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Annandale National Historic Site offers programs throughout the year to help visitors of all ages learn more about the history of Tillsonburg.
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Lunch & Learn, Classes
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Programs for Children
Annandale NHS offers interactive camps and classes that help children explore history and culture. We also offer presentations and workshops suitable for school and community groups.
To register, use your Connect2Rec account or call 519-842-2294.
Note: All programs, dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the museum at 519-842-2294 for more information.
Enjoy a fully guided, in-depth tour of Annandale House. Tours can be tailored to meet a wide range of curriculum needs. Explore topics such as the aesthetic art movement, life in Victorian times, sustainability and genealogy.
Date Offered | Age | Cost |
By appointment | Grades K-8 | $3.00 per student |
That 70’s March Break Program
Games and crafts all with a 1970s theme.
My Pet Rock- Mon, March 13th
Shrinky Dinks - Tues, March 14th
Lava Lamps- Wed, March 15th
Dream Catchers- Thurs, March 16th
Tie Dye Fever- Fri, March 17th
Date Offered | Time Offered | Age | Cost |
March 13- 17 | 10am to 12pm | Ages 5 to 10 | $15.00 per Child, per Day |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
That 70’s Camp
Come and celebrate “All Things 70s” with cooperative games, competitions, crafts, outdoor adventures and so much more! Time to get your “Groove on!”
Date Offered | Time Offered | Age | Cost |
July 17th to July 21st | 9am to 3:30pm | Ages 6 to 12 | $125.00 per Child, per Week |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
Island Hopping Summer Camp
Come and join us for a summer filled with fun, history and adventure as you hop on rafts and head to the islands! Each day will be inspired by a new island nation from around the world!
Date Offered | Time Offered | Age | Cost |
August 14th to August 18th | 9am to 3:30pm | Ages 6 to 12 | $125.00 per Child, per Week |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
Family Halloween Party
Come to the Museum in your Hallowe’en Costume to celebrate the spooky season with games, crafts, treats and your very own pumpkin to take home! It’s F-U-N for
the whole family!! Pre-registration is required.
Date | Time | Cost |
Saturday, October 28 | 1-3pm | $25.00 per family ($5.00 for additional pumpkin) |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
*For group booking details, please call 519-842-2294. Visit our Resources for Teachers page for additional workshop topics.
Programs for Adults
Annandale NHS offers a variety of adult learning opportunities including workshops, lunch and learn sessions and special guest lectures. To register, use your Connect2Rec account or call 519-842-2294.
Note: All programs, dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the museum at 519-842-2294 for more information.
Come for tea, sweet treats and the making of a special Valentine gift to keep or give to your Valentine.
Date | Time | Cost |
Tuesday, February 14 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | $20.00 + Taxes |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
A four-part series of catered lunches and interesting lectures on local history. Lunch is served at noon with the lecture following.
Admission to tour the museum is included in the ticket
price. Hosted in the Corner Gallery (program room).
Lecture I -“The End of The Lines- the story of the T.L.E. & P. Railway"
Presented by Joan Weston.
Date | Time | Cost |
Thursday, February 23 or Friday, February 24 | 12pm to 2pm | Cost $30 single ticket or $100 for series pass |
Lecture II - “The Great Quake- the story of Tillsonburg’s connection to the San Francisco Earth Quake”
Presented by Patricia Phelps.
Date | Time | Cost |
Thursday, March 23 or Friday, March 24 from 12pm to 2pm | 12pm to 2pm | Cost $30 single ticket or $100 for series pass |
Lecture III - “Armchair Travelers - the story of the Tillsonburg Ladies Travel Club,"
Presented by Joan Weston.
Date | Time | Cost |
Thursday, April 27 or Friday, April 28 | 12pm to 2pm | Cost $30 single ticket or $100 for series pass |
Lecture IV - “50 Years of Collecting the Past for the Future- the story of Tillsonburg's Community Museum,"
Presented by Patricia Phelps.
Date | Time | Cost |
Thursday, May 25 or Friday, May 26 | 12pm to 2pm | Cost $30 single ticket or $100 for series pass |
Indulge in all things chocolate as we celebrate International Women’s day.
