Events, Workshops and ExhibitionsAdmission rates and scheduled events are subject to change. Please call to confirm.
It's A Family Affair, March Break At Dundurn
Dundurn National Historic Site
Children, adults and grandparents are invited to Dundurn Castle to discover what it was like to live and play above stairs and work and live below stairs. Charades and gossip are some of the games you'll play as you tour the Castle. This year visitors will be treated to a variety of maple goodies made in the historic kitchen. Don't forget to visit the Hamilton Military Museum's Discovery Gallery and the children's activity centre at the Coach House.
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010 to Sunday, March 21, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
Workshop: The Crust Of The Matter: Bread, Buns And Crackers
Dundurn National Historic Site
 Bread has had a powerful effect on our culinary history. Come and discover the cultural influences on bread baking in North America during the 19th century. Enjoy a hands-on experience kneading dough in our historic kitchen and bake a few historic recipes using our 19th century wood range.
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ages: 14 years and older.
Cost: $55.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Quite A Little Paradise - A Flower Show At Dundurn
Dundurn National Historic Site
In Sophia MacNab's diary she described the grounds at Dundurn as quite a little paradise. The Garden Club of Hamilton in partnership with Dundurn National Historic Site presents a traditional flower show in the Coach House.
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010 and Sunday, April 18, 2010
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free event. Donation of non-perishable food items welcome. Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
Doors Open Hamilton
Dundurn National Historic Site
Celebrate Hamilton's rich history and explore its architectural gems and undiscovered treasures.
Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010 and Sunday, May 2, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Workshop: Meet The Cook: Catharine Parr Traill -- Her Times And Tastes
Dundurn National Historic Site
Spend the morning in the historic kitchen of Dundurn Castle and discover the intriguing story behind Catharine Parr Traill, writer, botanist and housewife. Her work; The Canadian Settler's Guide, is truly classic Canadiana. As a young bride she exchanged the comforts of upper-class English society for the rigors of the settler life near Peterborough Upper Canada. Join the cooks for a lively and informative review of this lady's legacy and prepare a delicious simple meal following her recipes.
Date: Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 14 years and older.
Cost: $55.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Workshop: Let Them Eat Meat!
Dundurn National Historic Site
Grilling, roasting and barbecuing have ancient ties to our ancestors, but how was it done in the 19th century? Come try your hand at roasting meats in our wood fired range, as well as using other historic cooking methods to make mouthwatering foods that the Victorians loved. This hands-on cooking workshop will also explore sauces and chutneys, and side dishes to round out a great selection of recipes. A great Father's Day gift idea!
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ages: 14 years and older.
Cost: $75.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Canada Military Tatoo
Dundurn National Historic Site
Come and enjoy a spectacular evening of musical celebration! Thrill to the sounds of the pipes and drums and Regimental Bands.
Date: Thursday, July 1, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free outdoor event. Regular admission rates apply to the museum. Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
Historic Kitchen Garden Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site
Discover how the pastoral elegance of Dundurn's historic kitchen garden catered to the nutritional needs and aesthetic desires of the MacNab family 150 years ago. You will be delighted by informative stories and historic gardening knowledge conveyed by professional garden staff. The tour promises to be a pleasure for the mind and the senses.
Date: Saturday, July 3, 2010 to Sunday, September 5, 2010 (Every Saturday and Sunday beginning July 3rd through Labour Day.)
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $4.00 or free with regular admission.
Workshop: Victorian Family Picnic -- Garden And Kitchen Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
Spend the morning at Dundurn Castle exploring the grounds and historic kitchen garden and make a charming rustic Victorian garden craft to take home. Pick heirloom produce from the garden to prepare delicious recipes with the cooks in the historic kitchen. Finally, enjoy the selection of dishes out on the beautiful grounds in true picnic style, playing games and making merry! Fun for the whole family.
Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ages: 10 years and older.
Cost: $75.00 per family. $50.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Workshop: The Guiltless Feast: A Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
Nature-loving Victorians aimed to promote compassion for all living things, refrain from injurious habits and develop an appreciation of simple pleasures. Join the cooks in the historic kitchen and learn about the development of vegetarianism in the 19th century. Then try your hand preparing dishes, and discover how delicious they taste!
Date: Saturday, August 14, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 14 years and older.
Cost: $55.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
A Scottish Celebration At Dundurn
Dundurn National Historic Site
To celebrate Sir Allan MacNab's Scottish ancestry, join us for a day of 19th century children's games, music and workshops. Held on the grounds of Dundurn Castle, families will experience true Scottish traditions and outdoor fun. Bring your lawn chair and experience the thrills and sounds of Scotland with music provided by the massed bands of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry and Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free event. Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
Dundurn On The Outside
Dundurn National Historic Site
The history of Dundurn National Historic Site is surprisingly varied. Evidence of hunting and gathering by Paleo-Indians on the land dates back 9000 years. During the past two-hundred years the land has been farmed, fortified and landscaped. It has been home to Hamilton's early settlers, soldiers, and politicians. Join us for a leisurely walking tour of the scenic grounds, get the dirt on archaeology and hear stories of war, ruins, scandals and sports!
