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Land Acknowledgements

Land Acknowledgements

Burlington as we know it today is rich in history and modern traditions of many FirstNations and the Metis. From the Anishinaabeg to the Haudenosaunee, and the Metis -our lands spanning from Lake Ontario to the Niagara Escarpment are steeped

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The Bastedo Family

The Bastedo Family

BHS member Nicola Thomson created this video entitled “The True History of Burlington, Ontario by Untold Stories”

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Student participants in Maplehurst School Pageant, 1938

Student participants in Maplehurst School Pageant, 1938
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David Craig’s Burlington History Minutes

David Craig’s Burlington History Minutes

Longtime Burlington resident David Craig has produced some wonderful short videos using old Burlington photos from the history collection. Check out some of the videos on YouTube.

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Refurbished King Edward VII fountain

Refurbished King Edward VII fountain

Thanks to a combined effort by the Burlington Historical Society, Heritage Burlington and the City our historic EdwardVII fountain has been refurbished and returned to Civic Square.  Doesn’t it look great?  Restored back to its former glory.

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David Craig’s Burlington History Minutes: Aldershot

David Craig’s Burlington History Minutes: Aldershot

Longtime Burlington resident David Craig has produced some wonderful short videos using old Burlington photos from the history collection.Check out the video about Aldershot on YouTube.

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David Craig’s Burlington History Minutes: Garden of Canada

David Craig’s Burlington History Minutes: Garden of Canada

Longtime Burlington resident David Craig has produced some wonderful short videos using old Burlington photos from the history collection.Check out ‘the Garden of Canada’ on YouTube.

Wayne Murphy May 16, 2021August 28, 2021 #burlONhistory No Comments Read more

David Craig’s Burlington History Minutes: Brant Street

David Craig’s Burlington History Minutes: Brant Street

Longtime Burlington resident David Craig has produced some wonderful short videos using old Burlington photos from the history collection.Check out the video about Brant Street on YouTube.

Wayne Murphy May 16, 2021August 28, 2021 #burlONhistory No Comments Read more

David Craig’s Burlington History Minutes: Brant Inn

David Craig’s Burlington History Minutes: Brant Inn

Longtime Burlington resident David Craig has produced some wonderful short videos using old Burlington photos from the history collection.Check out the promo video about the Brant Inn on YouTube.

Wayne Murphy May 16, 2021August 28, 2021 #burlONhistory No Comments Read more

David Craig’s Burlington History Minutes: Port Nelson

David Craig’s Burlington History Minutes: Port Nelson

Longtime Burlington resident David Craig has produced some wonderful short videos using old Burlington photos from the history collection.Check out the video about Port Nelson on YouTube.

Wayne Murphy May 16, 2021August 28, 2021 #burlONhistory No Comments Read more
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