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Battlefield House Museum & Park




 
Location: 77 King St. West (map)
P.O. Box 66561
Stoney Creek, Ontario L8G 5E5
Phone: 905-662-8458
Fax: 905-546-4141
Email: battlefield@hamilton.ca


 

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Admission Rates 

Adults (18-59) $6.75
Senior (60+) $5.75
Student * (13-17) $5.75
Child (6-12) $4.75
Infant (5 and under) Free
Family ** $17.00


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* Student = 13-17 or with valid student ID
** Family = two adults and dependant
children under 18
 

Hours of Operation

Year Round: Tuesday to Sunday: 12 - 4 pm

(Closed Mondays, Good Friday, Canada Day,
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day)

Depending on availability, we will gladly
open outside of regular hours for
pre-booked groups.
 

Road Closure Notice for Smith's Knoll Memorial Parade - May 31, 2013

To accommodate the Smith’s Knoll Memorial Parade on Friday, May 31, King Street W. from Lake Avenue to Centennial Pkwy will be closed from 7:00 p.m. to 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.

Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek
June 1 and 2, 2013

Experience the drama, pageantry, and excitement of the Battle of Stoney Creek of June 6, 1813, one of the most important Buy your tickets online now using your credit or debit card. events in Canada's history. Bring the whole family for games, food, demonstrations, musical entertainment, fireworks, and the Re-enactment itself. 
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The Battlefield House (Gage Homestead), built in 1796, captures the way of life during the early 19th century. The Gages worked the land with their ten children and became a strong voice in the hamlet of Stoney Creek. During theWar of 1812, the family fled to the cellar as the Battle of Stoney Creek raged outside. The British victory at the Battle of Stoney Creek was crucial in preventing the Americans from seizing Upper Canada. The Battlefield Monument stands as a symbol of peace and commemorates those soldiers who died on June 6, 1813.

Nestled under the Niagara Escarpment, this historic site is located on 32 acres of park land linked to the Bruce Trail, Canada's oldest and longest footpath. Learn more about the history of the site, including Gage House, Nash-Jackson House and the Battlefield Monument by visiting theFriends of Battlefield House website.
 

Events, Workshops and Exhibitions

Offering over 100 annual festivals, events, workshops and exhibitions, Hamilton Civic Museums provide hours of entertainment for the entire family.

 War of 1812 Bicentennial 
The 2012-2014 Bicentennial of the War of 1812 will mark the 200th anniversary of significant military activity in Hamilton. The City will mark the War of 1812 Bicentennial with commemorative events and activities. Visit this site often for event information. 

 

Educational and Community Programming

All Hamilton Civic Museums offer programs suitable for elementary school students, secondary school students, and community groups such as Scouts and Guides. If you would like a detailed outline of any of our programs, or if you require a customized program for your group, contact the individual museum directly.

Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek

Every year in June, Battlefield House Museum and Park is the site of the annual military re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek. The Re-enactment event is held every year on the first weekend in June. Festivals and Events Ontario awarded the Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek the distinction of being one of the top 100 events in Ontario.

Discover more history at the Friends of Battlefield House Museum & Park website
Photo Gallery of previous re-enactment events
Watch a video of the 29th Re-enactment of The Battle of Stoney Creek
(produced by Tourism Hamilton - presented on YouTube)

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