Classes and camps
Programs & Events
What's coming up at Annandale National Historic Site
Annandale National Historic Site offers programs throughout the year to help visitors of all ages learn more about the history of Tillsonburg.
Explore upcoming programs and events
Lunch & Learn, Classes
Seasonal celebrations
Programs for Children
Annandale NHS offers interactive camps and classes that help children explore history and culture. We also offer presentations and workshops suitable for school and community groups.
To register, use your Connect2Rec account or call 519-842-2294.
Note: All programs, dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the museum at 519-842-2294 for more information.
Enjoy a fully guided, in-depth tour of Annandale House. Tours can be tailored to meet a wide range of curriculum needs. Explore topics such as the aesthetic art movement, life in Victorian times, sustainability and genealogy.
| Date Offered | Age | Cost |
| By appointment | Grades K-8 | $3.00 per student |
On the last Wednesday of the month, Annandale NHS is devoted to hosting programs for local Home School groups. Call Kathleen at 519-842-2294 to sign up.
| Dates | Times | Cost |
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Wednesday, January 28th |
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$15.00 per visit |
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Wednesday, February 25th |
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$15.00 per visit |
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Wednesday, March 25th |
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$15.00 per visit |
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Wednesday, April 29th |
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$15.00 per visit |
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Wednesday, May 27th |
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$15.00 per visit |
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Wednesday, June 24th |
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$15.00 per visit |
Get cozy with Canada’s woolly heritage! Learn about the role of wool in crafting and dive into the magical world of felting with daily drop-in activities.
- March 16th: Weaving
- March 17th: Felting
- March 18th: Macramé
- March 19th: Sewing
- March 20th: Fine Art
| Date | Times | Cost |
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Monday, March 16th to Friday, March 20th |
Ages 3-8 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (parent must stay) Ages 8-12 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. |
$10.00 (Tax Included) |
*For group booking details, please call 519-842-2294. Visit our Resources for Teachers page for additional workshop topics.
Programs for Adults
Annandale NHS offers a variety of adult learning opportunities including workshops, lunch and learn sessions and special guest lectures. To register, use your Connect2Rec account or call 519-842-2294.
Note: All programs, dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the museum at 519-842-2294 for more information.
Join us for a cozy and creative Felt Animal Workshop, where you’ll learn how to sew adorable animals out of wool felt. By the end of the session, you'll have your own handmade felted friend to take home! All supplies provided. Pre-registration is required.
| Date | Times | Cost |
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Wednesday, January 21st |
1:30 p.m. |
$25.00 (Tax Included) |
Celebrate the beauty of nature with needle and wool in our Needle Felting Workshop! In this cozy, hands-on class, you'll learn the art of needle felting while creating a beautiful, felted landscape. All supplies provided. Pre-registration is required.
| Date | Times | Cost |
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Wednesday, February 11th |
1:30 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. |
$50.00 (Tax Included) |
Lunch & Learn is a four-part series of catered lunches and interesting lectures on local history. Lunch is served at noon with the lecture following. Admission to tour the Museum is included in the ticket price. Hosted in the Corner Gallery (program room). Preregistration is required. Cost $37.75 single ticket (taxes included) or $125.50 for series pass (taxes included)
“Almost Forgotten: Black History in Oxford County”
- Presented by Heather Rennalls
- Thursday, February 26th or Friday, February 27th from 12 p.m.
“From Field to Fork: Tillsonburg’s Legacy in the Food Industry”
- Presented by Joan Weston
- Thursday, March 26th or Friday, March 27th from 12 p.m.
“Culture in the Countryside: The Aesthetic Movement in Tillsonburg”
- Presented by Kate Bakos
- Thursday, April 23rd or Friday, April 24th from 12 p.m.
“A Marvel Farm: Annandale’s Farm”
- Presented by Patty Phelps
- Thursday, May 28th or Friday, May 29th from 12 p.m.
Join us for a cozy, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the basics of wet felting to create a beautiful set of wool coasters. Inspired by natural textures and vibrant colours, this beginner-friendly session is perfect for anyone looking to explore traditional fiber arts in a fun and relaxed setting. All supplies provided. Pre-registration is required.
| Date | Times | Cost |
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Wednesday, April 15 |
1:30 p.m. OR 6:30 p.m. |
$50.00 (Tax Included) |
Join us for a special tea honouring the bold, brilliant, and barrier-breaking women of Canada’s past and present. Sip, snack, and celebrate their legacies in an afternoon filled with discovery and delight. Pre-registration is required.
| Date | Times | Cost |
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Wednesday, March 5th |
1:30 p.m. |
$30.00 (Tax Included) |
Special Events
Join us for family-friendly community events and activities, and celebrate special holidays with us.
To register, use your Connect2Rec account or call 519-842-2294.
Don't miss the Founders Day Festival on October 18—a full day of family-friendly fun honouring our community’s rich heritage with lively entertainment and interactive historical experiences!
Note: All programs, dates and times are subject to change. Please contact the museum at 519-842-2294 for more information.
Come and join Mayor Deb Gilvesy and Council members to celebrate the New Year. Light Refreshments will be served. Proudly organized by the Tillsonburg and District Historical Society.
| Date | Times | Cost |
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Sunday, January 11th, 2026 |
2:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. |
By Donation |
Celebrate Family Day with a fun-filled day of “woolly” adventures, including making your own pompom animal, family games, a scavenger hunt through the Museum and tours of the Museum.
| Date | Times | Cost |
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Monday, February 16th |
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
By Donation |