Lang Pioneer Village Museum

Established in 1967 by the County of Peterborough, Lang Pioneer Village Museum is a living history museum located in the hamlet of Lang in Peterborough County, Ontario. Lang Pioneer Village is situated on the shores of the historic Indian River. Lang Pioneer Village is an “outdoor museum” featuring more than 25 restored and furnished buildings, many of which were donated from the surrounding townships. The buildings, constructed between 1820 and 1899, are interpreted by costumed villagers portraying authentic 19th-century pioneer life. Lang Pioneer Village Museum is owned and operated by the County of Peterborough.

David Fife Cabin- This 1820s log cabin is typical of the settler’s first one-room log home. Built by David Fife, a Scottish immigrant, the cabin is currently located in the village only a few miles from its original site. David Fife was the pioneer of Red Fife Wheat production in Canada. Red Fife Wheat was grown locally and ground into flour at the Lang Grist Mill.

Ayotte Homestead- Built prior to 1841, the Ayotte Homestead was moved from its original site on Clear Lake in Smith Township. During the summer months, the wood stove was moved to the summer kitchen so that it did not heat up the house. During the winter months, the stove would be moved back into the primary house and the summer kitchen would be used for cold storage.

Fitzpatrick House- Built in the 1840s, the Fitzpatrick House represents a settler’s second home. It is a storey-and-a-half log home featuring a six-foot-wide stone fireplace which served the dual purposes of heating and cooking. The main living area included the parent’s bedroom and a sitting room upstairs and two bedrooms and a large utility area that also served as a sleeping area.

Milburn House- The Milburn House represents the more luxurious lifestyle of some settlers. Built in the 1850s, the Milburn House has been restored to reflect life in 1877 and features many of the comforts and luxuries of the 1870s.

Hastie Carpenter Shop- The Hastie Carpenter Shop is a careful reconstruction of an original, local 1880s carpenter shop. Throughout the summer, carpenters demonstrate wood-working techniques used by the settlers to create hand-made objects.

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