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Fanshawe Pioneer Village: 19th Century Fun & Games (Ages 6+)

Join Fanshawe Pioneer Village for an artifact show and tell, try out our parlour toys, and then create your own simple 19th century toys to take home!

Partner Organization: Fanshawe Pioneer Village (historic site) Educational Focus: Toys and popular pastimes of people in the 1800s Interactive Elements:

  • Artifact show and tell
  • Try out parlour toys from the 1800s
  • Create your own 19th century toys to take home

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover how children played in the 1800s
  • Experience historical games and toys
  • Learn about daily life in pioneer times
  • Create historical crafts

Perfect for: Kids ages 6+ who love history, crafts, and hands-on learning Take Home: Simple 19th century toys that participants create

Registration Required: Register online, in person or by calling 519-661-4600 Registration Opens: August 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM Maximum Attendance: 25 people

Event ID: ea128d50-d512-5f0c-9797-3a167beb572b