Fanshawe Pioneer Village

09/01/2026

It's our last week of our summer hours!🌞
This is the last week that the Village will be open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00-4:00. Following Labour Day, we will be switching to our Fall Hours and will be open from Thursday to Sunday from 10:00-4:00.

08/31/2026

Travel back in time and experience life in London and Middlesex County at Fanshawe Pioneer Village during Doors Open London 2026! 🏡🌾

Fanshawe Pioneer Village is an immersive living-history museum where visitors can explore 30 heritage buildings and discover what everyday life was like in the region between 1820 and 1920. From historic homes and businesses to costumed interpreters, the Village brings more than a century of local history to life.

For Doors Open London, visitors can:
🏡 Wander through the Village’s historic buildings and streets
👒 Meet costumed interpreters and learn about life in the 19th and early 20th centuries
📜 Explore a pop-up exhibit of archival images and the new Collections Exhibit
🧺 Enjoy family-friendly activities, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences throughout the day
🪷 On Saturday from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, explore an interactive display presented by Hindu Legacy and learn more about Hindu culture, history, and philosophy
🎶 Enjoy a musical performance as part of the weekend’s programming!

📍 1424 Clarke Road
🗓️ Saturday, September 19 & Sunday, September 20
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kid-friendly
🚗 Parking available
📸 Photography permitted
♿ Partially wheelchair accessible

Whether you’re a history lover or looking for a fun family outing, come experience the sights, stories, and traditions of London’s past and see history come to life at Fanshawe Pioneer Village! ✨

08/30/2026

Visit the Textile Fair at Fanshawe Pioneer Village this Saturday, September 5th to learn about 19th century fibre arts. Plus, explore over 25 Heritage Buildings across our expansive museum!

Check out our special programming for the day:

🧵 Feature Presentation by Deborah Livingston-Lowe of Upper Canada Weaving: Learn about historical Komoka weaver John Campbell and his jacquard loom, which recently joined the Village’s permanent collection.

🧵 Vendor Market: Explore handmade gifts from local textile artists, including baskets, apparel, yarn and toys!

🧵 Skill Demos: Meet expert weavers, spinners, lacemakers and other craftspeople too see how they work their magic, including London District Weavers and Spinners and Mrs Maple Costuming!

🧵 Stuffy Hospital: Bring your fluffy friend to Dr. Jones House for a check-up and minor sewing repairs!

🧵 Quilt Exhibit: Check out a pop-up exhibit of antique quilts from our collection.

🧵 Scavenger Hunt: Search for textile artifacts around the museum.

🧵 Exclusive Cross-Stitch Pattern: Pick up a cross-stitch pattern adapted from a historical coverlet woven by John Campbell. Patterns will be available at Denfield General Store in limited quantities.

🧵 Hot Dog BBQ: Treat yourself to a tasty lunch at our fundraiser and help support our non-profit museum! The grill will be open from 11:00am-3:00pm (or while supplies last). Cash is preferred. Halal and vegan hot dogs will be available.

To learn more about the Textile Fair, head to fanshawepioneervillage.ca./events.

08/23/2026

Announcing the vendor and skill demonstrator lineup at Fanshawe Pioneer Village's Textile Fair!

Check out demos from experienced artisans and shop for unique textile pieces. Remember to bring cash, and to also check out the fabulous handmade goods in our Denfield General Store!

🧵 Martina Obersat (martinaobersat.ca) - basketmaking
🧵 Nancey Orosz - handweaving
🧵 Domestic Attitude Wool Socks - socks made on an antique knitting machine
🧵 Lion and Lop Shop - handsewn and embroidered goods
🧵 Winston Fibres Co. (winstonfibresco.com) - yarn
🧵 Erin Ivey Artist - foraged plant and indigo dyeing
🧵 Carol Vahey - cross-stitch
🧵 London District Weavers and Spinners - handweaving and spinning
🧵 Simply Hooked Rug Hooking guild - rug hooking

To learn more about the Textile Fair, head to fanshawepioneervillage.ca./events.

08/21/2026

Visit Fanshawe Pioneer Village before the summer's over! Come explore 100 years of history in Middlesex County across 28 Heritage Buildings, learn from costumed historical interpreters, and try out hands-on activities! Each day is unique.

