Ireland House at Oakridge Farm

Submitted by tourismburlington on Sat, 07/25/2009 - 16:18
Photo Credit: Tourism Burlington
Photo Credit: Tourism Burlington

Built between 1835 and 1837 Ireland House was the home of Joseph Ireland, one of Burlington’s earliest settlers. Emigrating from England in 1819, he petitioned for land at Oakridge Farm and so began a legacy that continues today. Joseph and his descendants occupied Ireland House until 1985.

In 1987, the City of Burlington purchased the property from the estate and established a museum, restoring the homestead to illustrate three distinct time periods: 1950s, 1890s and 1920. Ninety percent of the furnishings are original to the Ireland family, while the restoration of other missing elements brings the Museum back to its feeling of a period home and significantly, a working farm. The property consists of four acres of woodland, gardens, potting shed, cottage/drive shed and picnic areas. For more information please call 1-800-374-2099 or visit http://www.museumsofburlington.com.

The museum is located at 2168 Guelph Line.

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