Opening dates: Saturday, June 12 to Sunday, September 5, 2010

Come to Barnum House this summer for guided tours and special events. This historic home is one of Ontario’s finest examples of neoclassical architecture.

Eliakim Barnum immigrated to Haldimand Township from the United States around 1807 and subsequently opened a tavern, a small distillery and a grist mill. The successful entrepreneur built his home in 1819, adding 900 acres of adjoining farmland by 1820. The home’s design was influenced by American architecture that was popular in the New England states at the beginning of the 19^th century.

Barnum House is located in Grafton, approximately two hours east of Toronto. 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.
• Open Canada Day (July 1) and the Civic Holiday (August 2)

Location:

On Highway 2 at Barnum House Road in Grafton, 10 minutes east of Cobourg

Admission:

• $3 for adults
• $1.50 for children (up to 16)
• Free for children under 4

For group bookings, contact the site directly at 905-349-2656 or email barnum@heritagetrust.on.ca for information.

For media inquiries:

Catrina Colme
Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist
Ontario Heritage Trust
Telephone: 416-325-5074
Email: catrina.colme@heritagetrust.on.ca