The Thomas House - Historic Places Days

The Thomas House

Oakville, Ontario
Type
House Museum/Homestead
Address
144 Front Street, Oakville, ON, Canada
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Hours
Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sat 1:30-4:00
Phone
905-844-2695

Built in 1829 as the original home of the Merrick Thomas family, the Thomas House is furnished and presented as a pioneer home of the 1830-1840s, with many original family items. The house is operated by the Oakville Historica Society. Thomas House is normally open during the summer months when Society volunteers act as guides. With COVID, we may open again during 2022.

Be sure to ask how many people lived in the home!

An orb is seen in one fireplace photo. Is it spirit or science?

Admission is free, but donations in any amount to help sustain the house are much appreciated. As an old and fragile structure, the Thomas House requires regular care and attention, provided by Oakville Historical Society. Costs of maintenance and regular renewal are paid for from the Society’s limited resources.

The Thomas House was moved to its present location in  Lakeside Park in 1955 as a result of the efforts of Hazel Chisholm Mathews and the Oakville Historical Society. It was originally west of the Sixteen Mile Creek on a site now occupied by St. Jude’s Cemetery and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.

Normally, visiting hours are 1:30 to 4:00 P.M. as follows:

May and June Weekends

July and August Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

September Weekends
Every Holiday Monday

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly

Location

144 Front Street, Oakville, ON, Canada
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