Dust off your fancy hats, dress up in your elegant clothes, and place yourself back in time! The AHS is hosting a Victorian Garden Party on Sunday, July 14th from 12pm to 3pm at Hillary House National Historic Site. Child discount ticket available (for guests aged 12 and under). Set against the perfect backdrop, come […]
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Aurora Through the Archives is part of the 2024 CONTACT Photography Festival and features thematically curated archival photography on display at the Aurora Armoury (outdoors), Hillary House National Historic Site, and Royal Rose Gallery & Gifts. Prepared by the Aurora Museum & Archives, Aurora Through the Archives is an engaging multi-site exhibition taking place in Aurora. Visit Hillary House […]
Have you seen our “Around the House” video series? If you are curious about Hillary House National Historic Site, but are not able to visit us in-person, check out some behind-the-scenes clips of our heritage property. Get a brief history of how and why Hillary House got its name, learn about some highlighted artifacts, or […]
If you enjoy authors like Jane Austen, or stories like Bridgerton, then sign up for the next AHS Heritage Craft Workshop on Saturday, July 6th from 1PM to 3PM. Author and Historian, Serena Ypelaar, will be our guest instructor for “Intro to Historical Fiction Writing” at Hillary House National Historic Site! Learn about the style of […]
Glanmore National Historic Site
Belleville, Ontario
Restored Victorian Mansion and Community Museum;
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Clifton Museum Park
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Clifton Museum Park includes two museums, a disc golf course, and 34 acre recreation area.
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Dickinson House
Ottawa, Ontario
Dickinson House, the home of the Village of Manotick’s founder and mill owners.
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Watson’s Mill
Ottawa, Ontario
Watson’s Mill is a working 1860s, water-powered flour mill located along the Rideau River!
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Petrolia Discovery
Petrolia, Ontario
1860’s Oil Field History in Action
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A flag raising will take place at 11:00 a.m. to commemorate the participants of the 1813 engagement. War of 1812 Reenactors, artifacts, and heritage crafts. The Engagement at the Forty took place June 8, 1813, as part of the defence of Upper Canada during the War of 1812. The Forty – now Grimsby – was […]