The Village is now closed for the season.
Thank you for a wonderful 2009!
See you in the spring.
Please visit our Special Events page for
information on our 2010 Special Events!
Winner of the 2009 Chamber of Commerce
Business Excellence Award in Tourism
On August 19, 1967, Lang Pioneer Village opened its doors as the foundation
of Peterborough County's Centennial celebrations. The museum was made
possible through federal grants, contributions from the county municipalities
and the tremendous vision of an outstanding corps of volunteers. Many felt
that the county was getting an invaluable permanent summer tourist
attraction. The County Warden, David McIntyre, predicted that there "was a
very bright future for the project" and Napier Simpson, project consulting
architect, called the site "one of the best in Ontario".
Created as an "outdoor museum", buildings were moved as far as 90 miles from the surrounding townships, and artifacts were given by local residents, some of whom were descendants of the original settlers to the area. The first building moved to the site was the South Lake log schoolhouse, the only one of its kind in the County. Forty years later, Lang Pioneer Village has grown to a museum with over 25 fully restored historic buildings, exposing thousands of local and international visitors each year to the rich, rural history of our region.
A photographer's paradise, the Village is complete with lanes and pathways, farm animals, rail and stump fences, vegetable and herb gardens, hitching posts and watering troughs, and many other authentic details of a 19th century hamlet. Villagers of all ages recreate a typical day in the life of an early settler through a host of demonstrations including blacksmithing, carpentry, and printmaking on an 1827 Washington Flatbed Press. Each of the homesteads features a unique array of pioneer domestic duties from open hearth cooking to making beeswax candles as well as a wide variety of traditional pastimes including rug hooking, spinning and weaving. he site also boasts a fully operational Grist Mill, originally built in 1846, where visitors can see whole wheat ground into flour and purchase a bag as a souvenir of their visit.
Step back in time and enjoy a day like no other. Begin your visit with a picnic along the banks of the historic Indian River. Stroll through interactive exhibits, browse the museum Gift Shop with its unique mix of giftware and immerse yourself in this unique living history experience.
Funding for Samuel Lowry Weaver's Shop Construction Approved!
At a recent meeting of Peterborough County Council, funding for the construction of the Samuel Lowry Weaver's Shop was approved. The project, which will create an environmentally protective environment for the museum's two rare 19th century Jacquard Looms, is currently being tendered with completion of the structure slated for April 30th, 2010. Following the completion of the building, the museum will undertake the development of the Jacquard Loom exhibit. This phase is expected to take several months due to the complexity of the looms. The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the building will take place at Lang Pioneer Village Museum's Heritage Celebration Week-end on August 14 & 15, 2010. The opening of the exhibit is anticipated for the 2011 season.
Our 2009 Dine & Shine Winners!
Best Overall Steak - Pepino's Catering
People's Choice - Shish-Kabob Hut
Best Seasoning - Fleming College Culinary & Sysco Central Ont. Inc.
Best Presentation - Peterborough Kinsmen Club
2009 Brochure- Photo Credits
For a listing of photo credits for Lang Pioneer Village's 2009 brochure, please click here.
Museum Volunteer Wins Samuel Armour Award!
On April 29, 2009, Lang Pioneer Village volunteer Lois Watson was presented with the Samuel Armour Award by the Peterborough Historical Society. This award recognizes the involvement of students to local historical opportunities and program and/or development of curriculum based on local history. Lois Watson received this award for her extensive research done for Lang Pioneer Village on Samuel Lowry for the Samuel Lowry Weaver's Shop exhibit and interpretation materials.
Museum Volunteer Wins Lieutenant Governor's Volunteering Award!
On February 20, 2009, Lang Pioneer Village volunteer David Mitchell was presented with the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement for his efforts in volunteering. David, describing himself as "Lang's oldest living artifact", has been volunteering at Lang Pioneer Village an average of three days a week for nearly ten years. It is estimated that David has contributed well over 7,000 volunteer hours during his time at Lang.
Lang Pioneer Village Museum wins Ontario Historical Society Award!
On June 14, 2008, Lang Pioneer Village was presented with the Ontario Historical Society's Russell K. Cooper award as the outstanding "living history" museum for 2007! This award is presented to a living history site that delivers heritage-based programming, shows excellence in programming, ingenious problem solving or site development.
Thanks to our 2009 Sponsorship Partners!
2009 Season ~ June 14 - September 7, 2009
Media Sponsor
13th Annual Father's Day Smoke & Steam Show ~ June 21, 2009
Event Sponsor
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Historic Dominion Day ~ July 1, 2009
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13th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show ~ July 12, 2009
Media Sponsors
Festival of Textiles ~ August 8 & 9, 2009
Media Sponsors
Pioneer Corn Roast ~ September 6, 2009
Media Sponsors
Dine & Shine
The Great Kawarthafest Steak Cook-off & Village by Lantern Light
September 20, 2009
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Applefest ~ October 4, 2009
Event Sponsor
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Spooky Halloween ~ October 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 2009
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Christmas by Candlelight ~ December 5 & 6, 2009
Event Sponsor
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Special Thanks to New Life Mills
for providing wheat for our Grist Mill
Funding for a Collections Management Intern Position has been provided by:
2008 Dine & Shine Award Winners
Best Marinade - Peppino's Catering
Best Presentation - The Black Horse Pub
People's Choice - Franz's Butcher Shop & Catering
Best Overall - Fleming College Culinary / Sysco Central Ont. Inc.
