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All Special Events Information
All events and programs are subject to change
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Feb 19 & 20
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Heritage Week Open House
Explore your community heritage.
Visit Ireland House at Oakridge Farm on the 19th!
On the 20th, visit us at Joseph Brant Museum!
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 Ireland House at
Oakridge Farm
Tuesday, February 19.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy tours of historic Ireland House, heritage baking demonstrations, historic re-enactors , crafts, activities and much more.
» Special lecture! – 1:00 P.M. «
Community Conservation: Preserving Historical Buildings
Presenter: Les Armstrong, Heritage Burlington Committee
Admission to museum is free!
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Joseph Brant
Museum
Wednesday, February 20.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a tour, crafts, historic re-enactments, hands-on activities and light refreshments. Explore the special exhibition presented by Joseph Brant Museum: “An Assembly Such As This: Victorian Highlights from the Collection” , learn about Burlington’s waterfront history and rediscover Captain Joseph Brant through the updated Joseph Brant Exhibit Hall
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…and there will be an ANTIQUE CLINIC!
Bring (up to) 3 hand-held items to have professionally appraised for only $10 or $5 per item!
Admission to museum is free!
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Feb
23
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Invite you to:
"A Toast to Joseph Brant!"
Scotch Tasting & Introduction
To Joseph Brant Museum…
New Directions
Saturday February 23, 2008 ~ 5:30 p.m.
Joseph Brant Museum
 Our guest Marc Laverdiere, Canadian Scotch Whisky Ambassador and member of the Companions of the Quaich, Canada's Premier Malt Whiskey Appreciation Society, will host a malt tasting while sharing the history and traditions associated with Scotland's national drink. Scottish dancers and pipers from MacLeod of Lewis Scottish Arts Centre will entertain us and share poems and songs. A variety of appetizers will be served through the evening. There will be a live auction, draw for prizes and, among other things, you can expect to gather for a special toast…
Tickets: $80.00 or 2 for $150.00.
All proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Burlington Museums Foundation and the Joseph Brant Museum Renovation and Expansion Project.
Thank you for your support.
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Mar 22
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Sp'egg'tacular
Easter Event
(MOVED TO IRELAND HOUSE MUSEUM)
Saturday, March 22. 11:00 a.m-3:00 p.m.
Ireland House at Oakridge Farm
 Help welcome spring again at this popular family event! A chance for kids to go on special candy treasure hunt and meet the Easter Bunny when he makes his enchanting visit. A delightful afternoon for people of all ages - enjoy live entertainment, great refreshments, crafts, activities and games!
Admission: $5.00 / child.
Adults are free.
 Printable
Vendor Registration Form
For more information contact
Special Events Programmer
at 905-332-9888 or
Click here to see contact our staff
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May 25
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EVENT:
A Taste of the Hearth!
Sunday, May 25th
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Ireland House at Oakridge Farm
Sample the unforgettable flavour of foods cooked on a Historic Hearth! From starters to mains and desserts, a variety of food will be cooked and sampled throughout this one of a kind gastronomic experience.
Meet theatrical characters that will make the history and lore of Ireland House come to life! Actors either in 1st person or posing as historical characters will interact with circulating guests and each other with the history of Ireland House, the various eras and Burlington as backdrop.
Tickets available in advance:
$30.00 or 2 for $50.00.
For immediate release-
CALL FOR ACTORS!
Are you looking to add interesting experience to your portfolio?
The Museums of Burlington is seeking actors to re-enact historical characters during a special event at the historic Ireland House at Oakridge Farm, a living history site!
DETAILS: Actors would be in period costume and supplied with the history of the house and the family that inhabited it over the years. Individuals who take this opportunity on can choose to represent original Ireland House family members or create fictional historic characters. Actors will be positioned throughout the house, and can choose to script scenarios in particular rooms or areas of the house or circulate and engage with our visitors throughout the duration of the event with stories, activities or otherwise improvised scenarios based on historic information fully supplied to them.
Ireland House: Built between 1835-1837, Ireland House was the home of Joseph Ireland, an English Immigrant and one of Burlington’s earliest settlers. In 1987, the City of Burlington purchased the property from the Estate of Marie Ireland Bush and Ireland House at Oakridge Farm became Burlington’s second museum. Through guided tours with costumed historical interpreters, educational programming, historical demonstrations and special events, Ireland House at Oakridge Farm interprets the lives of the Ireland family, the historic farmstead with its buildings, yards, gardens, and contents as they were acquired and used by the Ireland family from the 1830s until the 1900s.
Printable
Vendor Registration Form
For more information contact
Special Events Programmer
at 905-332-9888 or
Click here to see contact our staff
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Jul
01
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Strawberry Social ~ by the Lake
Canada Day-July 1
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Joseph Brant Museum
 Come celebrate Canada Day at Joseph Brant Museum and have some sensational strawberry fun at this colourful event! Take part in games, festive crafts, activities, museum tours and so much more. See special performances and live entertainment; explore the famous trifles & treasures market and have fresh strawberries and ice cream.
Admission is free!
Printable Vendor Registration Form
For more information contact
Special Events Programmer
at 905-332-9888 or
Click here to see contact our staff
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Aug
4
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Joseph Brant
Day
Civic Holiday Monday, August 4.
10 :00 a.m.-5::00 p.m.
LaSalle Park, Burlington
 Celebrate the city we live in and one of the area most famous original settlers—Joseph Brant Thayendanegea! Come for an incredible line-up of music and entertainment at one of Burlington’s best parks! Learn about interesting local organizations and explore one of a kind vendor and crafter booths. All day activities and delicious food at a sizzling summer BBQ. This year will be unlike any other!
Admission is free!
Printable Vendor Registration Form
For more information contact
Special Events Programmer
at 905-332-9888 or
Click here to see contact our staff
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Sep
28
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Applefest Fall
Fair
Sunday, September 28.
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Ireland House at Oakridge Farm
It’s an old-fashioned fall fair right here in the city! Enjoy the fruit of the season and take part in scarecrow making, pony rides and face painting . See antique tractors, pioneer apple schnitzing and old-time apple cider making. Artisans, music and live country-style entertainment all day! Plenty of apple specialties and a country BBQ !
Admission is by donation.
Printable Vendor Registration Form
For more information contact
Special Events Programmer
at 905-332-9888 or
Click here to see contact our staff
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Oct
26
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NEW!
The Wright Affair
Sunday, October 26th
Joseph Brant Museum
(In conjunction with the Wright Exhibition)
An intriguing day of activities inspired
by the Frank Wright exhibition.
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Nov
23
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Christmas Past at Ireland House
Sunday, November 23. 12:00 noon-4 :00 p.m.
Ireland House at Oakridge Farm
 Celebrate the season with memories of Christmas long ago. It’s a day away from the hustle and bustle . Enjoy the smells, sounds and tastes of Christmas on a historic farm. See baking demonstrations, tour the Ireland House decked out for the holidays, make crafts and so much more.
Adults - $5.00,
Seniors/Students - $4.00.
Children - $2.00.
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Candlelight
Tours of Yesteryear
Thursday, December 11. 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Ireland House at Oakridge Farm
Surround yourself with warm holiday memories. Be guided on a special tour of historic Ireland House. Make a keepsake holiday craft and enjoy delicious holiday refreshments.
Ticket Price*:
$12.00 adults,
$10.00 seniors,
$8.00 children
*Tickets must be purchased in advance
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All events & activities are subject to change.
Please call ahead!
If
you would like more information, please Contact
the Special Events Programmer at
905-332-9888 / 905-634-3556
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