On Saturday, September 18, 2021 we will be participating in St. George’s Applefest Adventures! From 10am to 5pm come visit the birthplace of the co-founder of the Women’s Institute, tour the historic house, try your hand at some Victorian crafts, learn about Victorian uses for apples, and check out the Brant Waterways booth.
In conjunction with the St. George Apple fest and the South Dumfries Historical Society, the Paris Port Dover Pipe Band will be performing their first live concert at the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/paris-port-dover-pipe-band-concert-at-addies-tickets-168989467045# to book your tickets!
A month long event that spreads awareness of arts and culture throughout the province. It is taking place from September 24-October 24 2021. We have 3 days of on-site events planned, 2 days of online events, and some online activities throughout the month. On Friday, September 24 2021 the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead will ... [Read more...]
Participants will tour the Homestead and explore Victorian All Hallows Eve customs. Participants will explore the historic house, grounds and the Victorian spiritual and fortune telling connections to the holiday through hands-on activities. This event has two timeslots; 3:15pm and 4:45pm. To book visit; https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spooktacular-halloween-at-addies-tickets-180237634617#
Participants will tour the Homestead and explore Victorian All Hallows Eve customs. Participants will explore the historic house, grounds and the Victorian spiritual and fortune telling connections to the holiday through hands-on activities. This event runs from 7pm-10pm Proof of double vaccination required for entry. To book your spot visit; https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stories-from-the-willows-spirit-investigation-adult-program-tickets-180168417587#
This Christmas we are putting on an event at the Homestead entitled; A Victorian Christmas at the Willows. This event will immerse the participants in a traditional Christmas as Adelaide and her family would have celebrated in the 1860s. The historic house will be decorated for Christmas, including a christmas tree, garlands, and greenery. We ... [Read more...]
Try your hand at our butter and bannock recipes and make a snack just like the Hunter Family would have. Test your riddle solving skills with our the virtual scavenger hunt! Click and solve your way through the virtual museum and learn about early settler life in the 1860s. Participate at; https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-family-day-at-addies-tickets-252219724987
On Good Friday, April 15th 2022 join us at the Homestead from 10am-2pm. Take part in the festivities with crafts, games, vendors, a petting zoo, and egg hunts! For tickets go to; https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/8th-annual-easter-at-addies-tickets-275027323127, call us 519-448-3873, or email us at info@adelaidehoodless.ca We hope to see you there!
