Seven Oaks House Museum
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The Seven Oaks House Museum (c. 1851-3) is a museum in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
Seven Oaks House is one of the oldest surviving residences in Manitoba and one of a handful of log buildings remaining that give a picture of life at Red River during the 1800s. Built from 1851-1853 primarily of wood, with a stone foundation, the home of John Inkster is today a valuable part of the province of Manitoba's heritage. The restored dwelling is open to the public. Its furnishings, some of them original, recapture the style and use of the rooms when John Inkster and his family lived here.
The house was owned by one family, the Inksters, until 1952 when it was turned over to the city to be used as a park and museum.
Seven Oaks takes its name from a nearby creek where seven large oak trees once stood, marking the site of the Battle of Seven Oaks fought in 1816.
The museum is open to the public 7 days a week (10am - 5pm) from the May Long Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Tours are available and admission to the museum is by donation.
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on the Canadian Register of Historic Places.
Seven Oaks House is one of the oldest surviving residences in Manitoba and one of a handful of log buildings remaining that give a picture of life at Red River during the 1800s. Built from 1851-1853 primarily of wood, with a stone foundation, the home of John Inkster is today a valuable part of the province of Manitoba's heritage. The restored dwelling is open to the public. Its furnishings, some of them original, recapture the style and use of the rooms when John Inkster and his family lived here.
The house was owned by one family, the Inksters, until 1952 when it was turned over to the city to be used as a park and museum.
Seven Oaks takes its name from a nearby creek where seven large oak trees once stood, marking the site of the Battle of Seven Oaks fought in 1816.
The museum is open to the public 7 days a week (10am - 5pm) from the May Long Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Tours are available and admission to the museum is by donation.
John Inkster
John Inkster( 1799–1874) was the owner, architect, and builder of Seven Oaks House. Born in the Orkney Islands of Scotland in 1799, he arrived in the Northwest in 1821 as a Hudson's Bay Company servant, but soon became a farmer in the Red River Settlement. John Inkster was not only a farmer but also a free trader and merchant. His store and post office are located on the property and open to the public during museum hours.Affiliations
The Museum is affiliated with: CMACanadian Museums Association
The Canadian Museums Association is a national organization for the promotion of museums in Canada.The Canadian Museums Association is the national organization for the advancement of the Canadian museum sector, representing Canadian museum professionals both within Canada and internationally. The...
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Canadian Heritage Information Network
The Canadian Heritage Information Network is a Canadian government-supported organization that provides a networked interface to Canada's heritage, largely through the World Wide Web. It aims to give access to Canada's heritage for both Canadians and a worldwide audience, by supporting the...
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Virtual Museum of Canada
The Virtual Museum of Canada is Canada's national virtual museum. With a directory of over 3,000 Canadian heritage institutions and a database of over 600 virtual exhibits, the VMC brings together Canada's museums regardless of size or geographical location.The VMC includes virtual exhibits,...
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