Date | Time | Cost |
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | 12pm to 2pm | Cost $30 + Taxes |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
Come enjoy tea and hot cross buns, warm from the oven followed by an Easter egg hunt throughout the museum.
Date | Time | Cost |
Tuesday, April 4 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | $20.00 +Taxes |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
Join artist Stella Jurgen in creating wearable art made from recycled materials inspired by the 1970s.
Then show off your wearable art at our fashion show at the 50th Anniversary Dinner and Concert on Saturday, August 23rd, 2023.
All materials and supplies are provided. Lunch is provided.
Date | Time | Cost |
Saturday May 6th and Sunday, May 7th | 9:00 am to 4:00 p.m. (Both Days) | $100.00 +Taxes |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
Join us for High Tea on the lawn in celebration of the Museum’s 50th Anniversary.
Pre-registration is required.
Date | Time | Cost |
Wednesday, August 23rd | 2pm | $30.00 + Taxes |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
50th Anniversary Quilt Unveiling
Join the members of the Tillsonburg Quilters and Fibre Artists Group as they unveil the 50th Anniversary Quilt their group has made for the museum.
Light refreshments served.
Pre-registration is required.
Date | Time | Cost |
Sunday, September 17th | 1:30pm | By Donation |
1920's Fashion Lunch and Learn
Enjoy a catered lunch followed by the lecture “1920’s fashions from the Collection” presented by Patricia Phelps.
Pre-registration is required.
Date | Time | Cost |
Thursday, September 28th | 12-2pm | $30.00 + Taxes |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
Happy Fall Y’All Tea.
Enjoy seasonal goodies, followed by the creation of a fall wreath for your door.
All supplies and instructions included.
Pre-registration is required.
Date | Time | Cost |
Wednesday, October 25th | 1:30-3pm | $30.00 + Taxes |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
Have a guided tour of the Faux Christmas Tree exhibit in the Pratt Gallery and Annandale House decorated for the season, followed by tea and Christmas goodies.
Pre-registration is required.
Date | Time | Cost |
Wednesday, December 20th | 1:30-3pm | $15.00 + Taxes |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
Special Events
Join us for family-friendly community events and activities, and celebrate special holidays with us.
To register, use your Connect2Rec account or call 519-842-2294.
Note: All programs, dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the museum at 519-842-2294 for more information.
“What’s Your Sign? Exhibition Opening
Your are invited to join staff & volunteers as we open our new an exhibit which brings flat signs to life, telling the stories of local people, businesses, and schools. All signs are from the permanent collection.
Light Refreshments will be served.
Date | Times | Cost |
Sunday, February 12th | 1pm to 4pm | By Donation |
Family Day Fun & Games
Visit the museum on Family day to participate in family games, guided tours, crafts and the popular scavenger hunt.
Date | Time | Cost |
Monday, February 20th | 10am to 3pm | By Donation |
Join Museum, as they gives a guided tour of the exhibits they have designed for the Museum's Anniversary year. Tours offered at 10 am, 2 pm and 7 pm.
Pre-registration required, regular admission rates apply. (TDHS members are FREE)
What’s Your Sign? Exhibit Tour- Wednesday, March 29th What’s Your Sign? Exhibit Tour- Wednesday, April 19th
Golden Treasures Exhibit Tour-Monday, June 26th
Golden Treasures Exhibit Tour-Thursday, July 20th
Golden Treasures Exhibit Tour-Monday, August 21st
Faux Christmas Tree Exhibit Tour-Thursday, December 21st
Cost | Tour Times |
Senior: $6.05Adults:$7.35Students: $3.70Child:$2.60TDHS Member: Free |
10 a.m.2 p.m.7 p.m. |
Join museum Curator, Patricia Phelps for a 5-part series of Show & Tells of her favorite things from the collection. Show & Tell starts at 1:30 in the Corner Gallery. Light refreshments will be served and pre-registration is required. Cost $5.00 per program or $20.00 for a series pass
Part I-10 Wonderful Things- Thursday, May 18th
Part II - 10 Delightful Things- Thursday, June 8th
Part III - 10 Superb Things- Thursday, September 7
Part IV - 10 Wicked Things-Thursday, October 19th
Part V - 10 Precious Things -Thursday, November 2nd
Cost | Time |
$5.00 per program or $20.00 for a series pass | 1:30 p.m. |
Get crafting with museum program coordination, Kathleen Watkin, as she brings the unique crafts from the 1970’s back to life. Workshops begin at 1:30 with all materials and instruction supplied. Pre-registration is required. Cost $20 per workshop or $80.00 for a series pass
Macramé Madness- Wed. April 12
Flower Power; paper flower bouquets- Wed. May 10
String Art Tangle- Wed, June 14
Hooked on Latch Hook Rugs- Wed. September 13
Digging Decoupage- Wed. October 11
Cost | Time |
$20.00 per program or $80.00 for a series pass | 1:30 p.m. |
“Golden Treasures" Exhibition Opening
Your are invited to join staff & volunteers as we open our new exhibition celebrating the Museum’s 50th Anniversary with over 50 interesting artifacts from the museum’s 50 years of collecting.
