Download or read book Griffin House and Fieldcote Museum written by John Goddard and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-07-02 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside Hamilton’s Museums helps to satisfy a growing curiosity about Canada’s steel capital as it evolves into a post-industrial city and cultural destination. In this special excerpt we visit two sites, Griffin House and the Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum. Griffin House honours one of Ancaster's earliest black settlers, Enerals Griffin, and pays tribute to the black slaves from the United States who fled to freedom in Upper Canada. Fieldcote Museum was built as private home and now functions as a gallery for exhibitions alternating between local history and the visual arts. John Goddard takes us on a detailed tour of the historic homes and gardens, providing fascinating historical background and insight.
Download or read book Inside Hamilton s Museums written by John Goddard and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring Hamilton through its heritage museums. Inside Hamilton’s Museums helps to satisfy a growing curiosity about Canada’s steel capital as it evolves into a post-industrial city and cultural destination. With an emphasis on storytelling and unsung heroes, the book identifies where Sergeant Alexander Fraser bayonetted seven enemy soldiers in a shocking attack to save Upper Canada in 1813. It evokes the day in 1939 when King George VI and Queen Elizabeth opened the Queen Elizabeth Way, the first intercity divided highway in North America. And it illuminates the four months in 1846 when an otherwise immensely privileged teenager, Sophia MacNab, documented her mother’s excruciating demise. Appealing to Hamiltonians and visitors alike, the book brings to life the former residents of Dundurn Castle, Whitehern Historic House, the Old Waterworks, Battlefield House, Griffin House, the Joseph Brant Museum, and the Erland Lee Museum, birthplace of the Women’s Institutes.
Download or read book Battlefield House Museum and Park written by John Goddard and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2016-06-25 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside Hamilton’s Museums helps to satisfy a growing curiosity about Canada’s steel capital as it evolves into a post-industrial city and cultural destination. In this special excerpt we visit Battlefield House Museum and Park, which commemorates the British victory at the 1813 Battle of Stoney Creek that stopped the American army from capturing Upper Canada. John Goddard takes us on a detailed tour of the historic house and gardens, offering historical background to the battle and into the lives of James and Mary Gage.
Download or read book The Journey from Tollgate to Parkway written by Adrienne Shadd and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Lincoln Alexander Parkway was named, it was a triumph not only for this distinguished Canadian but for all African Canadians. The Journey from Tollgate to Parkway looks at the history of blacks in the Ancaster-Burlington-Hamilton area, their long struggle for justice and equality in education and opportunity, and their achievements, presented in a fascinating and meticulously researched historical narrative. Although popular wisdom suggests that blacks first came via the Underground Railroad, the possibility that slaves owned by early settlers were part of the initial community, then known as the "Head of the Lake," is explored. Adrienne Shadd's original research offers new insights into urban black history, filling in gaps on the background of families and individuals who are very much part of the history of this region, while also exploding stereotypes, such as that of the uneducated, low-income early black Hamiltonian.
Download or read book Emancipation Day written by Natasha L. Henry-Dixon and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2010-07-12 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the passage of the Abolition of Slavery Act, effective August 1, 1834, ushered in the end of slavery throughout the British Empire, people of the African descent celebrated their newfound freedom. Now African-American fugitive slaves, free black immigrants, and the few remaining enslaved Africans could live unfettered live in Canada – a reality worthy of celebration. This new, well-researched book provides insight into the creation, development, and evolution of a distinct African-Canadian tradition through descriptive historical accounts and appealing images. The social, cultural, political, and educational practices of Emanipation Day festivities across Canada are explored, with emphasis on Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and British Columbia. "Emancipation is not only a word in the dictionary, but an action to liberate one’s destiny. This outstanding book is superb in the interpretation of "the power of freedom" in one’s heart and mind – moving from 1834 to present." – Dr. Henry Bishop, Black Cultural Centre, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Download or read book Talking About Freedom written by Natasha L. Henry-Dixon and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2012-01-07 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the main features of Emancipation Day celebrations, learn about the people of African ancestry’s struggle for freedom, and the victories achieved in the push for equality into the 21st century. On August 1, 1834, 800,000 enslaved Africans in the British colonies, including Canada, were declared free. The story of Emancipation Day, a little-known part of Canadian history, has never been accessible to the teen reader through either the school curriculum or classroom resources, despite its significance in the story of Canada. Talking About Freedom closes this gap by exploring both the background to August 1 commemorations across Canada and the importance of these long-established annual celebrations. What is the connection between the Caribana festivities in Toronto and emancipation? Why are some communities restoring Emancipation Day to their roster of annual events? Talking About Freedom introduces a range of personalities and happenings through historical facts, memorable personal recollections, vivid images, and detailed narratives. Included are connections to the ongoing struggles of people of African ancestry as they seek to achieve equality, with insightful links woven across the past, present, and future.
Download or read book Day Trips from Toronto written by Barbara Orr and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rediscover the simple pleasures of a day trip with Day Trips from Toronto. This guide is packed with hundreds of exciting things for locals and vacationers to do, see, and discover most within a two- to three-hour drive of the Toronto metro area.
