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Joseph Brant
Museum
Joseph
Brant Museum, located on North Shore Blvd., is a
replica of Joseph Brant's original home built in 1800. Joseph
Brant, "Thayendanegea", was one of Canada's
most colourful native heroes and one of the founding fathers of
the Burlington area.
Inside this replica of the Brant Homestead, visitors enjoy exhibits
that explore Burlington's heritage including traditional Iroquois
life, the European settlement of the region, the importance of the
waterfront, and the life of Joseph Brant.
The Museum also houses one of Ontario's finest Victorian costume
and costume accessories collection and features an extensive historical
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Ireland
House
at Oakridge Farm
Ireland
House at Oakridge Farm, located on Guelph Line, was
built by Joseph and Ruth Ireland between 1835-37 and
has been passed down through four generations of the Ireland family.
The historic building, now resting on 4.5 acres of original
farmland, is interpreted to three distinct time periods,
1850's, 1890's and 1920's, and represents
the generations of Ireland family who lived in the house.
The family owned the house from 1837 until June 1987.
Visitors to Ireland House at Oakridge Farm enjoy tours of the house,
exhibits, demonstrations, special events, and participatory activities
in keeping with the character and history of the House and
the
Ireland family.
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