Events, Workshops and ExhibitionsAdmission rates and scheduled events are subject to change. Please call to confirm.
Exhibit: Bicentennial 1812 Exhibit: Noose, Knife and Fire: The Bloody Assize
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
"You are to be drawn on Hurdles to place of execution, hanged by the neck but not until dead, cut down while alive and your entrails taken out and burnt before your faces, your heads cut off, bodies divided into four quarters, heads and quarters to be at the King's disposal."
This exhibit explores Ancaster's experience during the War of 1812, highlighting the Bloody Assize. Against the backdrop of the re-created courtroom of the former Union Hotel, view giant paintings of the prosecutors and accused, explore the evidence and judge for yourself. Discover the impact of the war on local farmers and residents, amidst the surroundings of an 1812 barn interior.
Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012 to Tuesday, September 30, 2014 (Tuesday to Saturday)
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
 Dundurn Castle is built on the history of the War of 1812. Burlington Heights, where Dundurn now stands, was occupied by the British military from 1813 until 1815. Your journey will begin at the Hamilton Military Museum to uncover the history surrounding the property. Discover evidence of military fortifications as the tour takes you outdoors to The Hamilton Cemetery and Dundurn Park. The guided tour will end with a look inside Dundurn Castle focusing on the 1812 architectural features which Sir Allan MacNab would later incorporate into his well-known home. Receive free admission tickets for a guided tour of Dundurn Castle to use anytime during 2013. NOTE: This tour contains outdoor components; please come dressed for the weather and for walking on uneven terrain.
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 years and older.
Cost: $20.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
SPECIAL: 100th Anniversary of the Opening of the Battlefield Monument
Battlefield House Museum & Park
One of Stoney Creek's most recognizable landmarks, the 100 foot tall Battlefield Monument was opened in June, 1913, with thousands of people in attendance. Travel back in time 100 years to mark this anniversary, with costumes, music and more.
Date: Friday, May 31, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $0.25 per person. 1913 prices!
Smith's Knoll Memorial Parade and Service
Battlefield House Museum & Park
The year 2013 marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Stoney Creek, an important battle during the War of 1812 and the only conflict to take place in the Hamilton region. To commemorate this important moment in our City's history and honour those who fought in the Battle, the City of Hamilton in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Battlefield Branch 622, American Legion Post 18 and Her Majesty's Army & Navy Veterans Society invites the public to attend a Memorial Parade and Service. The service will include a rededication of Battlefield Cemetery at Smith's Knoll. Visit the website for event details including parking and parade road closure information. The Smith's Knoll Commemoration project is possible through financial support from the City of Hamilton, Heritage Green Community Trust and the Government of Canada.
The Parade will begin at 7:00 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 12 King St E, Stoney Creek, and proceed to Battlefield Cemetery - Smith's Knoll.
Note: King Street W from Lake Ave. to Centennial Pkwy will be closed to accommodate the parade from 7:00-9:00 P.M. Residents of Faircourt Drive will have access, however it will not be possible for Village Green residents to have road access between 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Emergency access will be facilitated.
Date: Friday, May 31, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free event.
Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek
Battlefield House Museum & Park
The year 2013 marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Stoney Creek. Experience the drama, pageantry, and excitement of the Battle of Stoney Creek of June 6, 1813, one of the most important events in Canada's history. Bring the whole family for games, food, demonstrations, musical entertainment, fireworks, and the Re-enactment itself. Visit the Friends of Battlefield House at www.battlefieldhouse.ca for more information.
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013 and Sunday, June 2, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10.00 for adults. $5.00 for youth. Children under 5 free. (Cost covers the whole weekend. Wristband provided.)
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
Dundurn Castle is built on the history of the War of 1812. Burlington Heights, where Dundurn now stands, was occupied by the British military from 1813 until 1815. Your journey will begin at the Hamilton Military Museum to uncover the history surrounding the property. Discover evidence of military fortifications as the tour takes you outdoors to The Hamilton Cemetery and Dundurn Park. The guided tour will end with a look inside Dundurn Castle focusing on the 1812 architectural features which Sir Allan MacNab would later incorporate into his well-known home. Receive free admission tickets for a guided tour of Dundurn Castle to use anytime during 2013. NOTE: This tour contains outdoor components; please come dressed for the weather and for walking on uneven terrain.
