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Rent an in-classroom activity kit
Toys & Games
Travel back in time with your class to the days before technology and unleash hours of fun with a box filled with 20+ toys and games replicas inspired by the 1850’s.
All About School
Rules. Discipline. More Rules. Transform your classroom into a one-room schoolhouse with 30 slates and pencils. Let your minds discover the advances in teaching and learning over the centuries.
Pioneer Clothing
Immerse your classroom down to the last thread. This box includes 13 boys vests and 16 girls skirts and aprons, all in various sizes. Supplement this box by suggesting to your class to wear dress pants and blouses!
Quill Pen Writing
Time to ditch the pencils and pick up a feather! Test out your spelling and storytelling with 30+ quill pens and ink!
All About Wool
You cannot be the best dressed without the wool to make your clothes come to life. Learn how to make your own thread by using one of 17 drop spindles and use one of 10 lucets to begin to knit your creation into life.
Book Your Backus Box Here
$12 for a one-week rental per Backus Box.
Each rental is subject to a $20 flat fee to cover replacement of supplies that get used up overtime.
Booking an education group
Plan Your Visit
Museum tours can be booked at any time, however, to ensure your class priority, we recommend that you book several weeks prior to the date of your intended visit.
Confirm Your Visit
Your visit is not confirmed until you have received a confirmation email. If you have not received an email within one week of booking, please email info@backuspagehouse.ca or call 519-762-3072.
Pay for Your Visit
Please pay online down below or bring a cheque or major credit card for the full amount agreed upon on the day of your visit. Cheques should be made payable to Tyrconnell Heritage Society. Invoices can be provided.
Plan for Arrival
The Backus-Page House Museum is open from 10:00am - 4:30pm. Alternate times can be arranged based on your needs. Activity times are based upon your arrival and departure times.
Pricing
Full Day(6 activities)
$11 per student
$220 minimum charge
Free for supervisors
Half Day(3 activities)
$5.50 per student
$110 minimum charge
Free for supervisors
Half Day(with 1 make and take)
$6.50 per student
$130 minimum charge
Free for supervisors
Free Parking
Book Your Visit Here
Bookings will be accepted until 4:00pm of the week prior to your date of visit.
Book by Phone
519-762-3072Mail in Booking Form
Download booking form (below) and email completed form to info@backuspagehouse.ca info@backuspagehouse.ca
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