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Reminisce Kits
Surrey Museum
Museum staff encourage lively
discussions and trigger fond memories
as we visit your seniors’ facility or
group with our Reminisce Kits. Artifacts,
newspaper clippings, photographs and
music from the early 20th century will
bring back recollections of the good old
days. For information about themes or to
book a session, call 604-592-6956.
1 session $68
55yrs+
Thursdays and Fridays
Tea for You!
Must pre-book teas at 604-592-6956.
Tea and Tour
Surrey Museum
Museum guides share inside stories
about Surrey’s past with a tour through
the galleries. The conversation continues
afterwards with tea and treats.
$7.50/person, attendants are free 16yrs+
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons
Scottish Afternoon Tea
Historic Stewart Farm
Enjoy delectable farm-baked scones and
Scottish shortbread served with a pot
of your favourite tea and a little Stewart
family history. Then explore the charming
1890s farmhouse and grounds with a
costumed guide.
$11.25/person
16yrs+
Select Saturdays
1:00pm-2:30pm
July & August
Programs
Friday Drop-ins:
Kick’n It Old Skool
Surrey Museum
We’ll turn the Museum into a time
machine so families can travel back to
the good ole days. Drop in to play games,
create toys, and make food like kids did
100 years ago.
Fridays, July & August
10:30am-12:30pm
All ages, by donation
Pioneer Fair
Historic Stewart Farm
Experience an old-time country fair as
you kick up your heels to live music
and test your skills at Victorian carnival
games. See ‘The Re-enactors’ recreate
Surrey’s true stories, and sample
lemonade, popcorn and hand-churned
ice cream. Cap off your day with a tour
of the 1894 farmhouse led by a costumed
guide.
Saturday, July 2
11:00am-3:00pm
All ages, Free
Sunday Social
Historic Stewart Farm
Drop by with a friend to knit, crochet,
sketch or simply chat and relax on the
verandah. You BYOP (bring your own
project), and we’ll supply the scenery,
tea, lemonade, and board games.
Sundays, July & August
12noon-3:30pm
Drop in, by donation
Heritage
www.surrey.ca/heritageRURAL LIFE RETOLD ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING 604-592-6956 13723 Crescent Road Located in Elgin Heritage Park Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm Saturday, 12noon-4pm Sunday, 12noon-4pm [May - December] Closed Mondays and most Statutory Holidays Entrance by donation Groups of 10 or more people must book in advance Spend a summer day at the Farm! We’ve got the best picnic spots and walking trails in the city. Rainy day? Fear not! Come in to the charming 1894 farmhouse to explore our pioneer past. 604-592-6956 17710 56A Avenue Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 12noon-5pm Closed Mondays and most Statutory Holidays Admission sponsored by Friends of the Surrey Museum&Archives Society Groups of 10 or more people must book in advance Think museums are only full of dusty old things? Think again! Families get hands-on in the Kids Gallery, take in kid-friendly events, and drop in for crafts and activities.
Book a
Heritage-Style Birthday Party!
We offer birthday parties in one-of-a-kind locations led by instructors
who know how to party and know a thing or two about history. You
bring the guests, presents and food, and we’ll provide the rest. Must
pre-book at 604-592-6956.
$14.50/child (birthday child is free)
Surrey Museum
Walk like an Egyptian, shiver your timbers
like a pirate, ride like a cowboy or be
queen for a day! Choose a theme, invite
friends, and have a memorable day.
Saturdays & Sundays
2:00pm–4:00pm
Historic Stewart Farm
Party like its 1899! We’ll lead partiers in
old-time games and a vintage craft to
take home. You supply the cake, and let
the kids churn the ice-cream.
Saturdays & Sundays
1:00pm-3:00pm
Historic Stewart Farm Surrey Museum