At your museum
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Fairfields Summer Picnic
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Celebrate summer with us at Fairfields Heritage House! Enjoy a guided tour of the 19th century
Gothic Revival farmhouse. From the traditional parlour to the
mid-century kitchen, you can follow the Bell family’s story for a
glimpse at how the
community has evolved through the decades. Pack a lunch and a picnic
blanket to relax in the shade on the museum’s back lawn. We’ll have
old-fashioned games and live music to entertain visitors of all ages.
You can even try your hand at flower arranging! Don’t forget to join us
for some refreshing lemonade and a slice of cake. Admission to the
museum is pay-what-you-can.
Music: DeeDee Butters featuring Omar Winelight
Florist: Nectar Flowers Ottawa
Saturday, July 4 from 1 pm to 4 pm
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Introduction to Quillwork
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Learn
beginner-friendly quillwork techniques with Anishinaabe artist
Christine Toulouse. Inspired by quillwork featured in the special
exhibition “Beyond the Brim: Tales Told Through the Hats We Wore”,
Christine will introduce the cultural significance and foundations of
this traditional art form, including how porcupine quills are prepared,
dyed, and applied, before guiding participants through the creation of
their very own birchbark keychain featuring a simple quillwork design.
Set in the beautiful gardens at Billings Estate National Historic Site,
this workshop will be hosted outdoors (weather permitting). A guided
tour of “Beyond the Brim” is included in the experience and light
refreshments will be served. Advance registration is required.
Saturday, July 4 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
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Music & Beyond
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The buildings and grounds at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
will be filled with the sounds of Music & Beyond. Enjoy a
family-friendly event with concerts, musical games and more—all matched
to the era of this beautiful and remarkable site!
Tickets can be purchased in advance through Music & Beyond or admission can be paid at the door on the day of the event.
Sunday, July 5 from 10 am to 2 pm
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Vintage Vehicle Experience
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Explore the rapid design and mechanical advancements made during the earliest years of the automotive era at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum!
See partially restored, restored, and un-restored pre-1940 vehicles up
close. Discover how Ford Model T and Model A cars transformed over the
20s and 30s. Chat with car owners and ask questions about their
vehicles. Check out the Car Games—inspired by car obstacle courses from
the 1920s and 30s where drivers tested their vehicle’s steering and
maneuverability to complete
challenges before crossing the finish line. Don’t forget to visit
Watson’s Garage for a peek at a piece of local automotive history.
Sunday, July 12 from 10 am to 3 pm
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Can you dig it?
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Learn to dig for artefacts, identify mysterious objects and
use techniques that scientists use every day. Inspired by Canada’s
first paleontologist, Elkanah Billings, kids will get their hands dirty
like Indiana Jones in a simulated excavation site at one of Ottawa's
historic homes. Ages 8 to 11. Advance registration is required.
July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 5, 12, 19 and 26
Billings Estate National Historic Site
Archeology (July 9 and August 5): Dig into archeology! Learn about the Billings family and identify the artefacts you find.
Geology (July 16 and August 12): Unearth the secrets of our natural history and identify geological samples.
Paleontology (July 23 and August 19): Discover the world of plant and animal fossils.
Beyond the Pit (July 30 and August 26): Tell the story of your excavation! Piece together your discoveries and curate a museum exhibition.
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Time Travellers
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Step
back in time and discover all the museum has to offer! Kids will
explore the museum inside and out, while tackling projects inspired by
the day-to-day life of the Billings family. Each week they’ll explore
different heritage chores, skills, and pastimes through fun, hands-on
activities. Ages 5 to 7. Advance registration is required.
July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 6, 13, 20 and 27
Billings Estate National Historic Site
Botany (July 8 and August 6):
One of the Billings family members is feeling unwell. Use Lamira’s
remedies and ingredients from her garden to help get them back on their
feet.
Bugs (July 15 and August 13):
Follow in Braddish Billings II’s footsteps and learn how
to identify the insects living around the museum grounds. Create a field
journal, learn how pollination works and make a take-home craft.
Games and Toys (July 22 and August 20):
Discover how children in the Billings family had fun! Try historic
games and toys to see how play has changed and stayed the same through
the years.
Butter (July 29 and August 27):
Sabra and Sally Billings are away. Who will run the dairy without
them? Step into their roles—find the lost cows, create a
butter mould and make fresh butter.
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Weekend Crafters
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Families
are invited to get crafty with drop-in activities inspired by local
history. We’re switching up the craft and themed scavenger hunt at each
session to explore the permanent exhibition from new perspectives!
Weekend Crafters is best suited to families with children ages 6 to 12.
However, younger children may be able to enjoy the activities with the
assistance of an adult or older sibling. Admission to the museum is
pay-what-you-can.
July 5 and July 19 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Nepean Museum
July 12 and July 26 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Fairfields Heritage House
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