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2018 Events & Exhibit
The Roaring Twenties: Childhood Bliss (exhibit)
To celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of Laura Louise Livingston this exhibit highlights influences from her youth during the 1920s. Laura Louise lived an opulent childhood which nourished a lifelong love of the arts. On exhibit until January 6.
Upcoming exhibit:
Dramatically Deco:
Laura Louise Livingston loved the Stratford Festival. She even attended the opening in 1953. This exhibition in partnership with the Stratford Festival Archives features costumes from plays set in the 1920s. From outfits worn by Brian Bedford, Cynthia Dale to Maggie Smith. On exhibit from May 24th until November 11th.
Laura Louise's Birthday Party
Thursday May 24, 2018.
An open house to celebrate the birthday of Laura Louise Livingston who was born at Castle Kilbride on this day 100 years ago! Costumed guided tours at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Like any good party we will be serving refreshments with cake (while supplies last) Admission by donation.
Bouquets of Bliss (exhibit)
What is Victorian Floriography? The language of flowers- floriography stems from the coded messages of the Victorian era that aided the exchange of feelings through flowers. This exhibit features floral artifacts from Castle Kilbride’s collection. A special exhibit in honour of the Wilmot Horticultural Society’s 50th Anniversary. On exhibit until September 9th.
Twenties Tea & Tour - Book Now!
Offered: Tuesday-Friday in June and in August (Please note the following date are currently available: June 6, 15, 27, 29 and August 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 23, 28)
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A new take on our classic tea and tour experience! Dust off your pearls and be our guest for a fully guided tour of the historic home and our new 1920s exhibits by costumed staff. Afterwards, enjoy lemon chiffon tea paired with a tray sweets and cucumber sandwiches. All enjoyed on the front lawn of historic Castle Kilbride.
Perfect for groups!
To register please contact us!
Wonderful Wednesdays
We are pleased to introduce a new program to Castle Kilbride’s existing programs. It is called “Wonderful Wednesdays Workshop for Kids.” We have two dates this year. You can choose one or both.
Cost: $37 per day Time: 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Ages: 5-10
July 11- Take me to the Twenties
July 18- Take me to the Circus
For more information or to register please contact us!
Castle Camp-
*****Sorry this camp is now full*****
Dates: July 23- 27, 2018
Time: 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Ages: 5-10 Cost: $185
Theme: Medieval Me: Royal fun with tournaments, towers, dragons and more.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Summer Concert Series
Thursday evenings from June 21 until August 30, 2018. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy unique music on the front lawn, a different group each week! From 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Admission by donation. Weather permitting.
June 21- Twas Now (Mike & Diana Erb)
June 28- Second Thought & Friends
July 5- Stetson Brothers
July 12- Rescue Junction
July 19 - The Rantin' Rovers
July 26- Onion Honey
August 2- Kitchener Musical Society
August 9 - Festival City Big Band
August 16 - "Elvis"
August 23- Corduroy Gordon
August 31 - TBA
Castle Kilbride Book
Castle Kilbride: The House That Flax Built is the new and definitive book about Wilmot Township's beloved National Historic Site, written and compiled by the Castle Kilbride Advisory Committee. For the first time in full colour, this gorgeously illustrated book recounts the history of the house back to its very beginnings in 1877, and illustrates that history with stunning photographs dating from over a century ago to today. For anyone who is curious about the eye-catching mansion in the middle of a quiet village, and for visitors who simply can't see everything in just one tour, this book will be a treasured keepsake. Cost $26 including tax. Available in the Castle's Gift Shop.