Opening dates: Saturday, June 13 to Sunday, August 30, 2009 including Canada Day (July 1)

Come to Homewood Museum this summer for guided tours and special events. The annual Homewood Family Day, a free event for visitors of all ages, will be held July 26. Children can also be registered for the interactive Archaeology Summer Day Camp from August 11 to 14.

One of the oldest houses in Ontario, Homewood was built by Dr. Solomon Jones, a Loyalist who came to Augusta Township with his young family c. 1784. He was the area's first physician and the second member from Leeds County to be elected to the Parliament of Upper Canada (1796-1800). This large two-storey stone house (built in 1799-1800) reflects his aspirations and accomplishments. It remained in the Jones family for seven generations. Donated to the Ontario Heritage Trust in 1974, Homewood was restored with the help of Invista Canada (formerly DuPont Canada) and Parks Canada.

Homewood Museum is located between Maitland and Prescott, just over one hour from Ottawa. This National Historic Site is owned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust, an agency of the Government of Ontario dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's heritage.

Hours of operation:

Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location:

Highway 2 between Maitland and Prescott

Admission:

• $3 for adults (including seniors)
• $1.50 for students under 16
• $2 per person for groups of 15 or more
• $6 passport offers combined admission to both Homewood Museum and Fulford Place in Brockville

For more information or to make a reservation, please contact:

Pamela Brooks
Coordinator, Eastern Ontario Museum Sites
Ontario Heritage Trust
287 King Street East
Brockville, Ontario
Telephone: 613-498-3003
E-mail: homewood@heritagetrust.on.ca