Come join us at one or all of the special events the Tyrconnell Heritage Society has planned for the 2009 season at the Backus Page House.
Season Opening
Sunday, May 3, 2009, 12 to 4:30
Come share the festivities as the Society celebrates the beginning of the new season at the Backus-Page House. Children’s activities, demonstrations and costumed interpreters will be on site to welcome visitors. It’s a great opportunity to meet with old friends, explore additions to the museum collection or discover further opportunities for volunteering, leisure or entertainment.
Student Pioneer Education Day (open to area schools or home schooling groups by reservation only)
Friday May 22, 2009
Pioneer Education Day continues to be one of the most popular student events offered by the Tyrconnell Heritage Society. Scores of community volunteers, Society members, amateur and professional re-enactors and tradesmen come together to create a full day of historical interpretation of the early years of the Talbot Settlement. Although Friday’s activities are strictly for students, chaperones and educators, the public is welcome to share the pioneer may experience on our “Relive the Talbot Settlement Day” which follows.
Relive the Talbot Settlement Day- 200th Anniversay Celebration
Saturday May 23, 2009
The Backus-Page House, located in the Heart of the Talbot Settlement, welcomes all to experience the life of an Upper Canada settler. Originally known as Lakeview when it was built in 1850, the Backus-Page House was home to second generation settlers Andrew and Mary Jane Backus. Now owned by the Ministry of Natural Resources and leased by the Tyrconnell Heritage Society, the property is home to a cultural and historical center that works to interpret the agricultural history of the area as well as the heritage of the Talbot Settlement legacy. Relive the Talbot Settlement Day is an annual event that allows visitors to interact with historical re-enactors, tradesmen and interpreters. 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of the original pioneer settlement in the area which came to be known as Tyrconnell. Refreshments, children’s activities and house tours will be available. Call the Carriage House Office for admission prices and times and other information at 519-762-3072.
Canada Parks Day Celebration
Sunday July 20, 2009, 12 to 4:30
Opening in 1957, the John E. Pearce Provincial Park is home to a diversity of habitats that attract a wide variety of insects, birds, plants and animals. This Carolinian zone is noted in particular as home to the Pileated Woodpecker and the white tail deer. The Tyrconnell Heritage Society has overseen the maintenance of the Pearce Park since 1995. Canada’s Parks Day is a national event, showcasing parks and historic sites, in every province and territory in Canada. This year the Society will celebrate Canada Parks Day on the Sunday with a lecture, house tours with costumed interpreters, light refreshments and guided park tours.
Contact the Carriage House Office at 519-762-3072 for additional information. To learn more about Canada Parks Day visit www.parksday.ca
Pioneer Day Camps
July 27-August 1st and August 10th –August 14th, 9am to 5pm (approx)
This year the Society is offering not one but two weeks of camp for children ages 6 to 12. Crafts, games, historical presenters are all set against the backdrop of the beautiful John E. Pearce Provincial Park. The cost is $80 per child and 2 snacks a day are included. Registration is limited so book early. 519-762-3072 or tyrconnell@execulink.com
Heritage Farm Show
Saturday September 5, 2009 (10 am -4pm) and Sunday September 6, 2009 (9am -4pm)
Come and experience our proud agricultural roots at the Heritage Farm Show. The weekend will include farm themed displays and demonstrations featuring steam engines, working horses, threshing, blacksmithing, heritage tours and children’s activities. There’ll be barbeque as well as a Sunday pancake breakfast and church service. Contact the THS office (519-762-3072) for admission fees and additional information.
1850s Christmas Dinner
Saturday December 5, 2009
Once again the Tyrconnell Heritage Society is offering the opportunity for you to win a genuine 1850’s Christmas dinner served at the Backus-Page House. This popular event provides a culinary and historical that shouldn’t be missed. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and will be available in July.
1 comment:
While on a tour around the shoreline of Lake Erie I happended upon the Backus-Page house and was drawn to it because my mothers maiden name was Backus. I live in Ohio. I want to thank Lori Milos-Ivanski for the time she devoted to providing me with a wonderful informative tour of the house. Her knowledge of the history of the house and the families was extensive. Thanks again Lori and if I come back through there I hope you are still involved. Great house and great family name!
Phil Packard
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