Lang Pioneer Village Museum in Keene has announced its preliminary schedule of events for this fall.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the museum’s traditional autumn events can’t proceed as they normally would. However, the museum is planning several events that provide a similar experience but with enhanced safety precautions.
First up in September is a guided version of the museum’s previously scheduled “Village by Lantern Light”. Visitors can tour the historic village in the evening by the soft glow of lantern lights with a costumed interpreter who will light the way.
Tours for this family-friendly event will be booked in advance with timed entry, ensuring that everyone will experience a safe tour.
“Village by Lantern Light” is scheduled to take place over four days: Friday and Saturday, September 11th and 12th, and Thursday and Friday, September 17th and 18th.
In October, the museum is replacing its popular Applefest event with a drive-through tour called “Harvest Time in the Village”. From the comfort of their own vehicles, visitors will slowly drive through the village and experience snapshots of pioneer life at harvest time.
Taking place on Saturday, October 4th, this event also provides a glimpse into the museum’s Applefest demonstrations and activities, but as a completely hands-off and visually rich experience.
Also in October, the museum will celebrate Halloween with its popular “Historic All Hallows’ Eve” event. Visitors will discover the origins and traditions of Halloween during this evening guided tour exploring the stories behind modern-day Halloween beliefs and practices. Featuring enhanced safety measures, tours will be booked in advance.
Historic All Hallows’ Eve will run on Friday and Saturday, October 23rd and 24th, and Thursday and Friday, October 29th and 30th.
The museum is also working on another Halloween-themed event, and may announce additional events for the fall season.
“Many factors will affect the museum’s ability to ensure that the seasonal tours are able to run as planned including safety, volunteer availability, and cost,” says assistant manager Elizabeth King.
“For now, we are pleased to share some tentative plans, in hopes that we can all be at the village in a way that will ensure everyone stays safe but gets to enjoy all of the history and fun the village has to offer this fall.”
For more details and booking information, visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.