Download or read book I Came As a Stranger written by Bryan Prince and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2004-02-24 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Honor Book for the Society of School Librarians International’s Best Book Award – Social Studies, Grades 7-12 Winner of 2005 Children’s Nautilus Book Awards (Non-fiction) Prior to abolition in 1865, as many as 40,000 men, women, and children made the perilous trip north to freedom in Canada with the help of the Underground Railroad. It was neither underground nor was it a railroad, and was most remarkable for its lack of formal organization, so cloaked in secrecy that few facts were recorded while it “ran.” The story of the Underground Railroad is one of suffering and of bravery, and is not only one of escape from slavery but of beginnings: of people who carved out a new life for themselves in perilous, difficult circumstances. In I Came as a Stranger, Bryan Prince, a descendent of slaves, describes the people who made their way to Canada and the life that awaited them. From Uncle Tom’s Cabin in Dresden, Ontario to Harriet Tubman’s Canadian base of operations in St. Catharines, the communities founded by former slaves soon produced businessmen, educators, and writers. Yet danger was present in the form of bounty hunters and prejudice. Complemented by archival photos, I Came as a Stranger is an important addition to North American history.
Download or read book Material History Review written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Canadian Almanac and Directory 2018 written by House Canada Grey and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-21 with total page 2508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Canadian Almanac & Directory is the most complete source of Canadian information available - cultural, professional and financial institutions, legislative, governmental, judicial and educational organizations. Canada's authoritative sourcebook for almost 160 years, the Canadian Almanac & Directory gives you access to almost 100,000 names and addresses of contacts throughout the network of Canadian institutions.
Download or read book Commemorating the Underground Railroad in Canada written by Parks Canada. National Historic Sites and published by Parcs Canada, Lieux historiques nationaux. This book was released on 2001 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 19th century, Canada found itself on the front line of the secret routes followed by refugees fleeing enslavement in the American South. This dramatic refugee movement was known as The Underground Railroad. This document presents information on the Underground Railroad, the abolition movement and the settlement, religious institutions and education of the refugees in Canada as well as on related national historic sites.
Download or read book Our Tour of Doors Open Hamilton Ontario May 4 2019 written by Barbara Raue and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-07 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ontario Heritage Trust works with communities across the province to open the doors, gates and courtyards of their unique and most fascinating cultural sites so you can explore the stories inside. Every April to October, many of Ontario's heritage treasures are opened to the public with free events across the province. From historical houses to modern marvels of construction, Doors Open Ontario showcases the buildings, natural spaces, infrastructure and cultural landscapes that shape and define our communities. The program was launched in 2002 to allow people to learn about heritage conservation and local history.In 2019, the Ontario Heritage Trust explores the theme of communication by examining how verbal and written language, the preservation of language, technological innovation, communications systems and cross-cultural exchange have influenced Ontario's cultural heritage.Communication connects us over space and time. It allows people to share ideas, knowledge, tradition and creativity from the past. Communication forges community and builds understanding.Our day began with a tour of Ancaster Town Hall, and the Ancaster Police Museum. From there we moved on to Fieldcote Museum, and then the Hermitage Gatehouse and Griffin House. Naval history was next with a visit to the HMSC Star and the Naval Museum where there is a large collection of women's naval uniforms, among other things. Auchmar House was recommended to us so we added it in as an extra for the day; although the rooms have not been furnished, it was lovely to see the arched hallway and grand staircases. Dundurn Castle and the Military Museum were our next stops; Dundurn Castle is furnished in 1855 style; the Military Museum provide in-depth information on the War of 1812. We finished our day with a stop at Shawn and Ed Brewing Company in Dundas which started in 2016; it is operated in the building that was built in the 1860s as the original Dundas Curling and Skating Rink.
Download or read book Ancaster A Pictorial History written by Arthur Bowes and published by . This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Ontario House Styles written by Robert Mikel and published by James Lorimer & Company. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stunning full-colour photographs and engaging text show readers how to identify Ontario's many unique types of homes. Ontario has a rich history of architectural styles, and is home to some of the most stunning heritage houses in North America. In this book, author Robert Mikel profiles in depth every important house style the province has seen over the past three centuries -- from the grand elegance of the Italianate to the intimacy and coziness of the Ontario Cottage. Readers will see how each house style developed in Europe, came to Ontario, and the variations that are unique to the province. Both an attractive gift book and a solid reference, Ontario House Styles will appeal to those who live in Ontario's tens of thousands of heritage homes and to anyone interested in Ontario's colourful architectural history. Ontario House Styles includes ninety homes from: * Ancaster * Brockville * Cobourg * Cambridge * Dundas * Gananoque * Grafton * Grimsby * Hamilton * Kingston * London * Napanee * Niagara-on-the-Lake * Odessa * Paris * Picton * Port Hope * St. Mary's * Stoney Creek * Stratford * Toronto * Waterloo
Download or read book Out of the Depths written by Mark Engstrom and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
