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Preserve and share Burlington's past for the enjoyment and education of the community, making our history accessible and relevant for today while nurturing interest in future generation

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February 13th, 2023 General Meeting

February 13th, 2023 General Meeting

Please join us Monday February 13th to hear our Guest Speaker THANH CAMPBELL,  a Vietnamese orphan airlifted out of Saigon at the end of the war in 1975, to a new home in Canada.

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January 2023 Gazette

January 2023 Gazette

Start the New Year off with a good read!

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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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Burlington puzzle #1

Burlington puzzle #1
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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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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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Walking around and enjoy the sun

Walking around and enjoy the sun

Exercise and fresh air is always good, so here are some suggestions to enjoying our city.

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About Burlington Historical Society

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.

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Brant Inn Promo

Brant Inn Promo

Here is a promotional video we made in 2005 for our Brant Inn DVD.

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P.O. Box 93164,
1450 Headon Road,
Burlington, Ontario
L7M 4A3

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