Dust off your fancy hats, dress up in your elegant clothes, and place yourself back in time! The AHS is hosting a Victorian Garden Party on Sunday, July 14th from 12pm to 3pm at Hillary House National Historic Site. Child discount ticket available (for guests aged 12 and under). Set against the perfect backdrop, come […]
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Aurora Through the Archives is part of the 2024 CONTACT Photography Festival and features thematically curated archival photography on display at the Aurora Armoury (outdoors), Hillary House National Historic Site, and Royal Rose Gallery & Gifts. Prepared by the Aurora Museum & Archives, Aurora Through the Archives is an engaging multi-site exhibition taking place in Aurora. Visit Hillary House […]
Happening on Wednesday, July 31st at 7pm, Arlene Chan shares her personal history and tells us about Chinese-Canadian pioneers, heroes, and game changers in the early settlement period. This hybrid Speaker Series program will be available both online via Zoom, and at Hillary House National Historic Site. Sign up today to understand more about your […]
Have you seen our “Around the House” video series? If you are curious about Hillary House National Historic Site, but are not able to visit us in-person, check out some behind-the-scenes clips of our heritage property. Get a brief history of how and why Hillary House got its name, learn about some highlighted artifacts, or […]
If you enjoy authors like Jane Austen, or stories like Bridgerton, then sign up for the next AHS Heritage Craft Workshop on Saturday, July 6th from 1PM to 3PM. Author and Historian, Serena Ypelaar, will be our guest instructor for “Intro to Historical Fiction Writing” at Hillary House National Historic Site! Learn about the style of […]
There’s been a (fictional) murder at Hillary House! Gather your friends and act as detectives to investigate a mysterious death at our historic property. Search for hints in our historic rooms, decipher clues and solve puzzles to get to the truth, all within a strict time limit. Private bookings only. Tickets are $10 per person. […]
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Vancouver, British Columbia
A great museum for families and maritime enthusiasts to learn about the maritime heritage.
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Bagtelle, Spillikins, Quoits, Graces, Bilboquet, and so much more! Here at Glanmore, we love games from the Victorian period and want to share that joy with you! join us for an afternoon of “unplugged” play on the museum’s grounds. There wil lbe all sorts of activities to try – carnival games, optical toys, games of […]
Fort Dauphin Museum
Dauphin, Manitoba
Learn what it was like to live during the fur trade and early pioneer life.
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Glanmore National Historic Site
Belleville, Ontario
Restored Victorian Mansion and Community Museum;
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