Colony of Avalon

Step Back in Time.... Visit an archaeology dig in Ferryland. Explore a 17th-century street, garden and the everyday life in an early European colony.

[Colony of Avalon @ColonyofAvalon]

The Colony is closing today due to the poorly weather, but we'll be open again tomorrow. Thanks for your understanding.

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Come to the colony August 4th for a special day of activities!

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We’ll be closing for the Shamrock festival this weekend so please take note of our special hours and plan your visit accordingly. Wishing everyone a good weekend✨

[Wildland Tours @WildlandsOceans]

The Newfoundland Adventure continues today with @Wildland Tours @colonyofavalon. The 1600’s doesn’t seem so far back when we experience what they’ve discovered!!

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Make sure to check out Instagram and Facebook to see the kick off recipe to the annual Colonial Cook off. This week is a strange but tasty drink.

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As one of the many sites taking part in #historicplacesdays come take your cameras to the colony for the #hpdcontest2023 !

For more information check out the HPD website at https://t.co/OKKzxIK8Ke

[Jordan Wright @jordanwrightnl]

Weekend field trips! One half of the @ShadNetwork students enjoying @ColonyofAvalon yesterday. Archeology Lab time, 17th Century Kitchen, hike to Ferryland Lighthouse.... What a beautiful day of adventure and learning. Sunday field trip starts now! @MemorialFutureU 🥾🏞️

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Want a fun evening of fun and exploring all while hanging out in a 17th c. kitchen? Make sure to check out our website for our weekly D&D games here at the colony.

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Capelin are rolling down on the beach and it's time to fill up the buckets!

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Come check us out today on CBC NL: The Signal. We'll have interviews from a bunch of us here at the colony; talking about everything from upcoming programs, archaeology, the Southern Shore, to D&D and more. We'll be live from 12:05-1:00pm so make sure to listen in!

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First day of the dig season! Can't wait to see what our archaeologists find this year.

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Beginning our second week open and it's nice to see everyone on the team settling in! Big welcome to all our new staff and students, and here's to a good season. We can't wait to see who comes to visit.

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Apologies for any spam or inappropriate messages that have been sent from the Colony of Avalon Twitter account. We were hacked and have since rectified the proble..
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