“The Grand Entrance”
Debutantes and Courtship of the Nineteenth Century
Special EXHIBIT COMING JUNE 2024
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Mansion Tours
May - June 2024
Saturdays & Sundays 11am - 4pm on the hour.
Adults $12 each
Seniors & Student $10 each
Children (ages 4 & up) $5 each
Family (2 adults & 2 youth) $25
Visit the Welcome Centre to register.
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"The Grand Entrance" Debutantes & Courtship of the Nineteenth Century Exhibit Launch Event
Sunday, June 23rd 2024
2pm - 4pm
$35 per person
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Bouquet workshop & cream tea
Sunday, July 14th 2024
1pm - 4pm
$70 per person
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Insects of the Night
Friday July 19th & Friday August 16th, 2024
ADMISSION BY DONATION
Join us as we once again journey into the intricate and remarkable world of bugs that thrive at Ruthven Park after dark! It will be a night of exploration, discovery, and fun for all ages! Light refreshments will be offered.
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wellness retreat
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Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea
Sunday, August 18th 2024
Details Coming Soon!
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Celtic Festival
Saturday, September 14th 2024
Details Coming Soon!
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
“The Grand Entrance”
Debutantes and Courtship of the nineteenth century
Exhibit Launch Event
Sunday, June 23rd 2024
2pm - 4pm
$35
TICKETS OVER 50% SOLD!
Glamourous house parties, exquisite dresses, lively music and available suitors. Enter the world of what it meant for young ladies to celebrate coming out into society through this special event and exhibit launch at Ruthven Park! The event will begin with a special presentation by our Site Administrator Brittany Van Dalen, discussing the history of debutante parties and courtship of the nineteenth century. Afterwards guests will take a self guided tour of the main level of the historic mansion and enjoy the new exhibit held in the double drawing room. The event will conclude in the historic Coach House for Cream Tea which includes scones, jam, cream and selection of tea options.
Tickets Available Now!
BOUQUET WORKSHOP & CREAM TEA
Sunday, July 14th 2024
1pm - 4pm
$70 per person
Enjoy summer splendors at Ruthven Park during this special Bouquet Workshop & Cream Tea event! Learn the art of bouquet making through this fun and immersive workshop presented by ‘Handful of Joy’ florist Rachel Hogeveen. Guests are instructed on how to assemble a bouquet through supplied flowers and take their creation home! Afterwards, guests will be taken on a garden tour followed by a self-guided tour of the main level of the mansion. The event will conclude with a cream tea experience (vanilla scones served with strawberry jam, cream and selection of tea options).
*Flowers in photo are not an exact representation of what will be providedTickets Available Now!
BIRD BANDING
Learn more about our bird banding program, migrating seasons and ways to get involved!
In order to avoid disappointment please contact the banding station in advance to ensure that there are no other special events or education program bookings running on the day you plan to attend! Dates in the calendar are also subject to change due to inclement weather.
Contact banding@ruthvenpark.ca
NOTICE
Use trails at own risk during inclement weather.
Trails are subject to intermittent closures.
All trails are open at this time
Land Acknowledgement
Ruthven Park National Historic Site Inc. gratefully acknowledges that Ruthven Park is established on land that has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples for millennia. As Canadians, we are thankful for the opportunity to live, work, and play here and we thank all those who have served and continue to serve as stewards of this special place. Recognizing the important contributions of Indigenous peoples is consistent with our commitment to making the promise of Truth and Reconciliation real in our communities.
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243 Haldimand Hwy 54
Cayuga, Ontario, N0A 1E0
Hours
Grounds & Trails
Monday & Tuesday 10am-4pm
Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 6pm
Please note: Use trails at own risk during inclement weather or days of extreme winter conditions.
Phone
(905) 772-0560
info@ruthvenpark.ca
Mansion Tours
May & June
Saturdays & Sundays 11am - 4pm on the hour
Please note that regular tours are not offered during special events. Some weekends may be cancelled due to exhibition preparations.