar to go to a new land, with storytellers Carol Leigh Wehking & Glenna Janzen
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Doors open at 7 p.m.
What was it like to be transported to Australia as a convict? Will fame and fortune await the woman who goes over Niagara Falls in a barrel? Can peace and happiness be found in a new land when the shadow of the KGB hovers? Carol Leigh Wehking and Glenna Janzen of Tongues Wagging Productions ~ Storytelling tell stories of danger, courage, inspiration and adventure: stories that rise out of history as well as stories that are rooted in Mennonite families. Admission is $15 for adults and includes applicable taxes. Member’s discount applies. Capacity is limited. Tickets in advance by calling the museum, and at the door.
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010
Evergreen Wreaths
9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m.
Make an evergreen wreath to take home, suitable for indoor or outdoor display. Learn the folklore and tradition of seasonal evergreen decorations. Wreath frames, evergreens, wire and ribbon will be supplied. Please bring along a pair of hand-held pruning shears or a sturdy pair of garden scissors. Admission is $20 plus applicable taxes. Member’s discount applies. Capacity limited. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010
Christmas Table Centrepieces
9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m.
Create and arrange a sensational seasonal table centrepiece that will be the focus of your Christmas décor! Participants will learn how to design and arrange a greenery centre piece then decorate it with a variety of natural and seasonal decorations to make a beautiful arrangement that will look good in any room of your home. All materials will be supplied. Please bring along a pair of hand-held pruning shears or a sturdy pair of garden scissors. Admission is $20 plus applicable taxes. Member’s discount applies. Capacity is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Dec. 1 through Dec. 23, 2010
Pre-Christmas Sale – Gift Shop
Daily during the Museum’s open hours
Great gift-giving ideas, old-fashioned wood toys and vintage Christmas ornaments in the Waterloo Region Museum’s Gift Shop during our pre-Christmas Sale.
Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010
Country Christmas and Volunteer Recognition Day
1 to 4 p.m.
It’s a special Country Christmas event to recognize the wonderful work and time volunteers contribute to the Region of Waterloo – our way of saying thank you. Take a horse-drawn ride, tour the new Waterloo Region Museum, take in some seasonal silent movies, meet Father Christmas and enjoy the special activities and seasonal goodies that will make your day at Doon Heritage Village extra special. General public welcome as well. Regional volunteers free. Public admission: $7 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, $4 Children, Children four and under free.
Sundays, Dec. 12 & 19 and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Dec. 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2010
Country Christmas
1 to 4 p.m.
Enjoy a Christmas in the country from the last turn of the century. Take a horse-drawn wagon ride, let the little ones meet Father Christmas, sing along with Christmas carols and enjoy the sites and sounds of a Christmas past. Admission: $7 Adults, $5 Seniors/Students, $4 Children, Children four and under free.
Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 4, 10, 11 & 17, 2010
Doon By Lantern Light Tours
7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Step back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas in the early 20th century. Enjoy a guided lantern lit walking tour of the village and a carol concert in the church. Seasonal clothing recommended. Admission: $10 per person (applicable taxes included). Member’s discount applies. Advance tickets only. MasterCard and Visa accepted. No cancellations or refunds. Capacity is limited. Book by phone at 519-748-1914.
Saturday, Dec. 18,2010
Starry Night
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The Friends of Doon Heritage Village’s annual Christmas extravaganza! Enjoy the sights, sounds and flavours of a Christmas past as you see the village in its finest lamp-lit beauty. Music, food and good cheer under the silent stars are sure to get you and your family into the spirit of Christmas. Seasonal clothing recommended. Admission: $18 per adult, $9 per child (applicable taxes included). Advance tickets only. MasterCard and Visa accepted. No cancellations or refunds. Capacity is limited. Book by phone at 519-748-1914.
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