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Billy Bishop Home & Museum has many events over the year that you can attend and take part in. See below for our upcoming events, exhibits and fundraisers.
New for 2019, we are introducing monthly Specialty Teas - Cost is $15pp or two for $25. (Some conditions apply) Each month will have a theme and you will be served lucious little cakes and cookies to complement that theme. We will have two sittings each day - 1:30pm and 3pm. We hope you enjoy these teas! All teas are open to everyone!
2019
February |
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February 8th: Billy Bishop's Birthday.
February 13th: Valentine's Day Tea. Amid Valentine's Day decor, we will be serving mini cheesecakes, heart shaped cookies, and chocolates! Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. Call 519-371-0031 or email info@billybishop.org to reserve your seat at our dining room table. $15pp. Please book in advance. |
March |
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April |
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April 5th: Fire & Ice Fundraising Gala. The annual Fire & Ice Fundraising Gala returns with more sizzle on Friday, April 5th at the Best Western Inn on the Bay. The event features exciting silent auction items and amazing draw prizes. The highlight of the evening is the Live Purse Auction…where one purse contains the “ice”. This highly anticipated ladies night celebrates the life of Owen Sound’s Canadian hero, Billy Bishop. Proceeds go towards upgrading exhibits, providing quality community and education programs, as well as continuing to present Veterans programs to honour those who served and continue to serve. This year we are thrilled to welcome as Title Sponsors, Home Decor & More by Rhonda Kirk, and Shelley McMillan and Christie Nuttall of Remax Grey Bruce. “Supporting this local treasure and bringing attention to the significant role Billy Bishop played in both the Great War and Second World War just seemed right. The opportunity for women to meet, network and fundraise makes this event such a good fit for us,” says Rhonda Kirk. The cocktail reception, featuring hors d’oeuvres and a complimentary glass of wine, is once again sponsored by Todd & Associates Private Wealth Management. The evening also features local businessmen and members of the Owen Sound Professional Firefighters Association helping with the serving duties. The dinner menu consists of salad, rolls, dilled carrots, baby roasted potatoes and succulent roast beef. There is also a vegetarian option which must be reserved when you purchase your ticket. We are grateful for the support of our sponsors, Home Decor & More by Rhonda Kirk, Shelley McMillan and Christie Nuttall of Remax Grey Bruce, and Todd & Associates Private Wealth Management. We are also thankful for our partners Mix 106.5, Country 93, Best Western Inn on the Bay, D.C. Taylor Jewellers and A&T Wedding and Custom Designs. Tickets are $80pp or $70pp for a table of eight. Contact Diane Sprung at dsprung@billybishop.org or 519-371-0031 to book your tickets. Follow this link to see our Title Sponsors' personal invitation to this event. Thank you ladies! https://photos.app.goo.gl/5WyupErpRd6anYm2A
April 7th:The Billy Bishop Home & Museum opens for weekend visitors. Make us your destination this spring.
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May |
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May 3rd: "Living Memory: Jeszcze Polska nie zginela (Poland is not yet lost)" Exhibit Opening. This exhibit will uncover the history behind the Polish soldiers' camp in Owen Sound. We will also feature some of those that came to Owen Sound, went back to Poland during the war, then returned to Owen Sound to make this their home. Featuring original art inspired by the Polish Soldier Tree discovered on the Bruce Trail just outside of Owen Sound, a living testament to the memory of the soldiers that were stationed here.
May 24th: "Conduct Unbecoming". A special exhibit curated by OSDSS students to examine the terrible atrocities of war committed during the Battle of Normandy. The exhibit will focus on three events for this 75th Anniversary exhibit. |
June |
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June 1st, Saturday: Doors Open Owen Sound. Free admission to the Museum.
June 15th: Billy Bishop Heritage Fest. We will be holding our signature Veterans ceremony at 11:00am followed by our public BBQ. The BBQ is free for Veterans, just $5 for all others. We will also be partnering with other hertitage places and organizations to host varied displays, crafts, games and perhaps a few surprises. Details will be updated as confirmed. $5 Adult admission to the Museum applies.
June 19th: Father's Day Tea. We all love our Dads, so take this opportunity to treat him to tea in Billy Bishop's boyhood home. June is strawberry month so we are serving scones, strawberries and whipped cream. There might just be another little treat for Dad as well! This tea is not exclusive, ladies can attend too!! Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. Call 519-371-0031 or email info@billybishop.org to reserve your seat at our dining room table. $15pp or two for $25. Children ages 10 and under are only $10 each for this special Father's Day Tea. Advance registration and payment required.
June 15th: Veterans BBQ. All Veterans eat FREE; $5 for all others.
June 15th: Exhibit Opening: We are looking to open a limited run exhibit on the movie theatres. Remember Owen Sound’s drive in theatre? Owen Sound has a wonderful history of theatres, the Centre, the Roxy, the Savoy, the Classic and the Capital theatres! Do you remember the excitement of that special night out at the movies? Was it your first evening show as a child, the first date with your future spouse, or maybe just the thrill of seeing the best movie ever? We are asking the public to help bring the story of our local theatres to life. Bring your stories and artifacts to the Billy Bishop Home and Museum to share your memories of these theatres, the movies you viewed and what they meant to you. For more information call Emily Jolliffe at 519-371-0031 or email her at ejolliffe@billybishop.org. |
July |
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Victorian Teas: July 3rd: Dessert Tea 2pm. $8 for members and children; $10 for non-members. July 17th: Luncheon Tea 12pm. $10 for members and children; $15 for non-members.