Date: Saturday, September 4, 2010 to Saturday, September 25, 2010 (Every Saturday in September. Rain or shine.)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $4.00 per person or free with regular admission.
Workshop: Rediscover Your Roots: A Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
Great in soups and stews, root vegetables are the stars of the fall garden and the winter table. Often overlooked, root vegetables are nutritional storehouses of taste and versatility worthy of your notice. Rediscover your roots while preparing delectable historic recipes in the Castle's kitchen with vegetables harvested from our historic kitchen garden.
Date: Saturday, September 11, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 18 years and older.
Cost: $45.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Straight From The Garden
Dundurn National Historic Site
Come to the fair! Dundurn Castle invites you and your family to join us in celebrating Hamilton's agricultural communities, past and present. Activities include a market fair, an agricultural exhibition, guest speakers, garden tours, and games for the children.
Date: Sunday, September 26, 2010
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free event. Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
Workshop: From Farm To Table: A Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
Eating only what is in season may be an environmental trend today, but for our Victorian ancestors it was a necessity, not an option. Explore recipes that reflect seasonal cooking by harvesting the freshest heirloom produce from our kitchen garden and preparing them in our historic kitchen.
Date: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 14 years and older.
Cost: $55.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Victorian Christmas
Dundurn National Historic Site
Enjoy the beauty of a mid-19th century family Christmas celebration at Dundurn Castle. The Garden Club of Hamilton decorates the Castle in Victorian splendour with cedar boughs, ribbons and dried flowers. Bring your family and share a Hamilton holiday tradition.
Date: Saturday, November 27, 2010 to Sunday, January 2, 2011 (Closed Mondays)
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
Workshop: It's A Snap: A Gingerbread Family Baking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
During the holidays the smell of gingerbread surrounds us. Discover the wealth of culinary delights of this spiced cake or cookie by preparing baked goods in our historic kitchen.
Date: Sunday, November 28, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $45.00 per adult with child. Pre-registration required.
Workshop: Delicious Desserts -- Adult Baking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
Baking for the holidays is a large part of many household traditions. Delve into a bit of Scottish heritage by learning how to make Christmas pudding and baked goods. Arrive home with new skills and a recipe book.
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 14 years and older.
Cost: $55.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Christmas Evening Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Begin your evening with carol singing in the front hall, a tour of MacNab's lavish home and a stop to sample an assortment of traditional Christmas foods served in the historic kitchen.
Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010 and Sunday, December 5, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $19.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Victorian Christmas Cracker
Dundurn National Historic Site
Participants will create a colourful array of Christmas Crackers for their own holiday table. New this year, participants will spend time with our cook in Dundurn's historic kitchen to make chocolate candies to fill their crackers.
Date: Sunday, December 5, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 14 years and older.
Cost: $45.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Christmas Evening Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Begin your evening with carol singing in the front hall, a tour of MacNab's lavish home and a stop to sample an assortment of traditional Christmas foods served in the historic kitchen.
Date: Thursday, December 9, 2010 to Saturday, December 11, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $19.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Workshop: Delicious Desserts -- Family Baking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
Baking for the holidays is a large part of many household traditions. Delve into a bit of Scottish heritage with your family by learning how to make Christmas pudding and baked goods. Arrive home with new skills and a recipe book. Children will also have an opportunity to make a hands-on Christmas craft. This workshop is geared towards younger participants and their caregivers.
Date: Sunday, December 12, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $45.00 per adult with child. Pre-registration required.
Christmas Family Evening Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site
This is a special evening tour that allows families to see Dundurn's Victorian Christmas in a one-hour evening tour.
Date: Sunday, December 12, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Regular admission rates apply to the museum. Reservations required.
Christmas Evening Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Begin your evening with carol singing in the front hall, a tour of MacNab's lavish home and a stop to sample an assortment of traditional Christmas foods served in the historic kitchen.
Date: Thursday, December 16, 2010 to Sunday, December 19, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $19.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Christmas Evening Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Begin your evening with carol singing in the front hall, a tour of MacNab's lavish home and a stop to sample an assortment of traditional Christmas foods served in the historic kitchen.
Date: Monday, December 20, 2010 to Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $19.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Christmas Evening Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Begin your evening with carol singing in the front hall, a tour of MacNab's lavish home and a stop to sample an assortment of traditional Christmas foods served in the historic kitchen.
Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 and Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $19.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
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