John R. Park Homestead Update

It's difficult to imagine Christmas without tinsel, strings of coloured lights and brightly wrapped presents. The Homestead invites you to discover holiday celebrations of an earlier time. and will be open for holiday tours the following two Sundays - December 11th and December 18th from 11am - 4pm.

John R. Park's house is beautifully decorated with natural materials for the holidays; fresh evergreens, berries, fruits and feathers have been gathered locally and placed throughout the 1842 house. There's even a tabletop Christmas tree in the parlour and a kissing ball in the hall! Challenge your knowledge of natural materials and investigate our displays.

Upstairs in the house, children can make an old fashioned decoration to take home. Outside you can warm up with traditional treats including lambs wool (a cider beverage) and roasted chestnuts. The gift shop will be open and features a unique selection of handmade and reproduction gift items. Group tours are available seven days a week (including evening candlelight tours) by advance appointment.

A Pioneer Winter

Want to try something new with your family this winter break? After the gifts have been opened and the New Year has come and gone keep the festivities going! Join us for 'A Pioneer Winter' family program at the Homestead on Thursday January 5th at 1:30 p.m.. Come and spend an afternoon outside enjoying the winter season in the pioneer way! Pioneer winter games, activities and education will be the fare for the day. So, bundle up the kids and bring them out for some good old-fashioned fun!