Van Egmond House

 

The Van Egmond House Museum in Seaforth serves its community in many different ways. It is an excellent example of a 19th century heritage building that is well preserved in a rural community, by members of a rural community - the Van Egmond Foundation. It also remains a well tended museum at a time when so many of our other museums have closed. It was built in 1846 by Constant Van Egmond, eldest son of Col. Anthony Van Egmond, a leader of rebel military forces in the Rebellion of 1837. While it is true that the Van Egmond House no longer has opening hours, tours of the museum are still available to the public - interested parties can just have to make arrangements in advance. The story of the Van Egmond family is also a fascinating Canadian saga of wealth, power, corruption, commerce, and failure. If you find yourself in Seaforth and want to hear a historical cautionary tale, book a tour of the Van Egmond House, and learn how nothing gold can stay.

The Van Egmond House also puts on engaging community events at the historic property. This summer, they will be holding two outdoor musical events, and a not-to-be-missed country breakfast.

On July 8, Goderich’s Laketown Band will be bringing their community band to the Van Egmond House for an outdoor show. The Laketown Band has been a part of Goderich since the 1960s, are always willing to take on new members, have marched in countless parades, and always put on an energizing show!

The Van Egmond Foundation is putting on their popular Country Breakfast on July 22,  one of the many great community meals that people keep coming back to the Van Egmond House. Country breakfasts are just a little bit heartier than the standard urban breakfast. Beans will likely make an appearance as well as pancakes.

August 11 will see the committee bringing the Sax Party back to the Van Egmond House!  Always a rollicking good time, the Van Egmond Family Sax Party is exactly what it sounds like - a party with saxophones! How many saxophones? You’ll need to come out to find out!

And don’t miss the perennially popular Ciderfest on Sept 29. The fall celebration happens every year featuring craft demonstrations, a flea market, tours of Van Egmond House Museum, and a delectable array of apple fritters, and, of course, cider! www.facebook.com/vanegmondhouse

80 Kippen Road, Egmondville