|
Overview of Lang Pioneer Village
Lang Pioneer Village Museum was established by the County of Peterborough in 1967 to celebrate and preserve the rural history of the area. Located 10 minutes east of Peterborough, Ontario, the museum features over 20 restored and furnished buildings constructed between 1820 and 1899 as well as a working Grist Mill built in 1846. Many of the buildings were donated by townships within the County of Peterborough and moved to their present site when the museum was founded. The Village is complete with lanes and pathways, farm animals, rail and stump fences, vegetable and herb gardens, as well as other authentic details of a 19th century hamlet. Costumed interpreters provide daily demonstrations in domestic chores and pioneer trades, providing an authentic experience for visitors. Sparks fly from the anvil in the blacksmith shop, handbills are printed on the old press in the Register Print Shop and the gentle smell of wood smoke fills the air. The village is the site of David Fife's 1820's log cabin. Fife is credited with discovering a strain of wheat which ultimately launched Canada's agricultural industry as well as encouraging expansion of the prairies. He was posthumously inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1963 for his discovery of Red Fife wheat. Of Interest: You can download Lang Pioneer Village images and logos or press releases from our Images & Press Releases page. There are several projects currently under way including the restoration of a rare Jacquard Loom. For more detailed information on our historic buildings please visit the Interactive Village Map. See what's happening at LPV in 2009 on our Special Events page. Get more information about our Daily Programs & Activities. Contacts: Joe Corrigan (Manager) jcorrigan@county.peterborough.on.ca Phone: Toll free: 1-866-289-5264 (LANG)  Please feel free to use any of the following photos or logos for print and various media application purposes. LPV Photos: Photos may be cropped, colourized, or scaled as necessary for your desired outcome. If you require certain images please contact Lang Pioneer Village directly. LPV Logo: DO NOT alter the Lang Pioneer Village logo in any way. A full colour (CMYK) .EPS file has been provided for you to download. For other file types (.TIF or .JPEG) please contact Lang Pioneer Village directly. Click any of the images to begin download to your hard drive.
Press Releases Please click any of the following links to read our recent press releases. A PDF file will download to your hard drive. You will require Acrobat Reader to view. Major Renovations Nearing Completion - April 16, 2009 Lang Pioneer Village Prepares for 42nd Season with Staffing Changes - March 30, 2009 Museum Volunteer Wins Lieutenant Governor's Heritage Life Time Achievement Award for Volunteering - February 12, 2009 Museum Wins 2007 Russell K. Cooper Living History Site Award - April 8, 2008 40th Anniversary Was Good Year - January 22, 2008 World Class Artifact to be Restored at Lang Pioneer Village Museum - February 19, 2004 |
||||||||
|
About Lang Pioneer Village | Special Events | Educational Programs Hours & Admission | Lowry Jaquard Loom | Group Tour Media Info | Contact LPV | Employment | Peterborough & Area Links |
