The Early Days, Eldon House from 1834-1890

A sepia image of a white house. There are extensive gardens in the front and there is a lady with a parasol on the lawn as well as a man gardening.

Eldon House Celebrates its 190th Anniversary, Part 1 of 3

Eldon House Second Floor, February through July

This exhibit focusses on the formation of Eldon House and its inhabitants from the first and second generation, including its architectural changes, additions, and development of the property. It sets the context for the two following exhibits by exploring the earlies histories of the London area, the towns development and the role of the Harris Family in the community.

We acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak and Attawandaron. We honour and respect the history, languages and culture of the diverse Indigenous people who call this territory home.

We acknowledge all the treaties that are specific to this area: the Two Row Wampum Belt Treaty of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy/Silver Covenant Chain; the Beaver Hunting Grounds of the Haudenosaunee NANFAN Treaty of 1701; the McKee Treaty of 1790, the London Township Treaty of 1796, the Huron Tract Treaty of 1827, with the Anishinaabeg, and the Dish with One Spoon Covenant Wampum of the Anishnaabek and Haudenosaunee.

The three Indigenous Nations that are neighbours to London are the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation; Oneida Nation of the Thames; and the Munsee-Delaware Nation who all continue to live as sovereign Nations with individual and unique languages, cultures, and customs.