Fanshawe Pioneer Village

Our Vision

Fanshawe Pioneer Village is an interactive museum that engages the community in the preservation and presentation of the past through living history experiences.

Our Mission

Fanshawe Pioneer Village will partner with the community to educate about the past, collect and preserve local history and accurately interpret one century of time from 1820 – 1920.

Our Values

Integrity: Fanshawe Pioneer Village ethically and accurately interprets community life in the past.

Public Benefit: Cultural resources are held in trust for the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of future generations.

Visitor Satisfaction: Fanshawe Pioneer Village strives to provide visitors with an experience of the past that is accurate, authentic, enjoyable and educational.

Working, Living, and Learning Environment: Fanshawe Pioneer Village provides a safe and secure site for visitors, staff and volunteers and ensures ethical treatment of animals and responsible stewardship of the land. Fanshawe Pioneer Village will create a learning environment to educate about the past.

Respect: We believe that all people should be treated equally and with respect and compassion. Fanshawe Pioneer Village aims to be accessible to all.

Community Involvement: Fanshawe Pioneer Village provides opportunities for volunteers to become involved in their history.

Stability/Accountability: Fanshawe Pioneer Village plans for the future to ensure stability of the organization, relevance to its community and balance between the functions of preservation and education.