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 years and older.
Cost: $20.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
War of 1812 Bicentennial Performance
Dundurn National Historic Site
Enjoy free admission to Dundurn Castle and the Hamilton Military Museum, including the rarely seen Cock Pit building, between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Discover the history of the area known as Burlington Heights where Dundurn now stands, occupied by the British Military from 1813 until 1815. Learn how architectural features introduced by the military were later incorporated by Sir Allan MacNab during the construction of his home. After your visit, stay for a special evening of musical and artistic talent featuring a performance by The Corps of Drums of the Royal Anglian Regiment from England, and other performing groups representative of the Native and Black-Canadian contributions to the War of 1812.
Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 (Performance starts at 7:00 pm.)
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free event and museum admission.
War of 1812 Bicentennial Performance
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Enjoy free admission to Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, featuring the exhibition, "Noose, Knife and Fire: The Bloody Assize", between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. This exhibit explores Ancaster's experience during the War of 1812 , highlighting "The Bloody Assize. Stay for a special evening of musical and artistic talent featuring a performance by The Corps of Drums of the Royal Anglian Regiment from England, and other performing groups representative of the Native and Black-Canadian contributions to the War of 1812. Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket.
Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 (Performance starts at 7:00 pm.)
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free event and museum admission.
Ancaster Heritage Days: Mr. Ancaster's Magical Mystery Bus Tour and Tea: Ancaster Farms and the War of 1812
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Join Mr. Ancaster - Jim Green, Winner of the 2010 T. Melville Bailey Heritage Award - on a historical mystery bus tour of Ancaster farms. Tour will include discussion of the impact of the War of 1812 and free admission to Fieldcote's Noose, Knife and Fire The Bloody Assize exhibition. The tour will be followed by tea and sweets at the Ancaster Old Town Hall. The bus leaves from the Old Town Hall parking lot, 310 Wilson Street.
Date: Sunday, June 9, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10.00 per person in advance. Pre-registration required.
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
Dundurn Castle is built on the history of the War of 1812. Burlington Heights, where Dundurn now stands, was occupied by the British military from 1813 until 1815. Your journey will begin at the Hamilton Military Museum to uncover the history surrounding the property. Discover evidence of military fortifications as the tour takes you outdoors to The Hamilton Cemetery and Dundurn Park. The guided tour will end with a look inside Dundurn Castle focusing on the 1812 architectural features which Sir Allan MacNab would later incorporate into his well-known home. Receive free admission tickets for a guided tour of Dundurn Castle to use anytime during 2013. NOTE: This tour contains outdoor components; please come dressed for the weather and for walking on uneven terrain.
Date: Saturday, July 6, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 years and older.
Cost: $20.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
Dundurn Castle is built on the history of the War of 1812. Burlington Heights, where Dundurn now stands, was occupied by the British military from 1813 until 1815. Your journey will begin at the Hamilton Military Museum to uncover the history surrounding the property. Discover evidence of military fortifications as the tour takes you outdoors to The Hamilton Cemetery and Dundurn Park. The guided tour will end with a look inside Dundurn Castle focusing on the 1812 architectural features which Sir Allan MacNab would later incorporate into his well-known home. Receive free admission tickets for a guided tour of Dundurn Castle to use anytime during 2013. NOTE: This tour contains outdoor components; please come dressed for the weather and for walking on uneven terrain.
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 years and older.
Cost: $20.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Regency Family Picnic
Battlefield House Museum & Park
Fun, fellowship and entertainment for the whole family. Bring your own picnic lunch to Battlefield Park or purchase refreshments at the concession stand.
Date: Sunday, July 21, 2013
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free event.
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
Dundurn Castle is built on the history of the War of 1812. Burlington Heights, where Dundurn now stands, was occupied by the British military from 1813 until 1815. Your journey will begin at the Hamilton Military Museum to uncover the history surrounding the property. Discover evidence of military fortifications as the tour takes you outdoors to The Hamilton Cemetery and Dundurn Park. The guided tour will end with a look inside Dundurn Castle focusing on the 1812 architectural features which Sir Allan MacNab would later incorporate into his well-known home. Receive free admission tickets for a guided tour of Dundurn Castle to use anytime during 2013. NOTE: This tour contains outdoor components; please come dressed for the weather and for walking on uneven terrain.
