Events, Workshops and ExhibitionsAdmission rates and scheduled events are subject to change. Please call to confirm.
Exhibit: Bicentennial 1812 Exhibit: Noose, Knife and Fire: The Bloody Assize
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
"You are to be drawn on Hurdles to place of execution, hanged by the neck but not until dead, cut down while alive and your entrails taken out and burnt before your faces, your heads cut off, bodies divided into four quarters, heads and quarters to be at the King's disposal."
This exhibit explores Ancaster's experience during the War of 1812, highlighting the Bloody Assize. Against the backdrop of the re-created courtroom of the former Union Hotel, view giant paintings of the prosecutors and accused, explore the evidence and judge for yourself. Discover the impact of the war on local farmers and residents, amidst the surroundings of an 1812 barn interior.
Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012 to Monday, September 1, 2014
Time: Regular admission hours apply.
Ages: All
Cost: Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
Ancaster Heritage Days
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Fieldcote will be a part of Heritage Days on Wilson Street in beautiful downtown Ancaster. Bring the whole family to the fair and parade.
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free event and museum admission.
Bread and Ballads: Tastes, Tales and Tunes of 1812
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Visit the Fieldcote grounds for a delightful afternoon listening to songs and stories of 1812 as played by the nationally-renowned Ian Bell of Muddy York and enjoy a sampling of our version of some rustic soldier's fare provided by the Coach and Lantern and Cheese Shoppe on Locke. Wander through the museum exhibit on the Bloody Assize of 1812 and watch our volunteer quilters as they demonstrate their sewing skills on our Bloody Assize commemorative quilt. Schedule of events - 12:30 & 2:30pm, concerts by Ian Bell, of Muddy York stories and songs from 1812; 12-5pm, Museum exhibit open for viewing; 1-5pm, 1812 Bloody Assize Quilt - quilting demonstration; 12-5pm, enjoy tasting our version of rustic soldiers' fare. Charges will apply for food.
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Concerts are free. Charges apply to purchase food. Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
Music At Fieldcote - Sneezy Waters
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Waters, Sneezy (Peter Hodgson) came to national notice in the lead role of Maynard Collins' musical revue Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave which premiered at the Beacon Arms Hotel, Ottawa, and then presented on tour throughout Canada and in the USA until 1982. Waters gave some 300 performances as Williams and appeared in a film adaptation of the show in 1981. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parking is available within close proximity of Fieldcote including the area behind Ryerson United Church.
Date: Sunday, June 24, 2012 (Sundays only)
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Donations gladly accepted upon entry, Free event and museum admission.
Music At Fieldcote - Joe Sealy Quartet with Jackie Richardson
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Pianist/Composer Joe Sealy and his quartet will be joined by blues gospel singer Jackie Richardson for a Soulful Canada. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parking is available within close proximity of Fieldcote including the area behind Ryerson United Church.
Date: Sunday, July 1, 2012 (Sundays only)
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Donations gladly accepted upon entry. Free event and museum admission.
Music At Fieldcote - Ross Wooldridge with special guest Pangman
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Ross Wooldridge brings his outstanding Tribute to the Benny Goodman Sextet to Music at Fieldcote. Ross Wooldridge on clarinet, Don Thompson on vibes, Dan McErlain on piano, Jesse Barksdale on guitar, Chris Banks on bass, Glenn Anderson on drums. Also appearing, guest vocalist Alex Pangman known as Canada's Sweetheart of Swing. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parking is available within close proximity of Fieldcote including the area behind Ryerson United Church.
Date: Sunday, July 8, 2012 (Sundays only)
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Donations gladly accepted upon entry. Free event and museum admission.
Music At Fieldcote - Valerie Tryon
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
We are proud to bring back Ancaster resident Valerie Tryon to the Music at Fieldcote stage. This world renowned pianist has appeared in many major North American and European festivals. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parking is available within close proximity of Fieldcote including the area behind Ryerson United Church.
Date: Sunday, July 15, 2012 (Sundays only)
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Donations gladly accepted upon entry. Free event and museum admission.
Music At Fieldcote - Treasa Levasseur
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Canadian blues and folk artist Treasa Levisseur will be joined by folk legend Ken Whitely for an evening of blues, folk and gospel inspired music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parking is available within close proximity of Fieldcote including the area behind Ryerson United Church.