July 22 to 26: Museum Explorers Childrens Summer Camp. Our Summer Staff will get the opportunity to show their skills in creating adventures for children aged 6 to 12. Each day will have a different theme. $90 per child for the week or $20 per child per day. Please supply your child with: a nut-free lunch and small snacks for morning and afternoon, including their favourite beverage(s); appropriate clothing and protection for outside activities; and shoes or sandles. Children may be dropped off at the Museum beginning at 8:45am and must be picked up by 5:00pm. Application form must be completed and payment received at the Museum prior to July 17th to complete registration. Select link to open and print pdf of registration form. This camp typically fills up quickly, so register your children early. |
August |
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Ghost Walks every Sunday night at 9pm. $5pp. These walks are designed for those aged 12+ and those that can walk up to 4 kilometers comfortably. Victorian Teas: August 7th: Dessert Tea 2pm. $8 for members and children; $10 for non-members. August 21st: Luncheon Tea 12pm. $10 for members and children; $15 for non- members. |
September |
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September 14th: Exhibit opening: Epic Epidemic: 100 years after the Spanish Influenza Open: September 2019 – September 2020 This exhibit will examine the impact of the greatest plague of our time, the Spanish Influenza. We would like to ask the public for their stories or artifacts that relate to this time, 1919 and the epidemic that swept the world in the wake of the Great War. For more information contact Emily Jolliffe at ejolliffe@billybishop.org or call 519-371-0031. |
October |
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October 26th: the 102nd Anniversary of Tommy Holmes being awarded the Victoria Cross October 25th: 15th Annual Spooky Trivia Challenge: Take your Halloween costume for a test run! Prizes for best costumed team, best decorated table, first place team and more. Draw prizes and silent auction. If you attended last year, you know how much fun you can have with Trivia! Email me for a registration form at dsprung@billybishop.org. $160 for a team of up to 8 or $20 for an individual registration. Don't worry if you can't enter a team, we will put you together with other single trivia buffs. October 27th: 19th Annual Honouring Our Local Veterans: Owen Sound Royal Canadian Legion. Doors open at 1:30pm, ceremony begins at 2pm. Join us as we honour local Veteransfor their service. Admission is by donation. Only with your donations can we continue to present Veterans programs such as this. |
November |
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Open House: Sunday, November 24th from 1 to 4pm. Family friendly crafts and seasonal refreshments available. Admission to the Museum is free for this day.
Victorian Christmas Teas: Wednesday, November 27th. We will be serving English style plum pudding with sauce and Billy's Blend tea. Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. Call 519-371-0031 or email info@billybishop.org to reserve your seat at our dining room table. $15pp or two for $25. Please book far in advance as these Victorian Christmas teas sell out very quickly once the dates are announced. |
December |
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Victorian Christmas: November 19th to December 22nd during business hours.
Victorian Christmas Teas: Wednesday, December 4th and December 11th. We will be serving English style plum pudding with sauce and Billy's Blend tea. Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. Call 519-371-0031 or email info@billybishop.org to reserve your seat at our dining room table. $15pp or two for $25. Please book far in advance as these Victorian Christmas teas sell out very quickly once the dates are announced. |
March 20th: St. Patrick's Day Tea. We may not have a blarney stone to kiss, but we will serving the green!! Join us for cupcakes with green icing, shamrock cookies, and green tea!! Be sure to wear your green!! Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. Call 519-371-0031 or email 
April 17th: Easter Tea. Put on your Easter bonnet with all the frills upon it..... yes, Spring can't be far away! We will have spring themed cakes and flower cookies all decked out for Easter. And, who can resist Peeps... chicks and bunnies... oh, and chocolate! Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. Call 519-371-0031 or email 
May 8th: Mother's Day Tea: Celebrate MOM!! She is the cornerstone of the family and deserves to have her own day. We will celebrate our Moms and your Mom with cheesecake and whipped cream, flower cookies, and everyone that attends this tea will receive a carnation..... whether you are now a Mom, want to be a Mom, or a stand-in for a Mom. Put on your finest hat and come enjoy tea at the Museum. Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. Call 519-371-0031 or email 
Ghost Walks every Sunday night at 9pm. These walks are designed for those aged 12+ and those that can walk up to 4 kilometers comfortably. $5pp.
September 4th: Fall Harvest Tea. Ah... the kids have gone back to school, the days are warm, the nights are clear and the leaves have started to change, you can smell fall in the air. To celebrate the harvest, we are serving carrot cake with cream cheese icing and mini butter tarts. Don't worry, we will be decorated for fall, but we don't want it to come too soon! Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. Call 519-371-0031 or email 
October 9th: Thanksgiving/Halloween Tea: A time to reflect..... A special tea to celebrate what we are thankful for will include our favourite pumpkin pie with whipped cream, leaf cookies and our tea. You can always opt for warm apple cider as well. Don't forget Halloween is coming up too! The ghosts and goblins are starting to stir...... BOO! Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. Call 519-371-0031 or email 
Victorian Christmas: November 19th to December 22nd during business hours.Contact Us