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We offer programs (up to 2 hours) that can be adapted to suit the needs of your particular class. All programs include cross-curricular links to language, the arts and social studies, history and geography.
For booking information, call 519-842-2294 or email Kathleen at kwatkin@tillsonburg.ca
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End the school year on a high note by visiting Annandale National Historic Site and touring the summer exhibition, A Marvel Farm: Annandale’s Farm. This exhibition celebrates the 145th anniversary of the founding of Annandale Farm.
At its height, Annandale Farm stretched from Simcoe Street north to North Street and east to the county line, with Annandale NHS located in the southwest corner of the original farm.
Students will celebrate Tillsonburg’s agricultural roots as they discover the story of Annandale’s historic farm and explore how local crops and farmers helped shape the town’s rich food and farming heritage.
Following the exhibition tour, students will participate in a hands-on farm-themed craft to take home, embracing the spirit and legacy of Annandale Farm.
| Date Offered | Age | Cost |
| June 8th to 12th | Grades K-12 | $3.75 per student |
Enjoy a fully guided, in-depth one-hour tour of Annandale House, tailored to meet a wide range of curriculum needs. Students will explore topics such as the Aesthetic Art Movement, life in Victorian times, sustainability, and genealogy.
Following the tour, participants will come together for an age-appropriate hands-on craft, thoughtfully connected to Annandale NHS’s unique history, setting, and visitor experience.
| Date Offered | Age | Cost |
| By appointment | Grades K-12 | $3.75 per student |
A century ago, Canadian society consisted of various distinct classes: the wealthy upper class, the middle class, and the poorer labour class. Rules were observed and divisions between the classes were both subtle and obvious. Join the servants and masters of Annandale House for a tour and experience these differences first hand. Our program includes interactive activities, games and crafts that connect to the Ontario Curriculum and are grade appropriate.
| Date | Age | Cost |
| Available year round | Grades K-9 | $4.00 per student |
One of the most impressive features of Annandale House is the hand-painted ceilings which feature elements from nature. Students will learn about stenciling as an expression of the Aesthetic Art Movement, and gain insight into the social, cultural and technological conditions of the late Victorian era. They'll also enjoy the hands-on experience of making their own stencils.
| Date | Age | Cost |
| Available year round | Grades 4-12 | $4.00 per student |
Annandale National Historic Site is excited to offer in-person school programming in celebration of our 2026 holiday season exhibition, A Kitschy Christmas.
During this interactive program, students will explore the A Kitschy Christmas exhibition, discovering the history and fun behind kitschy holiday traditions—from outrageous decorations to quirky vintage ornaments.
Following the guided tour, students will participate in a hands-on craft activity, creating their own kitschy Christmas ornament to take home while embracing the playful spirit of holiday creativity.
| Date | Age | Cost |
| Wednesday, December 2nd to Wednesday, December 16th | Grades K-12 | $3.75 per student |