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Programming at Castle Kilbride

How can you educate your students about history? The answer is simple - you take them there! At Castle Kilbride, we would be pleased to take your students back to the grandeur and opulence of the Victorian era or learn about the traditions of the Livingston family or perhaps turn your students into “Knights” at the Castle. We pride ourselves by offering interactive and informative programs. Castle Kilbride offers a full array of curriculum-based programming to meet all of your needs. All programs include a tour of the 1877 grand Victorian home as well as a hands-on activity and/or craft. For more information, please contact the museum.

From Story to Stage

Girl in dance outfit standing on top of book with red curtain behind her

Grades 4, 5, and 6

Co-Curated with the Stratford Festival Archives, Castle Kilbride is pleased to host “Fabled” an exhibit that pairs the childhood books of Laura Louise Livingston with costumes from Stratford Festival productions.

In this program, learn all about the different careers that help bring Stratford Festival productions to life. From actors/actresses to stage designers to costume designers, each role has a crucial and significant part! Content: Tour of Castle, Fabled Exhibit and design your very own costume activity! *Take-home activity available.

Duration: 1.5 hours

The Fairy Tale Toymaker

Grades JK, SK and 1

The Fairy Tale Toymaker - Grade JK, SK, and 1

Laura Louise, the little girl who grew up at Castle Kilbride, loved toys. She is said to have had one of the largest collections in all of Canada. But where did her love for toys come from? The Fairy Tale Toymaker of course! The Fairy Tale Toymaker is said to have made toys for many people across the land. From Little Red Riding Hood, to King Arthur to even Peter Pan! Content: Tour of Castle, Fabled Exhibit, play with toys of the past and make a small toy craft.

Duration: 1 hour

Warming by the Fire: Customs at Castle Kilbride

Grade 2

*Offered last week of November and all of December.

Join us this festive season as we share the customs and traditions from around the world as celebrated by the Livingston family long ago. Students will discover the traditions of Scottish Hogmanay, German Weihnachten and Victorian customs as they tour the beautifully decorated home. Content: Tour of decorated Castle, hands-on activity and create a traditional Victorian seasonal craft to take home.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Knights of Kilbride

Grade 4

Set in the Middle Ages, Camelot was home to King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Today, Castle Kilbride is in search of its very own group of Knights. Do you think you’re up for the challenge?

This program is designed to compare the difference between a Medieval Castle and our 19th Century grand Victorian home. The similarities are incredible! Your “Knights” will then learn how to spot a friend or foe just by looking at his heraldry. Content: Tour of Castle, Fabled Exhibit including costumes from plays such as Camelot (co-curated by Stratford Festival Archives) and create a personal Heraldry shield to take home.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Artifacts

Grades 5, 6 or 7

We are pleased to offer this unique hands-on program called Artifacts. Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at a museum? Students will participate in an extensive guided tour through Castle Kilbride, experience what it is like to handle and catalogue artifacts as well they will have the opportunity to investigate photographs from the collection and gather important information.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Castle Quest- General Tour

If you have a large group (30 to 50 students) or have a limited amount of time, this is the tour for your class!

The program features a guided tour of the home plus a take home activity.

The time can be adjusted to meet your needs.

Homeschool

List of 2025 dates to be announced

Secondary School

We would be happy to customize a tour to meet the specific needs of your class.

Post-Secondary School

We would be happy to customize a tour to meet the specific needs of your class.

We have a popular History of Furniture tour which is great for design students.

Booking information

Be sure to book your visit as soon as possible to avoid disappointment by contacting Castle Kilbride

Programs are offered Tuesday through Friday.

Morning or Afternoon Sessions are available.

Cost: $5 per student

Cost

$5.00 per student (taxes included) Teachers and up to 5 chaperones are complimentary. We require one adult for every six students. Payment is required in full the day of your visit. We accept cash, debit, cheque, Visa and MasterCard. Invoices can also be created if that is what the school administration prefers. Cheques are to be made payable to “Township of Wilmot-Castle Kilbride”.

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