Organization Summary
Lang Pioneer Village Museum is a living history museum on a 25-acre site that features over thirty historic and replica buildings restored and furnished to represent the area between 1820 and 1910. Each year, thousands of visitors from around the world take a trip back in time with us!
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Lang Pioneer Village Museum’s Mission / Vision
Mission
To preserve, promote, and authentically recreate the history of Peterborough County.
Vision
To provide each and every visitor to Lang Pioneer Village Museum with a living history experience of exceptional quality.
About Us
Peterborough County’s history is brought to life at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! Established in 1967 by the County of Peterborough to commemorate the centennial of Canada’s Confederation, Lang Pioneer Village Museum seeks to preserve the area’s history. Many of the historic buildings have been moved to the Museum from townships in the County, representing a century of time, starting with the Michi Saagiig encampment Aabnaabin (1820s) and ending with the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building, representing a 1910-style barn.
Our site has over a hundred volunteers who work with staff to bring the Village to life. Volunteers work everywhere on site, both behind-the-scenes and visitor-facing. Lang’s volunteers’ range in age from 11 to 93, and they have various skills and backgrounds that come together to grow the community and enhance the visitor experience.