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Tour the restored home and gardens of historic Bellevue House knowing that seeds were planted here for the birth of a country. Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, and his family made Bellevue House their home from 1848 to 1849. Wander through the family’s preserved kitchen garden, bite into an heirloom apple, and watch costumed gardeners wielding scythes to cut the lawn in the method of the 1840s.
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facebook.comWe tip our hats to anyone who can guess what this week’s #WhatsItWednesday item is. If you recognised this as being a hat rack, you’re absolutely right. Come try one of these replica hats on during your next adventure at Bellevue House!
Make sure to stop by our historic gardens at Bellevue House this summer!
What do Babe and this week’s #WhatsItWednesday item have in common? They’re both pigs! This item would be known as a clay pig – it could be filled with hot water and used like a hot water bottle.
Ding dong! Time for this week’s #WhatsItWednesday. This is what doorbells looked like before electricity – yes, an actual bell! This would be important at Bellevue house, as the front door only opens from the inside – even Sir John A. Macdonald would have to ring the bell to be let into the house.
#WhatsItWednesday – answering all your questions about historic items! Some of them are clever – including today’s. This here is a boot jack – useful for prying your feet out of your boots. One foot on the slant, the other tucked into the C shape – and voila!
Welcome to #WhatsItWednesday! Up today we have this mysterious metal machine – a historic rat trap! Unsurprisingly, you’ll find it in the cellar of our historic house.
Take a closer look at the wood in the house - on the front door, the baseboards, the trim... notice anything funny? The graining is actually painted on! It's pine wood painted to look like oak, which was more expensive.
This week’s #WhatsItWednesday item comes from the guest room. It’s a wash basin and pitcher – helpful for staying clean between baths! Seems like a necessity, with a typical Victorian taking a submerged bath once per week.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Bellevue House. Looking forward to seeing you in 2018!
Trying to pick which desserts to make this holiday season? Mrs. Putnam's Recipe Book, published in 1849, has some neat (but minimally instructive) recipe options!
It’s #WhatsItWednesday already! Is today’s item a weapon? A teeny tiny coat rack? Nope – it’s a plate warmer! You could place your plate on a warmer like this next to the fire to warm your plate up before a meal. You’ll find this one in the historic dining room!
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