James F. Garry in Boer War uniform 1899
The first Canadian contingent, Burlington Volunteers, 17 August 1914
Student participants in Maplehurst School Pageant, 1938
St-Lukes Anglican Church,
1370 Ontario Street, ca 1900
Civic building (opened Nov 1964), shown in 1973
Rusby’s Market Garden ca 1930s
Post Office in the Roderick Hotel, Waterdown Road, Aldershot, 1941
A smaller group of ramblers, linked to the Gallagher or Whatmough families, in autumn
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In November we’re excited to have Liz Benneian come to talk about the Trumpeter Swan Coaition, and a bit about the history of these beautiful birds that call Burlington home.
BHS member and former A.S. Nicholson employee, Joe Galea, would like your help.
(easy difficulty)
For some fun, here is a crossword you can print out and try BHS crossword

About Burlington Historical Society
The Burlington Historical Society (BHS) is a registered charity, founded in 1899 and has been serving the community for over 50 years as an affiliated member of the Ontario Historical Society. Our Mission: preserve and share Burlington’s past for the enjoyment and education of the community, making our history accessible and relevant for today while

Outreach
We respond to many requests from organizations who want us to share our knowledge of Burlington’s history. We also work with the public to secure insight into Burlington’s past from those that were actually there. We are engaged in activities such as: Presentations to church groups, associations, etc. as well as public programs providing a

Membership
Yes! I want to join! Join us by completing the application form below and emailing to info@burlingtonhistorical.ca. Please print and fill out a Membership Application Form and bring it to a meeting.