We're open 10AM-4PM, Tuesday-Sunday until Labour Day (Sep. 7, 2026). Check out our website (fanshawepioneervillage.ca) for fall hours and upcoming special events!

Tourism London, Ontario Ontario's Southwest Visit Middlesex

08/19/2026

Noise Advisory: Due to our close proximity to London International Airport, please expect elevated noise levels at the Village leading up to and during Air Show London, which runs from August 21-23, 2026. Thank you for understanding!

08/14/2026

Don't miss Irish Heritage Day THIS SUNDAY at Fanshawe Pioneer Village, presented by the Irish Benevolent Society of London & Area!

🌻Explore 25+ Heritage Buildings in our open-air museum.
🌻Attend the Opening Ceremony at 1:00pm.
🌻See artillery firings at the 1798 Rebellion reenactments at 10:30am and 2:30pm.
🌻Enjoy live Irish trad music all day long.
🌻Treat yourself to a fish and chips lunch from Craklins Best Fish & Chips, or hot dogs at the Village's fundraiser BBQ.
🌻Try your hand at the Irish sport of hurling.
🌻Take part in a mini Gaelige (Irish language) lesson.
🌻AND SO MUCH MORE!

Please note that activities and times are subject to change. The event will run rain or shine. Village programming is only paused in the event of extreme weather.

To learn more about the Village's regular programming days and upcoming events, head to fanshawepioneervillage.ca.

We can't wait to party with you!

🌸 Irish Heritage Day
🌸 Sunday, August 16th, 2026
🌸 10:00am-4:00pm
🌸 Regular Admission rates apply

08/09/2026

🐄 Making Butter at Caverhill House, Fanshawe Pioneer Village 🐄

Just a daytrip away from Toronto, Waterloo and Sarnia, our open-air museum includes over 25 Heritage Buildings for you to explore, plus live demonstrations and family-friendly activities!

Join us Tues.-Sunday through Sept. 4, and Thurs.-Sun. from Sept. 10 through Thanksgiving. Check out our website (fanshawepioneervillage.ca) for tips on planning your visit and upcoming special events!

08/07/2026

Join Fanshawe Pioneer Village for the Textile Fair on September 5th!

Discover 19th century fibre arts history while you explore over 25 Heritage Buildings at our expansive museum. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations from costumed historical interpreters as well as visiting artisans. Special programming includes a keynote presentation about historic Komoka weaver John Campbell by Deborah Livingston-Lowe, as well as a Stuffy Hospital for minor teddy bear repairs.

Don't forget to stop by the Vendor Market and Denfield General Store for beautiful handmade gifts, or to hit up the Hot Dog BBQ Fundraiser. The grill will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (or while supplies last). Cash is preferred. Halal and vegan options will be available.

Regular Admission rates apply.

To learn more about the Textile Fair, head to fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events (link in bio).

🕸️ Textile Fair
🕸️ Saturday, September 5th, 2026
🕸️ 10:00am-4:00pm
🕸️ Regular Admission

There is always something happening at the Village! Find out what Enhanced Programming and Special Events we have in the works.

08/07/2026

Calling all fiber artists, history buffs and DIYers!

Join Fanshawe Pioneer Village's textile artisans to learn how to process flax plants into fibers for spinning and weaving into linen cloth. No prior experience is required!

Working in a small class of four, you'll be provided with line flax plants grown and harvested by the Village's historical interpreters. You'll learn the steps of braking, scutching and hackling. At the end of the lesson, you'll take away the flax you've processed to spin and weave at home.

Tickets to this workshop include admission to the Textile Fair happening on the same day (Saturday, September 5th). This pilot event features demonstrations of heritage textile skills and vendor booths!

Only four spots are available, so make sure to secure your tickets ASAP! Sales close one week before the workshop (Saturday, August 29th at 10:00am).

Head to our website to learn more about this workshop and to confirm your spot!

🧵 Flax Processing Workshop
🧵 Saturday, September 5th, 2026
🧵 10:00am-12:00pm (9:45am Check-In)
🧵 $25 + Tax & Eventbrite fees
🧵 Includes Admission to the Textile Fair (10:00am-4:00pm)