Light Refreshments will be served.
Date | Times | Cost |
Sunday, June 4th | 1pm to 4pm | By Donation |
TurtleFest on the Lawn
Join in the fun on the museum’s lawn as we celebrate the return of Turtlefest to Tillsonburg! We will be having games, crafts, tours of the house and so much more!
Date | Time | Cost |
Saturday. June 17th | 11am to 3pm | By Donation |
50th Anniversary Party
Join museum volunteers and staff for cake and ice cream as we celebrate the museum’s 50th Anniversary.
Date | Time | Cost |
Thursday, June 29th | 1pm | By Donation |
Canada Day Open House & Fun Fair on the Lawn
Come celebrate Canada’s Birthday by touring Tillsonburg’s National Historic Site and taking in the fun on the lawn. Games, crafts, cake and much more.
Date | Time | Cost |
Saturday, July 1st | 12:30 to 3pm | By Donation |
Join us for High Tea on the lawn in celebration of the Museum’s 50th Anniversary.
Pre-registration is required.
Date | Time | Cost |
Wednesday, August 23rd | 2pm | $30.00 + Taxes |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
“Small Wonders Art Show & Sale" Exhibition Opening
Your are invited to join staff & volunteers as we open our new exhibit showcasing the artistic talents of members of Oxford Creative Connections Inc.
Light Refreshments will be served.
Date | Times | Cost |
Friday, September 8th | 7pm to 9pm | By Donation |
Monumental Monument Cemetery Walking Tour
Come join the walk as we learn the stories of the largest headstones in the Tillsonburg Cemetery.
MEET at the Tillsonburg Cemetery Office!
Date | Time | Cost |
Thursday, September 21st | 1pm | By Donation |
Saturday, September 23rd | 1pm | By Donation |
Family Halloween Party
Come to the Museum in your Hallowe’en Costume to celebrate the spooky season with games, crafts, treats and your very own pumpkin to take home! It’s F-U-N for
the whole family!! Pre-registration is required.
Date | Time | Cost |
Saturday, October 28 | 1-3pm | $25.00 per family ($5.00 for additional pumpkin) |
Pre-registration is required. You can registrar via your Connect2Rec Account https://townoftillsonburg.perfectmind.com/ or by calling the Museum at 519-842-2294.
Watch as the Service Club Christmas Garden is all lit up for the season! Then come inside and enjoy visiting Annandale NHS all decorated for Christmas and our seasonal exhibition, "Faux Christmas Tree."
Date | Time | Cost |
Friday, November 24th | 7pm | By Donation |
“Faux Christmas Tree" Exhibition Opening
You are invited to join staff & volunteers as we welcome the Christmas season to the museum with the opening of “Faux Christmas Tree” in the Pratt Gallery and Annandale House decorated for the holidays.
Light Refreshments will be served.
Date | Times | Cost |
Friday, November 25th | 7pm to 9pm | By Donation |
Christmas Open House
Come tour the museum decorated for the holiday season by local volunteers and take in the exhibit, "Faux Christmas Tree" in the Pratt Gallery.
Date | Time | Cost |
Friday, November 24th | 7-9pm | By Donation |
Saturday, November 25th | 10am- 3pm | By Donation |
Sunday, November 26th | 1-4 | By Donation |