Battlefield House (Stoney Creek, Ontario) facts for kids
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| Established | 1962 |
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| Location | Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. |
| Type | National Historic Site of Canada |
Battlefield House is a special museum in Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It is a "living history" museum, meaning it shows what life was like in the past. The house was built in 1796. It is famous because the important Battle of Stoney Creek happened here on June 6, 1813. This battle was part of the War of 1812.
The house and its park, called Battlefield Park, cover about 15.5 acres (6.3 hectares). The Women's Wentworth Historical Society owned the property for many years. In 1962, they gave it to the Niagara Parks Commission. The park became a National Historic Site in 1960.
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Explore Battlefield Park
Battlefield House is located on 32 acres (13 hectares) of park land. This beautiful area is found under the Niagara Escarpment. It is also connected to the Bruce Trail, a long hiking path.
Inside the park, you can find the Battlefield Monument. There is also the Grandview (Nash-Jackson House) building. Nearby, across King Street East, is Smith's Knoll Cemetery.
The Battle of Stoney Creek
The Battle of Stoney Creek was a key event during the War of 1812. This war was fought between the United States and the British (who controlled Canada at the time).
On June 6, 1813, British soldiers made a surprise night attack. They attacked an American army camp right here. The British managed to capture two American generals. The Americans also thought the British army was much bigger than it was.
Because of this, the British won the battle. This victory was a very important moment for the defence of Upper Canada (which is now Ontario). It helped turn the tide of the war in this region.
Re-enactments and Events
For many years, a re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek was held every June. People dressed up in old uniforms from both sides. They would show how the battle happened. The 2016 event was the 35th time this re-enactment took place.
Sadly, the re-enactments for 2020 and 2021 were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event planned for 2022 was also cancelled. This was due to ongoing health concerns and construction at the house. In May 2022, it was announced that the re-enactment would be permanently cancelled.
Museum Connections
Battlefield House is connected to several important organizations. These include the CMA. It also works with the CHIN. The museum is also part of the Virtual Museum of Canada.
Images for kids
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Battle of Stoney Creek
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Stoney Creek Battlefield House
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Battlefield Park Entrance
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Re-enactors (in UK uniforms) fire muskets toward the "Americans" in annual commemorations
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Battlefield House in Stoney Creek, 1959
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Battlefield House in Stoney Creek, 1959
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See also
In Spanish: Casa Battlefield (Stoney Creek) para niños
