Help in the excavation of the 1870s era homestead of local blacksmith George Graham and his family!

The site features fieldstone foundations of their home and thousands of artifacts relating to domestic family life and the trade of the blacksmith.

Exciting Festival activities will celebrate the live of the Aboriginal people and European settlers who lived in Southern Ontario pre twentieth century.

Enjoy public Archaeology!

One hour slots will be available. Slots are limited to those who want to actively participate, but observers are welcome!

Dig in and experience Ontario History from the ground up!

Plus...

Have fun at workshops and talks throughout the day on topics such as stone-tool making, blacksmithing, and fire kit making. Check out the Events Schedule.

Take guided forest walks to discover the plants gathered for food & medicine, and explore the landscape of the once thriving mill complex.

Discover great craft, books and food vendors.