Programs & Events

Annandale National Historic Site offers programs throughout the year to help visitors of all ages learn more about the history of Tillsonburg. 

Explore upcoming programs and events

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: $6.05

Adults:$7.35

Students: $3.70

Child:$2.60

TDHS 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
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