Events

Sun, July 5, 1:00-4:00 pm
The ''Lull Before the Launch'' Garden Party
The launch of the “Great Ship” W. D. Lawrence is only 3 months away. Festivities include our annual croquet tournament, parlour games, and our first ever “Best Bonnet,” “Handsomest Hat,” or “Creative Cap” contest. Enjoy conversation and a light lunch at our “Victorian Tea.” Costumes admired but not required. No fee, however, donations are gratefully accepted. Event takes place rain or shine.

Tues, July 14 - Fri, July 17
Children's Day Camps: Let's ''Build'' a Tall Ship and''Sail'' Her!
Camp #1: The true story of the WD Lawrence
Day 1: Meet the Builder - Museum tour of Lawrence House
Day 2: Scale Boards and Sail Plans - Planning the ship
Day 3: Half Models and Oakum - Let’s build her!
Day 4: Launch Day - We’re going to sea!

Programs run from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm on site at the museum.
Cost: $8/day/child;
Family rate: 3 children - $21/ day/family, 4 children - $26/ day/family.
Space is limited. Register by July 1. Children should dress in appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and physical activities. Bring a snack/water each day.

23rd Annual Maitland Launch Day Festival
Sat, Aug 8, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Launch Day Committee, Lawrence House Museum and the community of Maitland, invite you to celebrate its shipbuilding heritage at the 23rd Annual Maitland Launch Day Festival.

Commemorate the launch of the W.D. Lawrence, the largest wooden-hulled, full-rigged vessel ever built in Canada. Villagers will be dressed in their Victorian best, and displays and demonstrations of traditional skills and crafts will take place on the Lawrence House grounds. The non-motorized costumed processional will make its way through town to the original home of the shipbuilder himself.
See a bayside re-enactment of the launch using a 17-foot scale model of the great ship and the banishment of the Whiskey Peddlers.

Tues, Aug 11 – Fri, Aug 14
Children's Day Camps: Let's ''Build'' a Tall Ship and ''Sail'' Her!
Camp # 2:
Navigating the “WD” around the world
Day 1: Where are we? - Navigating at Sea
Day 2: Ports of Call - What do you see?
Day 3: Me at Sea - Life aboard ship
Day 4: Making Home Port - Home at last!
Programs run from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm on site at the museum.
Cost: $8/day/child; family rate: 3 children - $21/ day/family, 4 children - $26/ day/family. Space is limited.

Register by July 1. Children should dress in appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather and physical activities. Bring a snack/water each day.

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