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{{infobox Museum
{{infobox museum
|name= '''Battlefield House'''
|name= Battlefield House
|image= Battlefield House.JPG
|image= Battlefield House.JPG
|established= 1962
|established= 1962
|location= [[Stoney Creek, Ontario|Stoney Creek]], [[Hamilton, Ontario]], [[Canada]].
|location= [[Stoney Creek, Ontario|Stoney Creek]], [[Hamilton, Ontario]], Canada.
|type = National historical site
|type = National Historic Site of Canada
|director =
|director =
|curator =
|curator =
|visitors =
|visitors =
|website = [http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/billy_scout.asp www.battlefieldhouse.ca/billy_scout.asp]
|website = [http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/ Official site]
}}
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'''Battlefield House''' near [[King Street (Hamilton, Ontario)|King Street East]] and [[Centennial Parkway (Hamilton, Ontario)|Centennial Parkway]] in [[Stoney Creek, Ontario|Stoney Creek]], [[Hamilton, Ontario]], [[Canada]] is a living history museum and site of the historic [[Battle of Stoney Creek]] on June 6, 1813 which was fought during the [[War of 1812]]. It was built in 1796, and fifteen and one-half acres of parkland, (Battlefield Park), was property of the ''Women's Wentworth Historical Society'', (1899-1962), and given by this society to the [[Niagara Parks Commission]] as a National historical site on January 19, 1962.<ref name=BHM>{{cite web | title = Battlefield House Museum - Billy Green, the Scout | url = http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/billy_scout.asp | accessdate = 2008-08-20}}</ref>
'''Battlefield House''' near [[King Street (Hamilton, Ontario)|King Street East]] and [[Centennial Parkway (Hamilton, Ontario)|Centennial Parkway]] in [[Stoney Creek, Ontario|Stoney Creek]], [[Hamilton, Ontario]], Canada is a living history museum and site of the historic [[Battle of Stoney Creek]] on June 6, 1813, which was fought during the [[War of 1812]]. It was built in 1796. The house and {{convert|15.5|acre|ha|1}} of parkland (Battlefield Park), were the property of the Women's Wentworth Historical Society, (1899-1962), and given by this society to the [[Niagara Parks Commission]] on January 19, 1962.<ref name=BHM>{{cite web | title = Battlefield House Museum - Billy Green, the Scout | url = http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/billy_scout.asp | access-date = 2008-08-20 | archive-date = 2008-01-30 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080130145855/http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/billy_scout.asp | url-status = dead }}</ref> The park was designated a [[National Historic Sites of Canada|National Historic Site]] in 1960.<ref>{{CRHP|16143|Battle of Stoney Creek National Historic Site of Canada}}</ref>


Nestled under the [[Niagara Escarpment]], this historic site is located on {{convert|32|acre|ha|1}} of park land linked to the [[Bruce Trail]]. Also located on the property are the Battlefield Monument and the Grandview (Nash-Jackson House) building. Smith's Knoll Cemetery is also nearby, across King Street East from the park. During the first weekend in June, a re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek is held with re-enactors in full regalia, representing both the British and American sides. The 2016 event was the 35th such re-enactment.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hamiltonnews.com/news-story/5646679-annual-re-enactment-of-the-battle-of-stoney-creek-just-around-the-corner/ |title=Annual Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek just around the corner |author=Lennie, Laura|date=May 27, 2015 |website=Hamilton News |publisher=Metroland (a division of the Toronto Star) |access-date=June 5, 2016 |quote=Each year, we strive to ensure that the re-enactment is an event that not only commemorates what occurred at the site over 200 years ago, but also provides historical information related to what was occurring around the world in the early 19th century," Ramsay said. Hundreds of re-enactors ... participate ...}}</ref>
Nestled under the [[Niagara escarpment|Niagara Escarpment]], this historic site is located on {{convert|32|acre|m2}} of park land linked to the [[Bruce Trail]], Canada's oldest and longest footpath.


