Learn as a group to paint a unique detail of the Mill’s architecture in a monochromatic palette with earth tones, using gels, and acrylics mixed with sand to create a textural effect and give an old look to the overall artwork. Lydia Panart will guide you step by step through the painting process on a […]

Our history is etched upon the land… in this workshop you will learn some of the fundamentals of what makes for a good landscape drawing, including choosing an interesting composition, creating a sense of depth, atmospheric perspective, how to simplify things into basic shapes and deciding what to make a focal point of your drawing. […]

Learn to create beautiful and unique botanical prints pounding real flowers and leaves into paper to release it’s natural dye, taking home your own Midsummer themed kind of artwork. You can finish you creations by adding the contours and shapes with pencils or ink. Plant material, hammers and slabs of wood, board and paper provided. […]

Midsummer Flower Crowns with Hildie Sausik A true midsummer craft of weaving the Flower Crowns by arranging fresh flowers, ferns, herbs and wild grasses. Part of traditional folk dress and popular in the ancient world, those wildflower creations can be worn on many occasions, especially summer festivals. Discover your inner goddess and wear your creation […]

Be immersed in the late 19th – early 20th century history of prosperous village of Alton, where on the banks of Shaw’s Creek local industrialists established as many as 12 different Mills, using the power of the river system. Only one historic Mill of such kind still exists in Canada, only one National Trust heritage […]

Join the Beachville District Historical Society for a summer roast-beef BBQ on the grounds at Beachville District Museum. Enjoy a meal of locally-sourced foods, tour the museum, and get to socializing with other residents of the area! Tickets:$25 for adults$10 for youth (ages 6-11)Free for children 5 and under Reserve your tickets by calling the […]

Join us on Sunday, June 25th from 12-4pm at the Beachville District Museum for a fun-filled afternoon at the Community Car Show. The Beachville Legion will be preparing lunch on the BBQ and Heavenly Sweets’ ice cream truck will be on-site for those with more of a sweet tooth. Come by to take it all […]

Join us on Sunday, August 27th from 12-4pm at the Beachville District Museum for a fun-filled afternoon at the Community Car Show. The Beachville Legion will be preparing lunch on the BBQ and Heavenly Sweets’ ice cream truck will be on-site for those with more of a sweet tooth. Come by to take it all […]

Join us on Canada Day at Heritage Park to experience the past, celebrate the present and discover the future of this amazing country! Watch as 50 people become Canadians at a citizenship ceremony, enjoy fantastic performances from our friends at GlobalFest, play fun family games and so much more! TICKET PRICES Included with regular Historical […]

Join us on Sunday, June 25th from 12-4pm at the Beachville District Museum for a fun-filled afternoon at the Community Car Show. The Beachville Legion will be preparing lunch on the BBQ and Heavenly Sweets’ ice cream truck will be on-site for those with more of a sweet tooth. Come by to take it all […]