This is an archived hub from Culture Days 2024.
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Agriculture in Trafalgar Township
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Location
Old Palermo Schoolhouse
2431 Dundas Street west Oakville
Oakville, ON
The community that we know as Oakville, Ontario was once part of Trafalgar Township. The political boundaries of Trafalgar Township ceased to exist with the amalgamation of the Township, and Oakville in 1962.
The Trafalgar Township Historical Society was established in January 2006, founded on the work of the Trafalgar 2000 Committee, a group of citizens who organized an event to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Trafalgar Township.
Our home is now in the Palermo One Room Schoolhouse, and home to our Culture day’s Events at 2431 Dundas Street West Oakville
In celebration Culture days we have created a set of experiences on “Agriculture in Trafalgar Township”as that’s what a lot of the township was…!
The Old Palermo Country Store,
- displaying and selling goods as it would have in days gone by! Farm fresh goods as well as vintage supplies you might have needed in 1910!
The Old Schoolhouse
- back to the 1 room schoolhouse days, chalkboards, wooden desks, spellers, and the teacher, visit the archives for some great stories and pictures
Life on the Farm
- a collection of artifacts and displays of early farming life
The World of Bees
- listen and see the little pollinators in action by our friends from backed Bees, a great safe learning opportunity
Local and family History
- learn about family histories, walking tours of Palermo, learn how to see the old archives online with pictures and stories of times gone by in Trafalgar Township
Family Fun at the Old Schoolhouse
- let’s do laundry as it was 100 years ago, washboards and bubbles
- The Petting Farm, visit with a variety of farm animals in a welcoming environment
- Hang out in and experience the one room schoolhouse
Please come and visit us September 28th 10 am to 3 pm
Location, Palermo schoolhouse is located on the north side of Dundas just east of old Bronte Road, access by car is by WESTBOUND traffic only.
Parking, is at 3 locations, providing lots of free space!;
- the Palermo Schoolhouse
- ÉSC Sainte-Trinité 2600 Grand Oak Trail (about 180m) on the south side of Dundas from the schoolhouse, (there is a well marked pedestrian crossing to cross Dundas from the school)
- Palermo United Church about 300m west of the Palermo schoolhouse.
There will be signs that day. Alternatively, there is public transit and a well-marked crossing just west of the schoolhouse
We would like to extend our thanks to the Contributors to TTHS Culture days 2024
- Country Heritage Park
- Backed By Bees, Honey Farm and Meadery
- Wheelbarrow Orchards
- Our Halton authors
Wayne Shillum
David Hawkins
John McDonald
- Halton Peel Branch Ontario Ancestors
- Dave Bartlett, Eaton’s Historian and Displays
- David Hawkins, Oakville Bronte dairies Display
- The Palermo Pub
- VIVA Oakville Retirement Community
- The Palermo United Church
- Halton Heritage Services
- Triple C Farms
- Wendover Construction
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Events at this hub
Families and Local History
Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Oakville, ON
Sep 28
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Family Fun at the Schoolhouse
Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Oakville, ON
Sep 28
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Life on a Palermo Farm in the Early 20th Century
Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Oakville, ON
Sep 28
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Old Palermo Schoolhouse
Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Oakville, ON
Sep 28
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Palermo United Church Tour
Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Oakville, ON
Sep 28
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Visit the Palermo Country Store
Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Oakville, ON
Sep 28
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM