Educational Programmes
Clarington Museums and Archives offer a wide range of educational programming to promote and share our local history within our community.
Move your cursor over the programmes below to see the details for that programme.
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Victorian Traditions
This programme explores the age of the Victorians. Students will discover the customs and traditions of the Victorian Era. Tour ‘Waverley Place’, the home of a wealthy merchant and discuss the daily lives of his Victorian family. The group may choose between a proper Victorian Tea with scones or a Victorian paper craft.
Time: 2 hr.
A Soldier’s Story
Learn more about Canadian military involvement in World War Two. Special emphasis will be given to the Prisoner of War experience both overseas and here in Bowmanville. Tour the log cabin built by the German PoWs, as well as a model of Camp 30. Hear stories of daring escapes from heavily guarded camps, handle World War Two artefacts, and build your own boat. Students will leave with an increased appreciation for the men and women who fought bravely for our country.
Time: 1 hr. 30 min.
