The Orwell Corner Pioneer Settlement opened to the public in July of 1973. It is currently owned by the province of Prince Edward Island and administered by the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation. The historic village is located just off the Trans-Canada Highway, midway between Charlottetown and Wood Islands. The pioneer exhibit is comprised of a shingle mill, a blacksmith shop, a school, a church, and a farm, as well as a store and a community hall. For those interested, many special event days are held throughout the year and provide some unique entertainment set in a time gone by.