About The Schoolhouse
Our Events for 2010-2011
2011
Sept. 16,17,18 - Brampton Fair
Oct. 28 - Hallowe’en Family Fun
Nov. 17,18 - Christmas Sales
Dec. 4 - Christmas Open House
2012
Feb. 11 - Heritage Brampton
June 27 - Strawberry Social
July 1 - Canada Day City Hall
July 17 - Lemonade on the Lawn
Open Sunday Dates for 2011-2012
The Old Britannia Schoolhouse is open for visitors on the second Sunday of each month from 1pm to 4pm. Exact dates are as follows:
Sept 11 - Discovery Day. We will have treasure hunts inside the classroom and outside in the yard. A great way to learn about the history of the schoolhouse and what life was like at the turn of the 20th century.
Oct 9 - The Autumn Garden. One last tour through the garden before it goes to sleep for the winter. Pick the last of the summer vegetables and learn how to preserve them for the long winter days ahead.
Nov 13 - Remembering the Britannia community during years of war. We will find out what it was like in the village during three periods of war – 1812, the Boer War and World War I.
Dec 11 - Christmases Past. How did people celebrate the Christmas season long ago? We will give you ideas about games to play, ornaments to make, food to cook and toys Santa would bring.
Jan 8 - Story Time. Spend a quiet winter afternoon reading and listening to stories. A collection of children’s story books will be available for parents to read to children. A volunteer will be there to read to a group of children and parents.
Feb 12 - Valentine’s Day. See the display of old valentine cards. Make a card for your favourite person.
Mar 11 - Family Games Day. We will get out all the old traditional games and toys for you to enjoy. Challenge family and friends to a game of Snakes and Ladders or Checkers. Try your hand at skittles.
April 8 - Making Music. We have a collection of instruments that anyone can learn to play: harmonica, flute, jaws harp. Volunteers will demonstrate. Strike up a rhythm band with household items like pot lids and spoons. Some of the instruments will be available to purchase.
May 13 - Mothers’ Day. Make mom a little corsage and a card to go with it then serve her tea and cookies.
June 10 - Fathers’ Day. Challenge dad to a game of horseshoes and let him win. Get him to try walking on stilts and don’t laugh. His reward – juice and cookies.
July 8 - Garden Tour. Our gardens are in full bloom with roses, delphiniums, lupins and many native wildflowers. Wander through the garden and enjoy tea in the shade.
Aug 12 - Summer Games. Lawn games were popular at the turn of the 20th century when the weather was too hot for strenuous activity. Come out and enjoy making bubbles, playing horseshoes, graces and walking on stilts.
