PMVF 2010 AGM ~ June 23 ~ all welcome

June 23 at 7 p.m. in the Redman House, Pickering Museum Village

Guest Speaker: Tom Quinn: Museum Memories

May 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15 | 8:00 pm. and May 9, 16 | 2:00 pm
Distant Shores: The Extraordinary War Brides

As the people who lived through World War II slip away from us in increasing numbers each day, there is great urgency to hear and understand their stories before they are lost forever. Backwoods Players is proud to present Distant Shores: The Extraordinary War Brides as our contribution to the Durham Theatre Festival. Based on interviews with 25 war brides, the playwrights have woven a tale of their true stories into a series of remembrances and vignettes in flashback. These women, who left family and everything they held dear to come thousands of miles away to a strange country, all for the sake of love, don’t think their stories are anything special. We disagree. Once you see the stories come to life in this poignant and funny one-act play, you’ll see just how extraordinary they really are. First performed in 2007, Distant Shores was sold out for every show.

Presented by Backwoods Players as part of the Durham Theatre Festival.

May 30 | 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm ~ Steam Up

Introducing a new exhibit the Scott Rebellion Box plus all the delights of spring: live music, wagon rides, The Great Paper Boat Race, and plant sale by Bloomers and Britches. Catch our Gas & Steam Barn in full tilt!
Backwoods Players presents St. George and the Dragon free with admission.

June 13 |12:00 pm to 4:30 pm ~ Kids' Day

Fun for the whole family is to be found at Pickering Museum Village on Kids Day, when everyone can be a kid again! Festivities to include games, music, crafts, storytelling, and more!

Wednesday, June, 23 ~ PMVF AGM at 7:00 pm in Redman House

Celebrate with the Foundation at the AGM as they talk about their achievements of the past 12 years and learn about future restoration plans. Tom Quinn, Pickering's CAO will be the guest speaker. Download pdf.

Thursdays in July and August ~ Kids in the Village

Kids in the Village ~ Drop-in Thursday mornings at 10 am during July and August to play heritage children's games and make a craft to take home. Craft line-up to be posted at cityofpickering.com/museum or call 905 683 8401 for more information.

Saturdays in June, July and August ~ History in Action

Come and experience history in action with different interactive heritage demonstrations each week.

Saturdays in July and August ~ Summer Tea

Summer Tea ~ add afternoon tea in the Redman House Programme Centre to your tour. Served from 1 to 4 pm, tea comes complete with tea or lemonade, a scone with jam and heritage baked goods. Book your tea at time of admission. cityofpickering.com/museum or call 905 683 8401 for more information.

July 10,11,17.18 ~ Whodunit?: Death Hydes

Grab your deerstalker and notebook and get ready for another original murder mystery dinner theatre at the museum village. It is 1903 and you are invited to the Grand Opening of the Leafy Glen Asylum in bucolic Woodchip Hollow, to view the latest concept in psychiatric care: cottage-like homes each with a house mother, all overseen by distinguished scientists. The guests arrive, the mayor is ready to speechify, the doctors are in the house yet nobody notices that death is hiding, just waiting for an opportunity!

Written and produced by Backwoods Players, this event is a fundraiser for the PMV Foundation. In addition to the fun of trying to solve the mystery and supporting an excellent cause, a delicious dinner by the Burbs Bistro is part of the package. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Show starts at 5:30 pm.

Thanks to Event Sponsor OPG
Event Location:  Pickering Museum Village
Tickets on sale June 11th and cost $50

Two Days ONLY in August 14 and 20 ~ Harvest Suppers

Harvest Suppers ~ transport participants back to the time of Pickering's earliest settlers. Reserve early, limited seating! cityofpickering.com/museum or call 905 683 8401 for more information.

September 17, 24, 25 (General Admission) ~ A Spirit Walk
(Student performances only ~ SOLD OUT!!!)

Presented by Backwoods Players. Join the rebels of the 1837 Rebellion as they plan their historic march on Toronto.

• “Excellent way to bring history alive!”
• “Time need not slip through any fingers, thank you!”
• “Excellent, loved it, we’ll be back!”
• “We loved it, learned more about our heritage!”

(For audition notices see Pineridge Arts Council's audition page and City of Pickering)
Event Location:  Pickering Museum Village
Tickets on sale August 20 for $15.

October 3 | 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm ~ Fall Family Festival

Pickering Museum Village Foundation's annual fundraising event with music, wagon ride through the village, children's activities, amazing raffle and more, fun for the whole family.
Admission is FREE!

Event sponsored by Veridian.
City Partnership, contact Katrina Pyke at 905.683.8401

Event Location:  Pickering Museum Village and Duffins Creek.
Sorry raffle tickets are not available on-line

December 5, 12 | 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm ~ Christmas in the Village

Just like today, not everyone celebrated Christmas in the 1800s. And even among those who did, there were widely differing customs. This holiday season take a trip back in time to visit the fictional characters of Pickering Museum Village getting ready for their holiday celebrations. Learn about some of the holiday traditions celebrated in the Pickering area between 1810 and 1910. Includes Scottish Hogmanay, Welsh traditions, Victorian English Christmas celebrations, and Squire Jonathan’s Christmas Ball. Visit Father Christmas at the Duffins Creek General Store.

Backwoods Players presents The Duffins Creek Sunday School Pageant free with admission.
(For audition notices see Pineridge Arts Council's audition page.)

Tickets must be purchased in advance for all dramatic productions.