June Events at Hamilton Civic Museums

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton is pleased to present the following events at its civic museums this June, 2017. 

Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site

77 King Street West, Stoney Creek | 905-662-8458 | [email protected]

Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek
Experience the drama, pageantry, and excitement of the Battle of Stoney Creek of June 6, 1813, one of the most important events in Canada's history. Bring the whole family for games, food, demonstrations, musical entertainment, fireworks, and the Re-enactment itself. Visit the Friends of Battlefield House at www.battlefieldhouse.ca for more information.
Dates: June 3 from 10 am to 10 pm | June 4 from 10 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: Free admission 

Dundurn National Historic Site

610 York Boulevard, Hamilton | 905-546-2872 | [email protected]

Our Hamilton: Through Their Eyes
The effects of the First World War were so far-reaching they impacted the lives of every Hamiltonian. Follow the course of Hamilton’s involvement from the initial ‘call to arms’ to the post-war period through treasures from the collections of the Hamilton Military Museum including letters, photos and personal items owned by Hamiltonians and experience the war Through Their Eyes.
Dates: May 6 to June 30, 2018
Time: 12 noon to 4 pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Cost: Adults: $4, Seniors/Youth: $3.50, Children: $3, Infants: Free, Family: $11.50

Dundurn’s Golden Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday, June 17, 1967, the museum officially reopened its doors to a crowd of more than 3,000 people to celebrate the newly restored “Castle.” Saturday, June 17, 2017 marks our 50th anniversary as a historic house museum. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of restoration with special tours of newly restored rooms, view the rarely seen Cockpit building, and participate in hands-on activities such as gardening, and cooking using tools and techniques from the 1850s. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy music, crafts and games which were popular in MacNab’s time as well as in the 1960s when the museum first opened.
Date: June 17
Time: 12 noon to 4 pm
Cost: Free admission

From Our Garden to Yours
Dundurn’s Historic Kitchen Garden is hosting a FREE one-day, plant-sharing event. This event encourages communal growing, harvesting, and enjoyment of plants. Under the guidance of Garden Demonstrators visitors will have the opportunity to dig up and pot ‘Victoria’ Rhubarb. Named after Queen Victoria this red-stemmed variety dates back to 1837. Quantities are limited and participants are required to bring a 6-inch plastic pot or sturdy plastic bag for transplanting. Throughout the afternoon, starting at 12:30 p.m., visitors are welcome to participate in free tours of the Kitchen Garden. This tour offers a glimpse into the life of Sir Allan MacNab and his family and the many varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs which were grown in his time.
Date: June 3
Time: 12 noon to 4 pm
Cost: Free outdoor event. Regular admission rates apply to the museum.

Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum

64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster | 905-648-8144 | [email protected]

Ontario Archaeological Society Monthly Lectures
Join the OAS Hamilton Chapter at its monthly meetings and lectures at Fieldcote Museum, held on the third Thursday of every month. A lecture or film is presented, with coffee and snacks.
Date: June 15
Time: 7 to 9 pm

Exhibit: From ‘The Ark’ – Ancaster 150
Join the Farmer family as they journey from “The Ark” of family lore through 150 years of life in Ancaster. Explore how their world changed between 1867 to 2017 and discover key points in national history.
Date: May 6 to December 23
Time: 1 to 5 pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
Cost: Adults: $3.50, Seniors/Youth: $3, Children: $2.50, Infants: Free, Family: $10

Exhibit: Magic of Theatre – Theatre Ancaster Celebrates 20 Years
With a fascinating display of costumes, programs and posters from previous performances, Theatre Ancaster looks back at 20 years of creativity and passion. A free opening reception for the exhibit will be held on June 8 from 6 to 8 pm.
Date: June 1 to December 24, 2017
Time: 1 to 5 pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
Cost: Adults: $3.50, Seniors/Youth: $3, Children: $2.50, Infants: Free, Family: $10

Ancaster Heritage Days
Fieldcote will be a part of Heritage Days in beautiful downtown Ancaster. Bring the whole family!
Date: June 5 and June 11, 2017
Visit www.ancasterheritagedays.com for full programming details.

Family Movie Nights at Fieldcote
Join us for family movie night at Fieldcote Memorial Park, presented by Ancaster FilmFest! Bring your own chairs, blankets and snacks and enjoy the feature presentations under the stars with the whole family! Free Admission.
June 8: Film: “Sing”
June 9: Film “Pete’s Dragon”
Time: Dusk (9 pm)
Cost: Free

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site

900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton | 905-546-4797 | [email protected]

Makeology Almost Summer Craft Fair
This one-day event set in three unique historic buildings makes for a great afternoon of shopping for unique items. Browse through booths filled with handmade fashionable jewellery, toys, bags, soaps and knitted items – all from regional makers. Your visit is not complete until you take a walk through the 1859 steam powered Pump-House – a truly memorable historical experience. The Makeology Fair is your opportunity to add to your own collection for your home and wardrobe with unique one of-a-kind items while supporting homegrown business by shopping locally. All ages.
Date: June 3
Time: 10 am to 4 pm
Cost: $5 per person (children 12 and under free), free museum admission, onsite parking: $3 donation.

Mini Maker Faire
Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. The event will feature innovation and experimentation across the spectrum of science, engineering, art, performance and craft. It's a venue for makers to show examples of their work and interact with others about it.

Families can also enjoy the popular Steam train rides, running on tracks on the museum grounds and can experience metal casting, musical entertainment, 3-D printing and rocket building. Food trucks and vendors will also be on site. Parking will be available on-site for $5. Parking will also be available off-site with regular shuttles to the museum available.  
Date: June 11
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Cost: Free event and museum admission

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