Museum & Archives Events

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On July 4th at 2pm, join artist and instructor Danielle Folkerts as she demonstrates lino-block printmaking.

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On July 6th at 2pm, join children's book author and illustrator Peggy Collins as she demonstrates multi-media illustration. Peggy will be highlighting some of the tools and techniques used for her various books.

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On July 11th at 2pm, join Beth Fisher as she demonstrates the art of wool dying.

Grab your chair, there's a kitchen party at the Macphersons'! On July 12th at 7pm, Ian Bell hosts an Old Ontario Kitchen Party outside in the front gardens of the Allan Macpherson House in Napanee.

On July 13th at 2pm, join the 'not so famous' Dufflebag Theatre as they perform the classic tale of 'Rumplestiltskin' in the gardens of Macpherson House.

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On July 18th at 2pm, Sue Wade from Sageleaf Whimsy will demonstrate the unique “Tiffany Copper Foil” Technique. Sue will explain why Louis Tiffany  (Tiffany & Co.) needed to dream up a unique method of building glass.

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On July 20th at 2pm, Brad Smith from Herb Haven will provide an introduction to herbs and how to use them with the SMAC method (Spiritual, Medicinal, Aromatic, Culinary).

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On July 25th at 2pm, learn about two interesting techniques.

Great musical performances in a beautiful garden setting - a perfect combination. On Wednesday, July 26th at 7pm, you're invited to attend 'Music in the Garden' at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee. 

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On July 27th at 2pm, learn about two interesting techniques.

On August 1st at 2pm, join Applefun Puppetry for 45-minutes of puppet show fun at the Allan Macpherson House in Napanee.

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On August 3rd at 2pm, witness a hands-on demonstration by Wendy Cain about the joys of paper making. Visitors will have an opportunity to create their own piece of paper to take away with them.

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On August 8th at 2pm, meet expert Basket Maker, Naneen Tyner and watch her demonstrate her lovely art of basket making.  It’s a great opportunity to see what basket making is all about.

Grab your chair, there's a kitchen party at the Macphersons'! On August 9th at 7pm, the Kingston Ceili Band will provide some toe tapping fun in the gardens of Macpherson House! Join us for a set packed with Ceili Band classics. 

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On August 10th at 2pm, you can build your own simplified replica of the Macpherson House, with Low Poly Crafts, in a fun, engaging and relaxing craft.

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On August 15th at 2pm, families can explore the fascinating world of wild mushrooms, fungi and slime molds with Jan Thornhill.

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On August 17th at 2pm, It's an Edible Container Garden Party with Shannon Baker from Bakers Gardening.

Admission is free! Demo Days take place every Tuesday and Thursday at the Macpherson House in July and August. For more information call 613-354-3027.

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On August 22nd at 2pm, witness a circle of tatters in action. The Cataraqui Guild of Needle Arts are bringing a variety of lace projects they are working on.

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On August 24th at 2pm, watch a beautiful little fairy garden come to life inside a tea cup. The only limit is your imagination. Sculpted Needle Felting allows for a dreamy fairy setting. Kits will be available for $35 if you would like to create your own.

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On August 29th at 2pm, learn the "old fashioned" way of building a traditional stained glass panel using channels of lead to hold the glass in place.

Great musical performances in a beautiful garden setting - a perfect combination. On Wednesday, August 30th at 7pm, you're invited to attend 'Music in the Garden' at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee. 

Heritage arts with a twist! It's a Demo Day at the Allan Macpherson House & Park in Napanee! On August 31st at 2pm, Beth Fisher from Stone Spindle Farm will be felting up a storm.  Come get your hands VERY wet as you learn this amazing heritage art. She will demonstrate the craft of combining wool, soap and water to shape and make all kinds of creations.