Events

The “Lull Before the Launch” Garden Party
Sunday July 3, from 1-4
 
Imagine...
its 1874 and the launch of the “Great Ship” the W. D. Lawrence is only 3 months away!
The ship is almost finished and we want to celebrate!  Therefore, we are hosting a Victorian Garden Party!  The festivities will include our annual "Challenge Croquet Tournament" and traditional "Victorian Parlour Games." Prizes will be awarded for our 3rd annual “Best Bonnet”,”Handsomest Hat”, and “Creative Cap” contests.  

Enjoy the opportunity to share conversation and a light lunch at our “Victorian Tea”.
(Victorian Tea: $5/ person.  Victorian tea includes sandwiches, sweets, and tea, coffee or lemonade.)
The event on the grounds is free however; our usual museum admission rates apply.

* Costumes are admired...but NOT required*
* Event takes place rain or shine on the beautiful grounds of the Lawrence House Museum.*
For more information call 902-261-2628.
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Children's Day Camp #1 - "Family Celebrations! - A Victorian Christmas"
Tuesday, July 5 to Thursday, July 7, from 9:30 to 12:30

This summer will mark the 40th anniversary of the Lawrence House being a museum and we're celebrating all season!
Join us for crafts, games, and stories on the beautiful Lawrence House Museum grounds!

Day 1: Introduction to Christmas in the 1800's
Day 2: A Child's View - The Folklore of Christmas
Day 3: Victorian Christmas Party

Party is appropriate for Elementary School Age Children:
$10/ day/ per child             Family Rates:     3 children - $27.00/day/family             4 Children -$34.00/day /family

*All children should be dressed in appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather, crafts, and physical activities (i.e. sneakers and clothing suitable for sun protection) and bring a snack and water each day they attend camp.
*Space is limited so please register by June 21st, 2011         To register or for more information call 902-261-2628.

Children's Day Camp #2 - "Family Celebrations! A Victorian Saint Patrick's Day"
Tuesday, July 12 to Thursday, July 14, from 9:30 to 12:30
  
This summer will mark the 40th anniversary of the Lawrence House being a museum and we're celebrating all season!
Join us for crafts, games, and stories on the beautiful Lawrence House Museum grounds!

Day 1: Introduction to Saint Patrick's Day in the 1800's
Day 2: A Child's View - The Folklore of St. Patrick's Day
Day 3: Pot of Gold Scavenger Hunt

Party is appropriate for Elementary School Age Children:
$10/ day/ per child             Family Rates:     3 children - $27.00/day/family             4 Children -$34.00/day /family

*All children should be dressed in appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather, crafts, and physical activities (i.e. sneakers and clothing suitable for sun protection) and bring a snack and water each day they attend camp.

*Space is limited so please register by June 21st, 2011    To register or for more information call 902-261-2628.

Lawrence House 40th Anniversary Party
Thursday, August 11, from 1 to 4

In honour of our 40th Anniversary as a member of the Nova Scotia Museum System's Family of Sites, we would like to invite you to our open house celebration!
Festivities will get underway at 1pm and will most definitely include lots of cake!

We are interested in hearing how we may have made an impression on you over the last 40 years!  Perhaps you have a fond memory of a visit to the site, stories to share about a particular program, or maybe you worked here, or have personal knowledge of the Lawrence Family you would like to share?

Just drop us a line at:                                                               
Lawrence House Museum
pooledr@gov.ns.ca
PO Box 59, 8660 Hwy 215
Maitland, Hants Co, NS  B0N 1T0

By sharing our experiences with those friends we have not met yet, we hope to build a bridge from our past to our future.  We are looking forward to you helping us celebrate!
For more information, call 902-261-2628.
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Lawrence House Family Birthday Party
Saturday, August 13th, from 1 to 4
Lots of Fun for the whole Family!  An old fashioned Birthday party for the 40th anniversary of the Lawrence House as a museum.  The Glooscap Kennel Club will be performing and with cake and ice cream, games, and crafts we’re sure to have something for the whole family.  Call us for further for details!
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Maitland Launch Day
Sunday, August 28, from 10 to 5

The CHArt Society and the Lawrence House Museum invite you to help celebrate its shipbuilding heritage at the 25th Annual Launch Day Festival.  Join us on the museum grounds to commemorate the launch of the W.D. Lawrence, the largest wooden hulled, full rigged vessel ever built in Canada!  During the Golden Age of Sail launch days were big events.  More than 100 vessels were launched in the Maitland area, and a thousand workers paid in the village alone. Villagers are dressed in their Victorian best while displays and demonstrations of traditional skills and crafts take place throughout the day.  Watch the non-motorized costumed processional make its way through town to the original home of the shipbuilder himself.  A bay side re-enactment of the Launch using a 17-foot scale model of the great ship, and a re-enactment of the banishment of the Whiskey Peddlers rounds out the day. Fun for all ages!

This event and museum admission for the day are free, however, donations to the local food bank are gratefully accepted.  For more information, call 902-261-2628.
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Annual Children's Hallowe'en Party
Saturday, October 8, from 1 to 4

Come One... Come All... to our Hallowe'en Ball!
With crafts, games, stories, treats, and prizes, we are sure your “Little Trick or Treater” will enjoy themselves at our 6th Annual Hallowe’en Party.  Wear your favourite costume and join in the fun!  Prizes awarded for the “Creepiest, Cutest, Most Original, and Best Family” costumes.  
*All Children must be accompanied by an Adult *

*Program is geared for elementary school age children
$10.00 per child covers the cost of all craft supplies, snacks, and treats.

Please reserve your child's space for this program by Oct 1st, 2011.
To register or for more information please call 902-261-2628.

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