The re-enactments scheduled for 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to the covid-19 pandemic. In mid-May 2022 it was revealed that the upcoming re-enactment would also be cancelled due to "uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 restrictions" and construction taking place at Battlefield House, but would return in 2023.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thespec.com/local-stoney-creek/news/2022/05/13/re-enactment-of-the-battle-of-stoney-creek-remains-on-hiatus-for-2022.html | title=Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek remains on hiatus for 2022 | newspaper=The Hamilton Spectator | date=13 May 2022 }}</ref> However, at a meeting held on May 19, it was revealed that the re-enactment would be "permanently" cancelled. Friends of Battlefield Museum withdrew its support for the museum following the meeting.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thespec.com/local-stoney-creek/news/2022/06/03/city-blasted-for-scrapping-battle-of-stoney-creek-re-enactments.html | title=City blasted for scrapping Battle of Stoney Creek re-enactments | newspaper=The Hamilton Spectator | date=3 June 2022 }}</ref>
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[[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|British]] units made a night attack on an [[United States|American]] encampment. Due in large part to the capture of both American brigadier generals, and an overestimation of British strength by the Americans, the battle was a victory for the British, and a turning point in the defence of [[Upper Canada]].<ref name=BHM>{{cite web | title = Battlefield House Museum - Billy Green, the Scout | url = http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/billy_scout.asp | accessdate = 2008-08-20}}</ref>

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[[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|British]] units made a night attack on an [[United States|American]] encampment. Due in large part to the capture of both American brigadier generals, and an overestimation of British strength by the Americans, the battle was a victory for the British, and a turning point in the defence of [[Upper Canada]].<ref name="BHM"/>
[[File:Battlefield House, War of 1812 Re-enactment, Stoney Creek, Ontario.jpg|thumb|War of 1812 Re-enactment, Stoney Creek, Ontario, an annual event (June) at Battlefield House]]
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The museum is affiliated with: [[Canadian Museums Association|CMA]], [[Canadian Heritage Information Network|CHIN]], and [[Virtual Museum of Canada]].


==Images==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Battlefield Museum.JPG|
File:Battlefield Museum.JPG
Image:Battle of Stoney Creek.JPG|Battle of Stoney Creek
File:Battle of Stoney Creek.JPG|Battle of Stoney Creek
Image:Battlefield House A.JPG|Stoney Creek Battlefield House
File:Battlefield House A.JPG|Stoney Creek Battlefield House
Image:Battlefield Park.JPG|Battlefield Park Entrance
File:Battlefield Park.JPG|Battlefield Park Entrance
File:War of 1812 Re-enactment, Battle of Stoney Creek (ontario); June 2016.jpg|Re-enactors (in UK uniforms) fire muskets toward the "Americans" in annual commemorations
File:Battlefield House in Stoney Creek (I0005660).tif|Battlefield House in Stoney Creek, 1959
File:Battlefield House in Stoney Creek (I0005661).tif|Battlefield House in Stoney Creek, 1959
</gallery>
</gallery>

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==See also==
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* [[List of attractions in Hamilton, Ontario]]

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==References==
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{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/ Batttlefield House Stoney Creek (Official Site)]
*[http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/ Battlefield House Museum & Park (Official Site)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080610112252/http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/ |date=2008-06-10 }}
*[http://www.hamilton.ca/attractions/hamilton-civic-museums/battlefield-house-museum-park-national-historic-site Hamilton Civic Museums]
*[http://www.visit1812.com/historic-sites/BattlefieldHouseMuseumand.html Official War of 1812 Bicentennial website: Batttleefield House]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080516091702/http://www.visit1812.com/historic-sites/BattlefieldHouseMuseumand.html Official War of 1812 Bicentennial website: Battlefield House]
*[http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/CityandGovernment/CultureandRecreation/Arts_Culture_And_Museums/HamiltonCivicMuseums/Battlefield/ Battlefield House (www.myhamilton.ca)]
*[http://www.generalbrock.com/pages/buzz/1003.html "Musket escapes fiery end; finds a home at Stoney Creek Battlefield House Museum." (www.GeneralBrock.com)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080705012512/http://www.generalbrock.com/pages/buzz/1003.html "Musket escapes fiery end; finds a home at Stoney Creek Battlefield House Museum." (www.GeneralBrock.com)]
*[http://www.galafilm.com/1812/e/people/green.html Battle of 1812- People & Stories: Billy Green]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080720004727/http://www.galafilm.com/1812/e/people/green.html Battle of 1812- People & Stories: Billy Green]
*[http://www.hamiltonpostcards.com/pages/stoneycreek.html Vintage Hamilton Postcards: Battlefield House]
*[http://www.hamiltonpostcards.com/pages/stoneycreek.html Vintage Hamilton Postcards: Battlefield House]
*[http://www.torontoghosts.org/hamilton/battlefieldhouse.htm Ontario Ghosts & Hauntings Research Society: Battlefield House]
*[http://www.torontoghosts.org/hamilton/battlefieldhouse.htm Ontario Ghosts & Hauntings Research Society: Battlefield House]