Date: Sunday, July 22, 2012 (Sundays only)
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Donations gladly accepted upon entry. Free event and museum admission.
Tea In The Garden
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Enjoy a fresh pot of tea and sweets in our beautiful garden. Admission to the gallery is included with tea.
Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10.00 per person.
Music At Fieldcote - Sultans of String
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
2010 JUNO Award Nominees and Canada's ambassadors of musical diversity Sultans of String thrill their audiences with their global sonic tapestry of Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz. Fiery violin dances with rumba- flamenco guitar while a funk bass lays down unstoppable grooves. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parking is available within close proximity of Fieldcote including the area behind Ryerson United Church.
Date: Sunday, July 29, 2012 (Sundays only)
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Donations gladly accepted upon entry. Free event and museum admission.
Music At Fieldcote - Rita Chiarelli
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Hamilton native Rita Chiarelli is considered as Canada's most highly acclaimed female roots and blues artist and known across Canada as the "Goddess of the Blues". Chiarelli is a gifted songwriter and an entertaining performer, but it is her soaring 3 octave voice that sets her apart from her peers, inspires awe and often tears in her audiences, and causes critics to gush. "A voice so blue it could make the angels weep." Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parking is available within close proximity of Fieldcote including the area behind Ryerson United Church.
Date: Sunday, August 12, 2012 (Sundays only)
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Donations gladly accepted upon entry. Free event and museum admission.
Teen Quilt Academy Summer Camp
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Teens and beginner adults are invited to create a quilt to be proud of. Sewing machine required. Arrangements must be made in advance if the child does not have a sewing machine.
Date: Monday, August 13, 2012 to Friday, August 17, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 10 to 19 years.
Cost: $65.00 Members. $70.00 Non-members. Pre-registration required.
Music At Fieldcote - Ian Thomas
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Dundas native Ian Thomas, recipient of Juno, Gemini and SOCAN classic awards who is recognized as one of the better craftspeople in Canadian pop will be returning to Music at Fieldcote. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Parking is available within close proximity of Fieldcote including the area behind Ryerson United Church.
Date: Sunday, August 19, 2012 (Sundays only)
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Donations gladly accepted upon entry. Free event and museum admission.
Two-Day Medieval Illumination Watercolour Class
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
A two-day opportunity to create your own special project using the processes of Medieval Illumination. This is a watercolour class with a Romanesque and Flemish High Realism theme. You will adorn and illuminate an image.
Date: Monday, August 20, 2012 and Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $90.00 Members $95.00 Non-members. 24K gold leaf will be supplied. Supply list available upon request. Pre-registration required.
Farming Ancaster! Mr. Ancaster's Magical Mystery Bus Tour and Tea
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Join Mr. Ancaster - Jim Green, Winner of the 2010 T. Melville Bailey Heritage Award - on a historical mystery bus tour of Ancaster farms, including a visit to a local dairy farm! Followed by tea and sweets at the Ancaster Old Town Hall. The bus leaves from the Old Town Hall parking lot, 310 Wilson Street.
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2012
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages:
Cost: $10.00 per person in advance. Includes Museum admission. Pre-registration required.
One-day Medieval Illumination Course
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
A one-day introduction to the intricate processes of Medieval Illumination, traditionally used to adorn manuscripts and high art.
Date: Sunday, October 28, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $50.00 Members. $55.00 Non-members. 24K gold leaf is supplied. Pre-registration required.
Fieldcote Book'n Bake Sale
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Join us at the Ancaster Old Town Hall for Fieldcote's book and bake sale. Used and new books, fresh baked goods and strong coffee.
Date: Saturday, November 10, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Fieldcote Forest of Christmas Trees Contest
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Bring the whole family to see beautifully decorated, themed Christmas Trees and vote for your favourite trees. Members of the community are invited to decorate a tree and win a prize. Community groups, organizations, businesses and individuals are all welcome to participate.
Date: Saturday, November 24, 2012 to Saturday, December 22, 2012
Time: Regular admission hours apply.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE to those donating three or more items of dry-goods to the food drive. Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
The Big Sing!
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Join us at the Ancaster Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson Street, for live music, hot cider, cookies and prizes. We will be collecting food donations for local food banks.
Date: Friday, December 14, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $8.00 per person. $15.00 per family.
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