KAWARTHA LAKES- Kawartha Settlers Village has received a nice chunk of change from a local company.
To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, Commonwell Mutual Insurance in Lindsay has been supporting community causes that involve Canadian heritage.
Officials from the company were on hand on Wednesday to present a cheque for $25,000 to Settlers Village.The village was established in 1990 to preserve the history and culture of the Bobcaygeon area which was slowly disappearing. Today, the Village is run by the Kawartha Region Arts and Heritage Society. It’s located on what was once a thriving family farm at 85 Dunn Street in Bobcaygeon. It is now home to an amazing collection of over 20 historic homes and buildings. The money will go to repairs and maintenance on the buildings.
If you are looking for something unique to do for the kids this summer Kawartha Settlers’ Village hosts two different camps during the summer: four sessions, each a week long of “settlers’” camps and two sessions, each a week long of “art” camps. All of the camps runs 9am-4pm for kids age 6-10.
The camp is focused on introducing children to the life and times of our ancestors through encouraging them to participate in pioneer activities and chores. Throughout the course of the week, children are able to participate in various activities including a full tour of Kawartha Settlers’ Village, arts and crafts, hands on activities such as baking bread and butter making, demonstrations such as shearing sheep, and more!
Tehy also have a craft beer festival coming up.
Kawartha Settlers Village is open daily from May to September for 10am to 4pm.
For more information click here:http://www.settlersvillage.org
