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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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September 2024 Gazette

September 2024 Gazette

September means back to school. Here is your reading assignment for this month

Wayne Murphy August 31, 2024October 3, 2024 #gazette No Comments Read more

Union Burying Ground – Andrew Gage Story

Union Burying Ground – Andrew Gage Story

Another video that our Nicola Thomson created telling the story of Andrew Gage.

Wayne Murphy August 21, 2024October 3, 2024 #UnionBuryingGround No Comments Read more

Heritage Driving Tour for 2024

Heritage Driving Tour for 2024

Welcome to the City of Burlington’s second self-guided Heritage Driving Tour. Please refer to one (or both of the documents)

Wayne Murphy August 5, 2024August 31, 2024 #HeritageBurlington No Comments Read more

Summer 2024 Gazette

Summer 2024 Gazette

For the previous Gazette we said we hope it gets warmer, now we hope it gets drier… A special edition, mentioning the 125th birthday celebrations.

Wayne Murphy July 24, 2024August 31, 2024 #gazette No Comments Read more

Introduction to the Union Burying Ground

Introduction to the Union Burying Ground

Here is a video that our Nicola Thomson created to give a glimpse of the creation of this site.

Wayne Murphy June 14, 2024August 21, 2024 #Ticker, #UnionBuryingGround No Comments Read more

Update on the Union Burying Ground

Update on the Union Burying Ground

Here is a video of local resident and history enthusiast, Barbara Porecki, telling us how how things are going so far, and future plans. Thank you to Paul Wright for the video.

Wayne Murphy May 21, 2024June 14, 2024 #Ticker, #UnionBuryingGround No Comments Read more

May 13th, 2024 General Meeting

May 13th, 2024 General Meeting

They said a picture is worth a thousand words, but come to our meeting where you can see some pictures and hear a thousand words (give or take).

Wayne Murphy April 30, 2024August 31, 2024 #GeneralMeetings2024 No Comments Read more

April 8th, 2024 General Meeting

April 8th, 2024 General Meeting

Hope you come out to hear some retail tales!

Wayne Murphy April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 #GeneralMeetings2024 No Comments Read more

May 2024 Gazette

May 2024 Gazette

We hope you enjoy this month’s Gazette. We also hope it gets warmer soon…

Wayne Murphy April 30, 2024July 26, 2024 #gazette No Comments Read more

April 2024 Gazette

April 2024 Gazette

April showers bring… a new Gazette to read!

Wayne Murphy April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 #gazette No Comments Read more
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