Birth of the Women's Institute Hub

The Women's Institutes is an organization dating back to 1897 with it's humble beginnings rooted in Southern Ontario. This Hub brings together the historic homes of its founders, Adelaide Hunter Hoodless and Erland and Janet Lee. Explore the Georgian home of Adelaide in St. George and the Gothic revival home of the Lees both in person and online. Both sites are offering in person and online events, including; tours, crafts, games and seminars!

Events at this hub

Virtual Homestead Tours
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead
St George, ON

Erland Lee Museum Home Grounds Tour
Erland Lee (Museum) Home, Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
Stoney Creek, ON

Erland Lee Museum Home Plarning
Erland Lee (Museum) Home, Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
Stoney Creek, ON

Erland Lee Museum Home Virtual Tour
Erland Lee (Museum) Home, Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
Stoney Creek, ON


Victorian Games Day

Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead

St George, ON

Sep 24

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM



Tweedsmuir Histories Seminar

Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead

St George, ON

Oct 15

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM