Macaulay Heritage Park
23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
Join us for Revel: Celebrating Diversity on June 22 from 12 - 4pm at Macaulay Heritage Park! Drop in for an open house of "A Path Forward," a permanent and evolving exhibit co-curated by the Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén, the Downie Wenjack Fund, and The County Museums. This exhibit explores Truth & Reconciliation efforts in Prince […]
Macaulay Heritage Park
23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
Join Gin Sexsmith at Macaulay Church for a reading from her new book In The Hands of Men. Gin will chat about why she wrote the book, her process, take some questions and be available for signing. Books will be available to purchase on site and tickets to attend are free. Please follow the ticket […]
Macaulay Heritage Park
23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
Revel is produced by The County Museums and features several events and activities throughout June with a showcase event on Saturday the 24th from 12 pm to 4pm at Macaulay Heritage Park in Picton. Revel celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day, Indigenous History Month and Multiculturalism Day with music, food, art and community partnerships. Revel Event Listing: […]
Macaulay Heritage Park
23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
Presented by Shatterbox Theatre & The County Museums. Come see history brought to life on stage at Macaulay Heritage Church. Bessie, Alice, and Margaret have two things in common: they are married to George Joseph Smith, and they are dead. Surfacing from the bathtubs they were drowned in, the three breathless brides gather evidence against […]
Macaulay Heritage Park
23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
Wampum belts are traditional teaching tools that record Rotinonshon:ni history and knowledge. Traditions state that they have been used for more than 2,000 years. Each of the dozens of belts have their own teachings and stories. Come hear about the origins of the belts, how the belts are made, and the teachings that they offer. […]
Macaulay Heritage Park
23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
WeCreate in collaboration with the Prince Edward County Museums presents a new inaugural artisan outdoor show. WeCreate artisans will be nestled amongst the Macaulay Heritage Park historic site. The park features many points of interest including Macaulay House The historic former, Church of St. Mary Magdalene, which is now a museum The old St. Mary […]
Macaulay Heritage Park
23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
There's been something strange in our neighbourhood. Join The Paranormal Seekers as they present their findings on potential paranormal activity at Macaulay Heritage Park. Findings that were gathered during a spooky overnight stay... The Paranormal Seekers are a paranormal investigative group that specializes in historic locations and afterlife awareness, from the Durham Region (operating out […]
Macaulay Heritage Park
23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
This year we again welcome Indigenous artists back to Macaulay Heritage Park for the seventh Art Show and Sale. Hope springs eternal, and during times of stress and change, it is amazing to see how the human spirit can rise to give expression to life in all its established and experimental forms. Artistic creations in […]
Macaulay Heritage Park
23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
Graveyard and Gallows Walking Tour Alongside an experienced guide, explore the grounds of Macaulay Heritage Park, the historic estate of Reverend William Macaulay, who is credited with giving Picton its name. Tour the neighbouring graveyard at his former church and spot the unusual tombstone that's in Ripley's Believe or Not. The tour will make its […]
Macaulay Heritage Park
23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
REVEL is a one-day festival held at Macaulay Heritage Park. The event incorporates music, food, culture and community, and admission to the grounds will be FREE for all. It falls between National Indigenous Peoples Day and Canadian Multiculturalism Day, during Pride month, and provides an opportunity to celebrate all of these things – and just […]
Macaulay Heritage Park
23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
A permanent exhibit by The County Museums at Macaulay Heritage Park. The County’s human history spans nearly 12,000 years. However, in the past our museums have focused almost solely on the last two centuries, and the story of white Loyalists, who arrived in Prince Edward County in the late 1700s, and their descendants. It is […]
Macaulay Heritage Park
23 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
A temporary exhibit by The County Museums at Macaulay Heritage Park In 2022, HM Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee – 70 years on the throne. To mark the occasion, take in an exhibit showcasing fascinating items from our collection and beyond related to The Royal Family, from the Georgians onward.