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The Sheffield Museum of Rural Life preserves, studies, and teaches broad elements of rural heritage, with a specific focus on the history of the village of Sheffield, Ontario, and a wider focus on the medieval European background of North American rural culture.
2017-2018
2016-2017
Honorable Mention
2014-2015
2013-2014
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009
Visit with an in-character peasant in his home in medieval England. The peasant will show the students artifacts, answer their questions, and teach...
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Bring one of history's most interesting monarchs into your classroom to discuss medieval kingship with you and your students. King Alfred fought...
Interview a veteran of the First Crusade in his home in medieval England, and learn first-hand what it was like to take part in one of history's...
Interview a man who lived during the English Renaissance and find out what life was like for most people of that time. The presenter will show the...
Interview a Loyalist veteran of the American Revolution and find out how this conflict was really a civil war. The Loyalist will also show...
Interview an Upper Canadian pioneer farmer who served in the militia during the War of 1812. The veteran will also show artifacts (including a...
Visit with one of America's most famous settlers, Charles Ingalls (1836-1902), the inspiration for "Pa" in the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, and...
Visit one of America's most famous settlers, Charles Ingalls, the inspiration for "Pa" in the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, and experience pioneer...
Visit with one of America's most famous settlers, Charles Ingalls (1836-1902), the inspiration for "Pa" in the popular books written by Laura...
Visit a medieval peasant in his home and experience medieval musical instruments, singing, and dancing first-hand.
Although his name became synonymous with traitor, Benedict Arnold believed himself to be a true Patriot to the end. Find out first-hand about his...
Arts/Cultural/Museum
Marty Pullin shefmuseum@gto.net 1139 Settlers Road Sheffield Ontario L0R 1Z0 519-620-3162 Canada
http://www.sheffieldmuseum.ca
The programs of The Sheffield Museum of Rural Life (Canada) cover:
Social Studies/HistoryPerforming ArtsWriting