Historic Programs
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Want to know what's coming up for History Buffs at Black Creek? Let us know and we'll send you our e-newsletter. In @BlackCreek you'll find informal articles on our recent research, behind-the-scenes looks at the museum, and updates on upcoming historic programs such as speakers' series, evening programs, and more!
Special Summer Programs
Batter Up! An 1860s Baseball Game
The Villagers are gathering to cheer on their favourite team. Learn the 1860s rules and then bat the ball and run the 4 bases in this favourite sports game of the 19th century.
July 4 & 24 only. Limited buildings open while game in progress.
Dance the Day Away
Join the Villagers on the Green to Dance the Day Away! Put on your dancing shoes and learn three Victorian dances: the stately Sir Roger de Coverley, an elegant quadrille, or the risqué waltz.
August 14 & 15 only. Limited buildings open while dance in progress.
Grinding Wheat into Flour
See our water-powered mill wheel in action! On select Sundays, stop by the Mill between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. to watch the Miller grind grain into flour.
July 11 & 25 / August 15 & 29 / September 12 & 26 / October 10 & 24 / November 7 & 14 (weather permitting)
For Kids & Families
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Bolton Shop
Photography Studio
Smile, say "cheese" or "Black Creek" as you step into a 19th century style photographer's studio sets in the Bolton Shop. Take your photograph in an imaginary scene! When you visit Black Creek, the photographer may be on expedition in unexplored regions of our country, but he left the studio open for you to enjoy and to discover the science of photography, 1860s style!
*The door opens from July 22, 2010
Kids' Trail
Follow the Kids' Trail and dive into hands-on activities. Look in our buildings to find buckets filled with activities just for kids!
PastPort to the Past
Grab your PastPort & travel back in time! Go behind the counters in five historic buildings, do an activity, and get your pastport stamped. $5.00/child ($4.00 for Village members.)
PastPort to the Past activities are geared towards ages 6 and up ~ Younger children will require the help of a parent or guardian.
Hands on History Centre
Join in the fun found in this activity centre designed just for kids! Weave on the giant weaving wall, build a kid-sized log cabin, dress like a pioneer, and more! Open daily in July and August.
Chickens & Horses & Pigs!
Meet our barn animals, enjoy a wagonette ride, or chat with the farmer! Check our programming sheet for daily livestock programs.
Pioneer Folk Productions
Every weekday at 2:00 p.m. explore pioneer times with an interactive activity. Quilting, harness making, fashion, and more!
Play Ball!
Baseball with...4 bases? Join in fun-filled sports games popular in pioneer times! For specific times and dates, please see daily programming sheet.
Pioneer Kids' Tour
Learn all about the early settlers and how they lived in the woods! For time and dates, please see daily programming sheet.
Victorian Dancing
Swing your partner! Tap your toes and learn the steps to a popular Victorian dance. For time and dates, please see daily programming sheet.
History Mini-Plays
Meet the colourful characters living in the Village. Watch as a scene unfolds before your very eyes. For time and dates, please see daily programming sheet.
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For History Buffs
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Historic Brewery Tours
Enjoy a refreshing pint of history! Tour our historic brewery and enjoy samples of beer made the old-fashioned way! Weekdays: 2:00 p.m. Weekends: 12:30 & 3:15 p.m. Extra charge applies.
The Sporting Life
Discover how gender and class influenced leisure choices in the 1860s. Learn about the development of organized sport in Ontario. Examine artifacts and reproduction Victorian sporting paraphernalia. For dates and times, please see daily programming sheet.
Behind Closed Doors
Join us to explore historic buildings not usually open to the public and discover what went on behind closed doors of Victorian society. Daily. For time, please see daily programming sheet.
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