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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. The house and {{convert|15.5|acre|ha|1|lk= out}} 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]] as a [[National_historic_site#Canada|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|lk= out}} 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 | accessdate = 2008-08-20}}</ref> The park was designated a [[National Historic Sites of Canada|National Historic Site of Canada]] in 1960.<ref>{{CRHP|16143|Battle of Stoney Creek National Historic Site of Canada}}</ref>


Nestled under the [[Niagara escarpment|Niagara Escarpment]], this historic site is located on {{convert|32|acre|ha|1}} of park land linked to the [[Bruce Trail]].
Nestled under the [[Niagara escarpment|Niagara Escarpment]], this historic site is located on {{convert|32|acre|ha|1}} of park land linked to the [[Bruce Trail]].
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Image:Battlefield Park.JPG|Battlefield Park Entrance
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==Affiliations==
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The Museum is affiliated with: [[Canadian Museums Association|CMA]], [[Canadian Heritage Information Network|CHIN]], and [[Virtual Museum of Canada]].

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===References===
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==See also==
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* [[List of attractions in Hamilton, Ontario]]
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* [[Sara Galbraith Beemer‎|Sara Galbraith Beemer‎ Calder]]



==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/ Batttlefield House Stoney Creek (Official Site)]
*[http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/ Batttlefield House Stoney Creek (Official Site)]
*[http://www.visit1812.com/historic-sites/BattlefieldHouseMuseumand.html Official War of 1812 Bicentennial website: Batttleefield House]
*[http://www.visit1812.com/historic-sites/BattlefieldHouseMuseumand.html Official War of 1812 Bicentennial website: Batttleefield House]
*[http://www.myhamilton.ca/myhamilton/CityandGovernment/CultureandRecreation/Arts_Culture_And_Museums/HamiltonCivicMuseums/Battlefield/ Battlefield House (www.myhamilton.ca)]
[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)]
*[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]
*[http://www.galafilm.com/1812/e/people/green.html Battle of 1812- People & Stories: Billy Green]
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*[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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* [[List of attractions in Hamilton, Ontario]]
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* [[Sara Galbraith Beemer‎|Sara Galbraith Beemer‎ Calder]]
[http://ontarioalive.com/battlefield-house-museum-stoney-creek-ontario/ Review Of Battlefield House Museum - With Picture Album]


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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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Revision as of 21:16, 17 January 2011

Battlefield House
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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 of Canada 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.

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]

Images

  • Battle of Stoney Creek
    Battle of Stoney Creek
  • Stoney Creek Battlefield House
    Stoney Creek Battlefield House
  • Battlefield Park Entrance
    Battlefield Park Entrance

Affiliations

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

References

  1. ^ a b "Battlefield House Museum - Billy Green, the Scout". Retrieved 2008-08-20.
  2. ^ Battle of Stoney Creek National Historic Site of Canada. Canadian Register of Historic Places.

See also


Battlefield House (www.myhamilton.ca)


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