Explore the fascinating events, people and artifacts from this regiment’s history. 1st Hussars cadets will be dressed in uniform from various periods of our history, and they will tell you about the life of the individual that they are portraying. Interact with the cavalry troop and members of the regiment, and learn about serving in the militia.

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Visitors are invited to travel through time and see this beautiful building as it was in the business district (1860-1970) as a mercantile establishment, through its vacancy and deterioration in the 1990s, and to its eventual restoration and re-use as a retail and office space (now Hassan Law). Tours will include photos, videos and artifacts discovered during the restoration process.

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An informative guided tour will walk you through behind the scenes of this family-owned and -operated brewery, explaining how beer is made as well as the history of the brewery. While on this tour, you can also enjoy one of their craft ales and fully understand the flavours that you are tasting and how they came to be.

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Join the entertaining walking tour guided by Fan Fan, a newspaper columnist from London’s past, and discover the Untold Stories of Victoria Park. Fan Fan will guide visitors as they hear the untold stories of five historical people, performed by costumed actors. The one-hour tour starts at Innovation Works and ends at Victoria Park.

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B-13 Bakers Dozen is London's newest small-business incubator and home to many local artists and small-business owners. It was the first commercial building East of Adelaide. Learn more about the story of B13 and Lilley's Corners, the original name for this historical building. Attend workshops by artists throughout the day, and enjoy live music and refreshments!

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Banting House National Historic Site of Canada commemorates the most important medical discovery of the 20th century. Through self-guided tours with commentary from experienced guides, visitors are introduced to the life and career of a national hero and the legacy of insulin. Visitors can view the exhibit celebrating the Flame of Hope and the 30th anniversary of the Royal Visit.

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Located in the stunning Selby Building (complete with its gorgeous atrium), Blackburn radio will give you a behind-the-scenes look at local media in action. Join the guided tour that takes you through the newsroom and Classic Rock 98.1 street level studio. Learn more about the Blackburn family and Blackburn Media – past, present and future!

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Tour one of London's oldest pioneer cemeteries. Visitors can enjoy a pleasant stroll and ask the Friends of Brick Street Cemetery questions. There will be a scavenger hunt for children and the Westminster Historical Society will exhibit information on early settlers south of the Thames River. Theatrical presentations will reveal little-known stories of the pioneers’ lives.

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Take in some untold stories of both London Life and Canada Life in their lobby exhibit. See a life-sized replica of one of the largest meteorites ever recovered in Southwestern Ontario (Dresden meteorite). In the auditorium, discover astronomical models created by London's W.G. Colgrove and learn how John Harris helped to map the Great Lakes using a telescope.

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The CNIB Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides programming and support for people with sight loss. This Community Hub is a place to meet, and to learn and connect to the world through literacy and technology. Visitors can try the latest accessible technology, learn about guide-dog etiquette, play tactile and accessible games, and print their names in braille.

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Learn how journalists gather, disseminate and communicate the news before sitting at the anchor desk yourself. Share your own untold story of the Forest City and work together to create a continuous thread inspired by photographs of life in London. Don’t forget to record a line or two before you go ... you just might hear yourself on the radio!

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Come and experience firsthand an Ontario heritage building as a living, breathing piece of history. Visitors will delight in a tour of this artists' studio and gallery, as well as participate in a fun and creative workshop. You can relate your untold stories as you create cards that reflect your lives, experiences and varied backgrounds.

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Enjoy a guided tour of Western University's Don Wright Faculty of Music – including performance, rehearsal and research spaces – and watch the New Horizons Adult Band rehearse. Now that London has hosted the 2019 JUNO Awards, you will appreciate and learn more about Western's long musical history in education, research, performance and composition.

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During Doors Open, costumed interpreters will tell the untold stories of the servants who worked at Eldon House. Outdoor activities will include artifacts and exhibits, with examples of primary resources of these stories. At the Interpretive centre, view screenings of LondonFuse’s Histories of London and learn about Labatt Park, Parks and Festivals, Musical Worship, Bars and Taverns, and Haunted London.

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View the clubhouse and manicured greens of the "hidden gem of Wortley Village." Members will wear the historical "whites" associated with lawn bowling over the past century. Enjoy a tactile exhibit on the club's history and listen to a club member's overview of the game. Then try the sport of lawn bowling yourself! Please wear flat-soled shoes on the greens.

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Western University has a long history of training storytellers. Come for a tour of their new broadcast studio, sit in the newscast anchor chair and try your hand at reading a teleprompter. See where local television interviews are conducted on behalf of TVOntario and news media outlets across Canada, or participate in a mock radio interview.

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Fanshawe Pioneer Village is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2019! Come and discover the history of the village. Try to complete the Anniversary Challenge and help them recreate photos from their past. Design your own pioneer village, recreate the village at different points in time using their mini-buildings, and collaborate to build a giant Lincoln Log House.

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Visitors here can watch cyclists ride on a 138-meter (453-foot) indoor wooden track with 51-degree banks in the original London Gardens/London Ice House, which was home to the London Knights hockey team. Information will be available about the VeloKids youth cycling program and the adult Try the Track package. The velodrome is used mainly by recreational cyclists of all abilities.

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During Doors Open London, come to London's oldest craft brewery and learn about the brewing process while touring the brewery and meeting the owners. Sample beverages will be available for purchase. There will also be board games to keep you entertained while you are sampling. Visit the retail shop for a selection of beers to enjoy at home.

