Burlington's Ireland House
Joseph Ireland started to build his home in Upper Canada in 1835. Starting with 100 acres he eventually owned 1000 acres. He served on the Nelson Township Council and was an overseer of highways and a Justice of the Peace.
The Museum tour introduces you to the life and times of three generations of the Ireland family. Built in the Georgian style with a central hall and stair plan. An addition ten years after construction created an in-door privy, a summer kitchen and a thirty-five foot well. The house now sits on 4 acres with the Drive shed and Potting shed.
The house was recently part of the Junior League Holiday House Tour.
An instructor with the Burlington Horticultural Society recently lead a workshop creating center pieces for Christmas.
CHRISTMAS CAMP PARTY
SUNDAY DECEMBER 16th, 2012 from 1-4pm at Ireland House Museum
Why not drop the kids off at the Museum?
They will have a great time learning about a Victorian Christmas, make a special craft, playing fun games both inside and outside, writing a letter to Santa and getting to deliver it to the Big Guy himself at Santa's Cottage!
Children ages 5-9 are invited to this camp at a cost of $20/child.
Pre-registration is required.
Call the Ireland House Museum at (905) 332-9888 for information & to register your child!
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