The Museum of Ontario Archaeology is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Hands on Heritage Day event taking place on August 17th from 10AM to 4PM!

Free admission!

All these wonderful activities are free with a suggested $5 donation to the Museum of Ontario Archaeology.

Schedule:

Presentation by Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre @ 10AM-11AM
Guided museum tour @ 10:30AM 11:30AM
Natural Clay Pottery Course Pit Firing @ 11AM
Painting workshop with Steve Maracle @ 11:30-12:00 & 2PM-2:30PM
Beading workshop with Melissa Deleary @10:30AM-11:30 & 3:00-4:00PM
Guided Hike @ 1PM

We have two incredible Indigenous artists who will be attending the event:

Steve Maracle (Another Maracle Creation)
Melissa Deleary (Northern Star Kwe Creations)

We’re grateful for the support of local partners who will also be attending the event:

London Children’s Museum
Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Museum London
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
Friends of Medway Creek
Western Anthropology Society (WAGS)
Museum Strathroy-Caradoc
The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum
Many more to be announced!

Make sure to stop by for a delicious frozen treat from Oliver’s Frozen Treats or some savoury treats from The Taste of Lebanon!

This fun-filled event is funded by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario.