Hello sweet friends. Today I have Two Cozy Colonial Homes for you to tour. I think that you will really enjoy the simplistic lines and classic colors. Both of the homes are located near Niagara-On-The-Lake Ontario, Canada.
Two Cozy Colonial Homes
On our visit to Niagara Falls we had purchased the Canadian Niagara Falls Adventure Plus Pass. These two homes are both included in the attractions you can visit. This first is the Laura Secord Home.
Mrs. Secord was a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. She is known for having walked 20 miles (32 km) out of American-occupied territory in 1813 to warn British forces of an impending American attack.
The home was built 1803. It is a good representation of a settler’s permanent dwelling in Upper Canada.
The living room features a lovely arch next to the fireplace.
The guides are dressed in historically correct Regency/Georgian attire.
Kitchen
I absolutely loved the layout and light in this kitchen.
However, it might take me a minute to get the hang of cooking on an open hearth.
Upstairs
Upstairs, there were three nice sized bedrooms.
A cozy scene.
There were seven pillows across one bed. Each embroidered with the name of one of Laura Secord’s seven children.
In the children’s room there was an antique paper playhouse.
It was these type of playhouses that I based my two pumpkin diorama’s on.
You can read about those HERE.
Laura Secord candies are are well known in Canada. In 1913, Frank P. O’Connor opened a small candy store in Toronto where he sold hand-made chocolates named after the Canadian heroine. The home was lovingly restored with antique furniture by the company in 1971. The homestead was gifted to Niagara Parks in 1998.
McFarland House
The McFarland House was built in 1800 by Scotsman John McFarland.
The home was used as a military hospital during the War of 1812 by both the Americans and the British.
The historic gardens outside the home are tended by the Garden Club of Niagara. The garden features medicinal herbs, vegetables and flowers used for decorating.
The paint colors are all historically accurate to the property.
As no flash photography is allowed some of the images are a bit dark.
I thought that the table setting was quite interesting.
The Living Room
Both homes feature an oil cloth floor covering in a checkboard design. They were extremely popular.
There’s good reason so many tea sets are featured in the home.
Afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the conservatory.
The upstairs features some well appointed bedrooms.
I loved the wallpaper and mantel decor in this room.
I hope you have enjoyed touring these two cozy Colonial homes.
I’m taking a few days off to celebrate Sweet Guy’s birthday and attend parent weekend at UNT.
I’ll see you on Monday!
Laura
So interesting Laura, thank you for sharing. I love seeing history (even though Mrs. Secord could be seen as betraying America, she was afterall a Canadian) but still her efforts were amazing. I also love seeing the kitchens. Have a great day.
These are both wonderful but I really gravitate most toward the Secord home and would love to visit that. (Your photos are wonderful, by the way.) Secord’s reminds me very much of the Hancock Shaker Village in many ways. A bit more “fancy” but wonderful lines. I love the writing nook by the fireplace. I’ve always been in love with the theatre models (Have you ever been to Pollock’s toy shop and museum in London? They have a lot of them.) And your pumpkin is beautiful.
I love historic home tours, even when I don’t get to see them in person! Your pumpkin dioramas are enchanting! Oh, and I tried the Harvest Hash the other day & it’s a winner. I seasoned it with thyme & it was delicious.
Your post is awesome! I loved both homes!
Have a great week,
Teri