104 Lang Road, |
Ontario Tourism Region : Kawartha and Northumberland







Driving Directions:
- From Peterborough: 10 km south on Hwy 7 then 6 km east on County Road 34. Turn left on Lang Road. From Keene: West on County Road 34 to Lang Road.
Business Hours:
- Open Father's Day to Labour Day and seasonally for special events (please visit website for details)
Description From Owner:
- Lang Pioneer Village Museum was established by the County of Peterborough in 1967 to celebrate and preserve the history of the area.
- Nestled along the banks of the historic Indian River, Lang Pioneer Village Museum features over 30 restored and furnished buildings.
- Discover the history and culture of the Micchi Saagiig (Mississaguas) at Aabnaabin Camp.
- Throughout the village, costumed interpreters will introduce you to the people, trades and events that have helped shape local history.
- A photographer's paradise, the Village is complete with lanes and pathways, farm animals, rail and stump fences, vegetable and herb gardens, as well as other authentic details of a 19th century hamlet.
- See one of only a handful of working Jacquard looms in North America. This rare exhibit offers you the exceptional opportunity to see the workings of the loom closely from above on a mezzanine.
- The Village is the site of David Fife's 1820's log cabin. Fife was accredited with the discovery of Red Fife wheat in 1842.
- Originally built in 1846, the three-storey Lang Grist Mill still grinds whole wheat flour throughout the summer season. The limestone for the walls of this impressive structure came from the Indian River.
- Special events are offered throughout the summer and fall. Please visit langpioneervillage.ca for event dates and details.
Address of this page: http://www.ruralroutes.com/langpioneervillage