Fanshawe Pioneer Village

06/07/2026

WALK-UP TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE for "Stories & Song with Denise Pelley," an afternoon of music honouring famous Black Canadians!

Hear the biographies of singer-songwriter Salome Bey and writer Lawrence Hill, paired with a selection of stirring music inspired by their tales.

Tickets to this performance include admission to the Heritage Village, which is open from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Want to buy your tickets in advance? Online orders are open until 1:00pm today at: fanshawepioneervillage.ca/event.

🎵 Stories & Song with Denise Pelley
🎵 June 7th, 2026
🎵 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🎵 Includes regular admission for the day (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
🎵 Ticketed Event ($20.00 + taxes + Eventbrite fees)

06/06/2026

Are you a fibre artist? Do you belong to a guild or club? Do you want to share your skills and creations with a museum full of textile enthusiasts? Apply to be a Vendor or Heritage Craft Demonstrator at Fanshawe Pioneer Village's Textile Fair! The deadline to apply is tomorrow (June 7th) at midnight.

Fanshawe Pioneer Village is a living history museum covering the history of London and Middlesex County between 1820 and 1920. We have over 25 heritage buildings for visitors to explore, as well as a legacy of heritage craft demonstrations.

The Textile Fair aims to connect visitors with local craftspeople and inspire them to keep textile traditions alive. It will include demonstrations, an Artisan Market, a Flax Processing Workshop, and more activities to be announced! The Fair will take place on Saturday, September 5th, 2026.

Applicants practicing textile disciplines which are traditional, contemporary, tied to the local region, or international are all welcome!

To learn more and to submit your application form, head to: fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events/textile-fair-sep-5-2026

We can't wait for you to join us!

06/06/2026

Mark your calendars for early summer events coming up at Fanshawe Pioneer Village!

🌻 May 7 (TOMORROW): Stories & Song with Denise Pelley
A lecture and listen series about famous Black Canadians (Ticketed Event).

🌻 June 10-14: Summer Theatre at the Village - "Take the Big Picture"
Historic London collides with the modern world in James Reaney's hilarious and mischievous epic! (Ticketed Event)

🌻June 21: Father's Day
Spend a special day with your loved ones as you discover family-friendly activities, games and demonstrations! (Regular Admission)

🌻 July 1: Canada Day
Enjoy music, demonstrations and games as we celebrate Canada's peoples of today and yesterday (1/2 Price Admission)

Learn more and check out our events falling later in the summer: fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events.

06/05/2026

Time is running out to secure your tickets to "Stories & Song with Denise Pelley"!

In their fifth performance in this series, award-winning musical artist Denise Pelley and accompanist Stephen Holowitz will share the biographies of singer-songwriter Salome Bey and writer Lawrence Hill, as well as sing a selection of titles inspired by their stories. (Please note that Lawrence Hill’s biography will be shared, but he himself will not make an appearance.)

Beautiful music is paired with stirring stories of famous Black Canadians at this special afternoon event in the restored 1848 African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Tickets to this performance include admission to the Heritage Village, which is open from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

To secure your tickets, head to fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events.

🎵 Stories & Song with Denise Pelley
🎵 June 7th, 2026
🎵 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🎵 Includes regular admission for the day (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
🎵 Ticketed Event ($20.00 + taxes + Eventbrite fees)

06/04/2026

Spend a special day with your loved ones as you discover family-friendly activities, games and demonstrations!

Make it a day and treat yourself to our Hot Dog BBQ Fundraiser at the Village Hall.

Plus, enjoy a WWI Music Show presented by Timothy Wilford - Singer - Crooner Classics in our Trinity Church, featuring 18 songs popular during the Great War! These performances are included with admission. (Please note that this collection of historical songs includes references to war and a few mild allusions to adult themes).

Regular Admission Rates apply. Activity locations and times are subject to change.

To learn more about this and other special events, head to: fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events.

See you there!