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==See also==
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{{seealso|List of attractions in Hamilton, Ontario}}

==Affiliations==
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The Museum is affiliated with: [[Canadian Museums Association|CMA]], [[Canadian Heritage Information Network|CHIN]], and [[Virtual Museum of Canada]].

===Video clips===
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz8FZk7muzE Battle of Stoney Creek Reenactment 2007 (1 of 4)]- Held annually in June.[[Youtube]]
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{{Hamilton}}
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Latest revision as of 13:04, 30 September 2023

Battlefield House
Map
Established1962
LocationStoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
TypeNational Historic Site of Canada
WebsiteOfficial site

Battlefield House near King Street East and Centennial Parkway in Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is a living history museum and site of the historic Battle of Stoney Creek on June 6, 1813, which was fought during the War of 1812. It was built in 1796. The house and 15.5 acres (6.3 ha) of parkland (Battlefield Park), were the property of the Women's Wentworth Historical Society, (1899-1962), and given by this society to the Niagara Parks Commission on January 19, 1962.[1] The park was designated a National Historic Site in 1960.[2]

Nestled under the Niagara Escarpment, this historic site is located on 32 acres (12.9 ha) of park land linked to the Bruce Trail. Also located on the property are the Battlefield Monument and the Grandview (Nash-Jackson House) building. Smith's Knoll Cemetery is also nearby, across King Street East from the park. During the first weekend in June, a re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek is held with re-enactors in full regalia, representing both the British and American sides. The 2016 event was the 35th such re-enactment.[3]

The re-enactments scheduled for 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to the covid-19 pandemic. In mid-May 2022 it was revealed that the upcoming re-enactment would also be cancelled due to "uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 restrictions" and construction taking place at Battlefield House, but would return in 2023.[4] However, at a meeting held on May 19, it was revealed that the re-enactment would be "permanently" cancelled. Friends of Battlefield Museum withdrew its support for the museum following the meeting.[5]

British units made a night attack on an American encampment. Due in large part to the capture of both American brigadier generals, and an overestimation of British strength by the Americans, the battle was a victory for the British, and a turning point in the defence of Upper Canada.[1]

War of 1812 Re-enactment, Stoney Creek, Ontario, an annual event (June) at Battlefield House

The museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada.

  • Battle of Stoney Creek
    Battle of Stoney Creek
  • Stoney Creek Battlefield House
    Stoney Creek Battlefield House
  • Battlefield Park Entrance
    Battlefield Park Entrance
  • Re-enactors (in UK uniforms) fire muskets toward the "Americans" in annual commemorations
    Re-enactors (in UK uniforms) fire muskets toward the "Americans" in annual commemorations
  • Battlefield House in Stoney Creek, 1959
    Battlefield House in Stoney Creek, 1959
  • Battlefield House in Stoney Creek, 1959
    Battlefield House in Stoney Creek, 1959

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Battlefield House Museum - Billy Green, the Scout". Archived from the original on 2008-01-30. Retrieved 2008-08-20.
  2. ^ Battle of Stoney Creek National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places.
  3. ^ Lennie, Laura (May 27, 2015). "Annual Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek just around the corner". Hamilton News. Metroland (a division of the Toronto Star). Retrieved June 5, 2016. Each year, we strive to ensure that the re-enactment is an event that not only commemorates what occurred at the site over 200 years ago, but also provides historical information related to what was occurring around the world in the early 19th century," Ramsay said. Hundreds of re-enactors ... participate ...
  4. ^ "Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek remains on hiatus for 2022". The Hamilton Spectator. 13 May 2022.
  5. ^ "City blasted for scrapping Battle of Stoney Creek re-enactments". The Hamilton Spectator. 3 June 2022.
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