Southampton sisters, six year old Alexa (left) and eight year old Brooklyn had plenty to learn aboard the HMS General Hunter from museum volunteer Dennis Bodkin.
Hub Staff
It was a Family Day full of fun, exploration and learning at Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre’s (BCM&CC) annual Family Heritage Day February 18.
As well as enjoying the museum's regular displays, families were able to watch and participate in a variety of activities. Outside the museum, attendees witnessed a working blacksmith and the Earl of Moira, a reenactment group representing a naval landing party from the Great Lakes during the war of 1812, complete with the firing of a three pound black powder cannon, minus the cannonball, over Fairy Lake.
Inside, rope making and model railroads were among the attractions with experts giving children a history lesson and some hands-on experience. Wool workers on the top floor also providing plenty of interaction as they showcased a variety of techniques.
Celtic Academy Canada dancers put their talent on full display as they performed Irish dance routines and, offering an open workshop, Academy owner and instructor Mary Foley invited children to join her students on stage to learn a few steps.
Seven year old Tanner was having fun with the model railways at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre February 18.
Anna (7) and Alice (4) hold a couple of reusable water balloons which had been crocheted by the Bruce County Women's Institute.
Having travelled from Kincardine with his family for Family Heritage Day at Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, seven year old Colden tried his hand at rope making.
As part of the War of 1812 reenactment, from left, Urb Buwalda, Paul Bockstadar and Graham Hewitt were giving black powder cannon demonstrations outside Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre for Family Heritage Day.
Six year old Brianna was focused on learning some wool spinning techniques.
Celtic Academy Canada dancers performed a variety of dances as well as holding an open workshop that allowed museum visitors to learn some steps as well.