🎩 Father's Day
🎩 Sunday, June 21st, 2026
🎩 Open from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
🎩 Hot Dog BBQ from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., or while supplies last
🎩 Performances at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
🎩 Regular admission

06/02/2026

We are excited to welcome AlvegoRoot Theatre Summer Theatre back to the Village for their presentation of "Take the Big Picture" June 10th to 14th, 2026.

"Take the Big Picture" is written & directed by Adam Corrigan Holowitz, and based on the novel by James Reaney.

Tickets and more info: https://www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events/summer-theatre-at-the-village

A family road trip like no other! Complete with car washes run by supercomputers, vehicles madly careening through traffic jams and even a Sasquatch!

The Delahay family is more than a little off balance and seventeen year old Colin is doing everything he can to keep his family heading in a somewhat logical direction. The chaos devised by his little brothers, “The Terrible Triplets”, sends his mother into a nervous breakdown and their grandmother banishes the rest of the family to British Columbia. Safe from the temptations of the modern world Colin begins reforming his brothers and pressures his father into learning to drive. Now the family is racing down the Trans-Canada back to London, before their house falls in the river and the frayed ends of their lives unravel beyond repair.

‍Historic London collides with the modern world in James Reaney's hilarious and mischievous epic which is perfect entertainment for the whole family!

05/29/2026

If you a looking for a small wedding without having to do a lot of event planning, Pop-Up Weddings at Fanshawe Pioneer Village are a great option! Our Pop-Up packages include;
- 2-hour timeslot for ceremony, photos, and reception in our Village Barn with 30 guests
- Officiant for Ceremony
- Seasonal floral bouquet and boutonniere
- Photography
- Personalized ceremony music
- Individual charcuterie boxes
- A cake for cutting
- Champagne/sparkling wine for a toast
- Non-alcoholic punch
All coordinated by our team. For more information visit https://www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca/popupweddings

05/25/2026

Mark your calendars, Friday, May 29th is Kids 1st Day! Visit Fanshawe Pioneer Village during this annual citywide event. The Village will be open from 10:00-4:00, with free admission for children ages 0-16.

Come in to visit 19th century homes and buildings, watch demonstrations, and see history brought to life! Family friendly activities will be going on throughout the day in the Village! Make sure to bring your own picnic lunch with you to make a full day of it.

Please note that minors must be accompanied by their guardians while visiting.

For more information, please visit https://investinginchildren.on.ca/kids-first-day

05/25/2026

Mark your calendars, Friday, May 29th is Kids 1st Day! Visit Fanshawe Pioneer Village during this annual citywide event. The Village will be open from 10:00-4:00, with free admission for children ages 0-16.

Come in to visit 19th century homes and buildings, watch demonstrations, and see history brought to life! Family friendly activities will be going on throughout the day in the Village! Make sure to bring your own picnic lunch with you to make a full day of it.

Please note that minors must be accompanied by their guardians while visiting.

For more information, please visit https://investinginchildren.on.ca/kids-first-day

Investing in Children

05/16/2026

Tickets are ON SALE NOW for "Stories & Song with Denise Pelley"!

In their fifth performance in this series, award-winning musical artist Denise Pelley and accompanist Stephen Holowitz will share the biographies of singer-songwriter Salome Bey and writer Lawrence Hill, as well as sing a selection of titles inspired by their stories. (Please note that Lawrence Hill’s biography will be shared, but he himself will not make an appearance.)

Beautiful music is paired with stirring stories of famous Black Canadians at this special afternoon event in the restored 1848 African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Tickets to this performance include admission to the Heritage Village, which is open from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

To secure your tickets, head to fanshawepioneervillage.ca/event.

🎵 Stories & Song with Denise Pelley
🎵 June 7th, 2026
🎵 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🎵 Includes regular admission for the day (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
🎵 Ticketed Event ($20.00 + taxes + Eventbrite fees)

Listen to the stories of Famous Black Canadians Salome Bey and Lawrence Hill, as well as musical selections inspired by their tales, as performed by Denise Pelley and accompanist Stephen Holowitz in the restored AME Church. Ticketed Performance