Date: Saturday, August 3, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 years and older.
Cost: $20.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
George Hamilton Day 2013 - The Life and Times of Sara Calder
Battlefield House Museum & Park
In honour of the City's founder George Hamilton, City Council has proclaimed the August Holiday Monday as George Hamilton Day each year. Burlington celebrates Joseph Brant Day, Toronto celebrates Simcoe Day, and we celebrate George Hamilton Day! And every year on George Hamilton Day we celebrate the contribution of a famous historical figure voted by the citizens of Hamilton. This year the citizens voted to acknowledge the contribution of Sara Calder in the preservation of the Gage House and Battlefield Park. Join us for activities in the park, musical entertainment, refreshments, and a presentation: The Life and Times of Sara Calder. 546-2424 ext 4688, Christopher.Redford@hamilton.ca, www.hamilton.ca/museums
Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free event.
Sara Calder Day
Battlefield House Museum & Park
Celebrate the birthday of the woman who ensured the preservation of the Gage family home and the site of the Battle of Stoney Creek. Enjoy free admission to the Museum. Light refreshments will be served in the rear garden of Nash Jackson House at 2:00 pm.
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free event.
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
Dundurn Castle is built on the history of the War of 1812. Burlington Heights, where Dundurn now stands, was occupied by the British military from 1813 until 1815. Your journey will begin at the Hamilton Military Museum to uncover the history surrounding the property. Discover evidence of military fortifications as the tour takes you outdoors to The Hamilton Cemetery and Dundurn Park. The guided tour will end with a look inside Dundurn Castle focusing on the 1812 architectural features which Sir Allan MacNab would later incorporate into his well-known home. Receive free admission tickets for a guided tour of Dundurn Castle to use anytime during 2013. NOTE: This tour contains outdoor components; please come dressed for the weather and for walking on uneven terrain.
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages: 10 years and older.
Cost: $20.00 per person. Pre-registration required.
Hamilton & Scourge Memorial
Join us for a full day of events to celebrate two hundred years of peace and remember the fifty-three American sailors who lost their lives during the sinking of the United States Navy schooners Hamilton and Scourge, in August of 1813. Taking place on the grounds of Dundurn National Historic Site the event will feature the debut of On the Water, a film made during the recent commemoration ceremony on September 4, on the flight deck of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Griffon over the site of the sunken ships. Throughout the day there will be music, indoor and outdoor children’s activities such as military drills and dress up. Dundurn Castle and the Hamilton Military Museum will also be offering free admission beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free event.
Coffee & Culture at The Old Town Hall: Noose, Knife, Fire and Plough: Ancaster and the War of 1812
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
Join us at the historic Ancaster Old Town Hall for coffee, treats, and a talk about Ancaster's experience during the War of 1812, highlighting the Bloody Assize. Guest Speaker Lois Corey, Curator of Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum will discuss the historic 1814 trial for high treason that took place in the Ancaster Union Hotel and the impact of the war on local farmers and residents. Based on the museum's current exhibition, Noose, Knife and Fire: The Bloody Assize.
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Donations gratefully accepted. Free event.
We Remember
On Remembrance Day we acknowledge the struggle of men and women in their work toward the goal of peace. In honour of this commitment, the Hamilton Military Museum presents a special display and free admission to the museum.
Date: Friday, November 8, 2013 to Sunday, November 10, 2013
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free event.
Blood Ties to a Gentle Landscape
Burlington Heights where Dundurn Castle and The Hamilton Military Museum now stand was occupied by the British military from 1813 until 1815. Blood Ties to a Gentle Landscape tells the story of the people who lived on and around Burlington Heights during the War of 1812. This exhibit will showcase the historical figures of this area through documentary evidence, period artifacts as well as stories passed down from one generation to the next by their descendants.
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2014 to Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Regular admission rates apply to the museum.
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