Read the Gazette to shed some light on the subject of history.
May April 2022 Gazette
May 9th, 2022 General Meeting
“I feel that we’re all lighthouses, and my job is to shine my light as brightly as I can to the darkness.” – Jim Carrey (former Burlington resident)
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
BHS member Nicola Thomson created this video entitled “The True History of Burlington, Ontario by Untold Stories”
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.
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.
Walking around during the pandemic
Despite people urging us to stay at home during the pandemic lock-down, we’re still allowed to go get a bit of exercise – as long as it is done locally and safely.
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.
Brant Inn Promo
Here is a promotional video we made in 2005 for our Brant Inn DVD.