Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead National Historic Site

"We all connect with heritage in our own way; it can be very personal and intimate." How do you connect with heritage in your community? Check out the January edition of the Ontario Heritage Trust newsletter!

This is a free virtual gathering. Register by January 22 at [email protected] Don't forget to include your postal mailing address! This event is thanks to the Canadian Government and the New Horizon's for Seniors Program #LifeHacks - "A learning from our Elders"

This Saturday we will be revealing the winner of our lottery! You can still pick up tickets here: https://www.fwic.ca/wi-raffle-tickets-2020 Follow the instructions in the post below to sign up for our virtual event.

An update on our Giving Tuesday progress! https://givingtuesday.ca//federated-womens-institutes-of-c

This year we are part of the Giving Tuesday campaign! Find out how you can support the homestead and other charitable causes: https://givingtuesday.ca//federated-womens-institutes-of-c

Did you know? Many fashion items in Adelaide’s time promoted a kind of social distancing. From gloves, to large skirts and hats, to the secret language of parasols and handkerchiefs... Schedule a visit at our museum to see our current exhibition!

Can you guess how someone in Adelaide's family might have used this object? Hint: a similar type of device made from plastic became a popular toy for children in the late 20th century!

Today's "What Am I?"... Can you guess what people used the back of this chair for?

Adelaide's best-known quote speaks to her belief that women were the backbone of the nation and should be educated on how best to keep a home and raise a family. ~ While feminism may look much different today than in Adelaide's time, there is no doubt that her legacy has inspired generations of strong women to pursue higher education and care for others.

Every once in awhile, things change here at the Homestead. Putting up new wallpaper, moving furniture around... and in the case of a pandemic, adding some precautionary vinyl covering! (But don't worry, that part is only temporary ) This vintage photo shows what the parlour room looked like prior to some big changes in the 1990s. Do you remember when it looked like this?

Starting a Monday tradition here at the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead! Can you guess what special purpose this teacup served?

Can't hardly wait! The folks at the weather office are calling for a balmy +11. SEE YOU TOMORROW!

Enter to win with WI Canada! When you support our FWIC/WI Canada fundraiser, you're helping to support our future "Back to Basics" Educational Programming at the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead's new Learning Centre! Tickets are $5.00 each for your chance to win $5,000.00!... This cash raffle is open to residents of Ontario and anyone visiting the Homestead this summer & fall. Only 5,000 tickets will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn on December 12, 2020, at 2 pm at the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead. Order your ticket today: fwic.ca/wi-raffle-tickets-2020 - Good luck!

The Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead is closed for Labour Day Monday and will re-open on Tuesday, September 08, 2020 at 11 am. Have a safe and happy holiday.

Always a pleasure to be included on a must-see list

Tune in to the Erland Lee (Museum) Home Instagram page TOMORROW Thursday, August 19th, at 1:00pm ET for a VIRTUAL TOUR of their newest exhibit, "A Womans Work is Never Done, 125 Years of Serving Their Communities". https://www.instagram.com/p/CDmAmQ_n2Nw/

Throwback Thursday to the time Adelaide was featured in Canada's History as one of Canada's Great Women... https://www.canadashistory.ca/explore//canada-s-great-women --

Thanks to the hard work of Kathy, Lauren, Lisa & James the "Homestead" was opened on August 1st. Visitors traveled from near and far to enjoy the new themed tour "Everything Old is New Again!" Give us a call to book your tour 519 448 3873 or send us an email to [email protected] or [email protected] Covid 19 Protocols are in place. Wear a mask, clean your hands and social distancing will help to keep us all safe!

{Please Share} The Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead National Historic Site is reopening this weekend and kicking it off with FREE admission this Saturday only. We hope to see you at the Homestead this summer!

The Homestead reopens August 1st! Watch this space for more information on booking your tour.The Homestead reopens August 1st! Watch this space for more information on booking your tour.

Will you join us? Email us at [email protected] and let us know! http://www.adelaidehoodless.ca/events/current-events/

Our latest #LifeHacks program is "An Afternoon with Raptors", coming up this Friday. Secure your spot at this free event by emailing [email protected] http://www.adelaidehoodless.ca/events/current-events/

The Women's Institute began in Canada but the early history of our organization in other countries is just as fascinating.

Happy Canada Day! Wishing all Canadians from Coast to Coast to Coast a safe and happy day. Proud to be Canadian! If you need to venture out today, remember that wearing a mask not only protects others, it helps to keep you and your loved ones safe too!

Catch up on all the news from Ellen's Corner! https://www.fwic.ca/post/famous-five-ellens-corner - #womensinstitute

Happy Father's Day! Give a gift to your special loved one and help your FWIC/WI Canada with our fundraiser and support future "Back to Basics" Educational Programming at the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead's new Learning Centre! Open to residents of Ontario and anyone visiting the Homestead this summer & fall. Only 5,000 tickets will be sold. Tickets are $5.00 each for your chance to win $5,000.00! The winning ticket will be drawn on Sept. 17, 2020 at 2 pm at the Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead during the FWIC/WI Canada AGM. Order your ticket today! fwic.ca/wi-raffle-tickets-2020 or visit our website fwic.ca and click on the "Get Involved" button. Good luck! Federated Women's Institutes of Canada

The Homestead is beginning to bloom! The poppies are front left garden, yellow irises are front right garden, and these purple flowers are in our doorside garden.

Coming up this Saturday! Have you registered yet? There's still time!

Joan Holthe, president of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada joins Joshua Wall to discuss all things Adelaide: Tune in:

Victory gardens were a byproduct of the World Wars when governments promoted vegetable gardens "to supplement their food rations, contribute to the war effort, and boost morale". https://www.ctvnews.ca//canadians-are-digging-into-victory

Happy World Bee Day! Every individual can contribute to the preservation of bees and other pollinators: Plant nectar-bearing flowers for decorative purposes o...n balconies, terraces, and gardens. Buy honey and other hive products from your nearest local beekeeper. Raise awareness among children and adolescents on the importance of bees and express your support for beekeepers. Set up a pollinator farm on your balcony, terrace, or garden; you can either make it yourself or buy at any home furnishings store. Preserve old meadows which feature a more diverse array of flowers and sow nectar-bearing plants. Cut grass on meadows only after the nectar-bearing plants have finished blooming. Offer suitable farming locations for the temporary or permanent settlement of bees so that they have suitable pasture; as a consequence, they will pollinate our plants, which will thereby bear more fruit. Use pesticides that do not harm bees, and spray them in windless weather, either early in the morning or late at night, when bees withdraw from blossoms. Mulch blooming plants in orchards and vineyards before spraying them with pesticides so that they do not attract bees after being sprayed. Source: https://worldbeeday.org/en/celebrate-bee-day.html Photo by Anton Atanasov from Pexels

Looking for a dress to wear to the Homestead once we open for business? Make your own! https://brijeepatterns.wordpress.com//a-green-striped-hou/

Join us on May 30th at 2pm ET for our next edition of our online Gatherings for the New Horizons for Seniors #LifeHacks COVID-19 Virtual Workshop. "A Learning from our Elders with Marian Austin" - Make your own non-medical masks & earsavers.. Register at [email protected]

Looking for a weekend read? Check out the May edition of WI Connections! https://mailchi.mp/08cf0cad4fb6/wi-connections-may2020

Did you know that Lady Aberdeen, Ishbel Hamilton-Gordon, worked with Adelaide to found the Victorian Order of Nurses?