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Step back in time to the late 1800s at Grosvenor Lodge. Located near Petersville, it was named after Grosvenor Street, which extended west of the river. Learn more about the house and grounds as you tour the lodge with the maids and other staff. Enjoy a game of croquet on the lawn or simply stroll through the Victorian kitchen garden.

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The Hamilton Road Tree Trunk Bus Tour enhances London’s reputation as the Forest City. Instead of being confined to an art gallery, these sculptures are on public streets. The tour will visit all 28 of the sculptures. There will be stops along the way with photo ops and hands-on contact. Participants will also receive coupons and items from local businesses.

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During Doors Open, visitors will have an opportunity to look safely at the sun through a solar telescope and view sunspots and prominences on its surface. Tours include the three history rooms that re-create the early days of the observatory with authentic artifacts. The observatory will also be open on the Saturday evening of Doors Open for public stargazing.

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Each section of this building offers a different glimpse into the possibilities offered at Hutton House. Watch a video that shares experiences of peoples with disabilities who live in our community. Play with clay and watch professional potters give demonstrations in the Pottery Studio. And watch a live performance of an original theatre production written/performed by people with disabilities.

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The Garvey Building, now known as Innovation Works, was built in 1910 as a storage warehouse. It has housed everything from cereal to finance to fitness. Today, this building supports over 200 organizations invested in positive community impact. Hear stories inspired by this space and contribute to a collaborative art piece that will share YOUR story in the Forest City.

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The London Brewing Cooperative is a craft beer brewery in the heart of London’s Old East Village. Experience the exciting energy of their taproom where they will have 10 to 12 local craft beers on tap, in addition to cider, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Take a guided tour to learn about the brewing process and what makes this brewery different.

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At Canada’s first Children’s Museum, engage in a museum-wide scavenger hunt to learn more about the building, view artifacts from the past, and hear stories of the constellations in the Star Lab. On Sunday only, join Ukwehuwe Connection and learn about some of the First Nation stories through a drumming circle, singing, dancing and oral storytelling.

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The London Clay Art Centre is located in a century-old heritage building. Since 1850, locally dug clay has been used to make canning jars, bricks and field tiles. Visitors to the centre will learn about the history of bricks and pottery. There will also be demonstrations, clay activities for children, and guided tours of the 1896 brick building.

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The No. 4 Fire Station was built in the early 1900s. Join a retired fire officer on a guided tour of the facility. Take a tour of Engine No. 4 from the in-service crew. Learn fire-safety information from Public Fire and Life Safety Educators and Fire Prevention Inspectors. Children who attend will receive fire safety colouring books and stickers.

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Club members will be available to describe and demonstrate the tools and techniques that go into designing and building a highly realistic, O-scale railroad. Their new digitally controlled Lake Erie and International Railway will depict the London region as it might have appeared in the 1970s – with train operations, animation, automation, interactivity and fun for all ages.

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Join us at the London Music Hall of Fame! The beautiful ormolu storefront remains intact, as does the entry mosaic and rosewood details and display cases. These cases are filled with artifacts from the many London musicians who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame over the years. Tour guides will offer insight into the many artifacts on display.

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The London Muslim Mosque (LMM) – Ontario’s oldest mosque – is also Canada’s oldest operational mosque. The LMM also offers educational programs, lectures and workshops. During Doors Open, they will be offering self-guided tours of the mosque and exhibits, henna design and application, calligraphy, a hijab-wrapping experience, food items, storytelling by pioneers of the London Muslim community, and a mini bazaar!

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Take a guided tour of the London Police Headquarters. See a heritage police vehicle, the firearms range and displays from early police interventions. Meridian will be sponsoring/hosting the Bear Program for the fifth year in a row – a program that enables community children to be a part of donating bears to charity by helping dress the bears in different clothing.

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An untold story of the Forest City in and of itself, the McIntosh Gallery is the oldest university art gallery in Ontario, and among the oldest of its kind in the Canada! Come and explore the gallery during Doors Open, learn about its rich history, and participate in a guided tour of the current exhibitions.

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Visit Museum London’s contemporary art exhibitions and learn more about the current trends and movements. Join a guided tour through the permanent collection of historical art and artifacts to discover untold stories of the Forest City hidden in plain sight. On Saturday, learn about First Nations culture and history through oral storytelling, music and dance.

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Tour this television station and learn how community programming is created. Tour the studio and see the different sets for some of the popular, local productions – including What’s Up London, London Today and this year’s new series Her Stories. Also check out the mobile truck, which is used in productions for the London Knights and London Nationals hockey teams.

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This museum tells the story of Canada’s first infantry regiment that was established with the regular army. The collection is vast and includes a large variety of artifacts. On the Saturday during Doors Open, military displays will be featured. On the Sunday, there will be demonstrations of the Vintage Signals Group. Both days will showcase the Captain O’Leary Collection.

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Tour guides and storytellers will share some of the “untold” stories about St. Paul’s Cathedral – a heritage building situated at the corner of Queens Avenue and Richmond Street for 175 years. The church has a strong military history, four magnificent Tiffany windows, memorials to the Victoria Day disaster, embroideries and other pieces of memorabilia that tell of London’s history.

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The Archives and Research Collections Centre preserves and provides access to Western University's archives, rare books and other special collections. Come behind the scenes of Western's Archives to see selected highlights from the university's collections. Items on display will include first editions and other rare items.

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Woodland Cemetery has been the final resting place of Londoners since 1879. Each one of their Victorian-era monuments tells a story about the city and its residents. Guided walking tours will feature the mausoleums and common graves. Learn about monument restoration and watch a theatrical piece about Annie Pixley, the popular 19th-century actor.

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