Monday, May 17, 2010

The Irelands renew their vows - and you are invited!

Sunday, June 6th
You Are Invited to
A Historic Ireland Wedding!
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ireland House at Oakridge Farm &
St. John’s Anglican Church & Presentation Centre, Burlington, Ontario

Become a member of the wedding party during the re-enactment of a historic Ireland Family wedding! Guests will follow the wedding couple through the ceremony of a wedding including: a wedding brunch, wedding shower, a visit at the family homestead (Ireland House), a marriage ceremony at church (St John’s) and a festive wedding banquet at St. John’s Hall!

Call Ireland House (905-332-9888) to join the wedding party!

Children /Seniors - $12.00 Adults - $15.00

Ireland House at Oakridge Farm
2168 Guelph Line
Burlington, ON L7P 5A8

http://www.museumsofburlington.com/ireland-house

Built between 1835-1837, Ireland House at Oakridge Farm was the home of Joseph Ireland, one of Burlington's earliest settlers. Emigrating from Bowes, Yorkshire, England in 1819 at the age of 27, he petitioned for land at Oakridge Farm and so began a legacy that continues today.

Joseph and his descendants occupied Ireland House until 1985. In 1987, the City of Burlington purchased the property from the estate of Lucie Marie Ireland Bush and established a museum, restoring the homestead to illustrate three distinct time periods that represent the generations of Irelands who lived in the house: 1850s, 1890s and 1920s.

Ninety percent of the furnishings are original to the Ireland family thanks to a generous donation by Helen Ireland Caldwell, Marie's first cousin. Restorations of the house have reclaimed missing elements of former times, bringing the Museum back to its feeling of a period home and farm.

The property consists of 4 acres of woodland, gardens, potting shed, cottage/drive shed, and picnic areas. Tours of the property, living historical demonstrations, special events and educational programs are offered.

St. John's Anglican Church
2464 Dundas Street, RR #1
Burlington, Ontario L7R 3X4

Southwest corner of Guelph Line and Dundas St. (former Highway #5)

Phone: 905) 336-5164
Website: www.stjohnsburlington.ca

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