Life Before the iPod





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Important Note


...and apples grew on trees in Burlington!

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Ireland House Museum

One of two sites owned and operated by the Museums of Burlington, Ireland House interprets the early history of rural Burlington (Nelson Township) through the story of three generations of the Ireland family spanning over a century. Ireland House in on Guelph line, just north of the School Board Office.


The Stupple Schedule



Just in case you wanted to come and tour a museum when I am working...or not!


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Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate

Operated by the Town of Oakville, the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate interprets the early development of Oakville through the story of its founding family. The museum is located at the foot of Navy Street in downtown Oakville.

See the I Have a Dream Speech on YouTube

First World War Soldiers' Attestation Papers

Follow the link and select "Search" on the left hand side to search for a soldier

Rethinking Riel

CBC archives looks at Louis Riel and the controversy surrounding his life, and execution. See news report regarding historical inaccuracies in the movie "Riel" shown in class with this link: Riel movie inaccurate, say critics (CBC News) see news reports on the Riel drama we saw in class and historical criticism of it.

1901 Canadian Census Online

1911 Canadian Census Online

As discussed in class during a lesson on Primary and secondary sources, these links will direct you to the searchable databases for the 1901 and 1911 Canadian census records. These are invaluable sources for locating ancestors in Canada.

The intent of this page of the Website is to provide an opportunity for extension to regular classoom learning. I have included both local museums at which I volunteer, and students and their families are welcome to visit at any time. I will also try to include sites of interest for those wishing to learn more about history.