Come see what life was like 150 years ago, when Canada became a nation, at Historic Dominion Day at Lang Pioneer Village Museum.
On Saturday, July 1st, the museum is hosting an 1860s-style Canada Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit the Aabnaabin Camp for a First Nations perspective on Confederation, which also recognizes the significant contributions of indigenous peoples to the development of Canada as a nation.
In partnership with Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations, the Aabnaabin Camp features the history and heritage of the Michi Saagiig people who were living in Nogojiwanong prior to the arrival of settlers and how they helped the colonial settlers survive.
There will be free horse-drawn wagon rides throughout the historic village, which will be decked out for the occasion with bunting and the historic flags of Canada. You can also sample strawberry rhubarb delight in the Milburn House, and view a copy of the Globe and Mail from Confederation Day (July 1, 1867) at the Register Print Shop.
At 1:15 p.m., you can watch as the flag parade makes its way to the stage on the green for the official ceremonies and hear music 1860s-circa music performed by the Peterborough Concert Band.
You can find out who the Fenians were and how their invasion of Canada helped influence Confederation, as you witness brave Canadian militia driving off the Fenian invaders during an exciting raid re-enactment by the Recreated Brockville Battalion of Rifles and Norwood Highschool Reenactors.
Then stand and sing “O Canada” to music performed by the Peterborough Concert Band performs and officially celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with a complimentary piece of cake.
At 2:45 p.m., children can participate in schoolyard games including sack races, three-legged races, egg relays, and more.
Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, $4 for youths (ages five to 14), and free for children under five. Family admission is also available for $20 (two adults and four youth). All taxes are included.
Serving and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces are admitted for free.
For more information on Lang Pioneer Village Museum and its 50th anniversary season, visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.
