Exploring The History Around Eldon House

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Virtually unchanged since the nineteenth century, Eldon House is London’s oldest residence and contains family heirlooms, furnishings and priceless
treasures of the Harris Family. Eldon House is an historic site in downtown London that has been preserved and maintained since 1960 when it was
donated to the City of London. It was home to four generations of the Harris family, and is an excellent example of Georgian and Regency architectural
styles. Its gardens are considered among the most beautiful in the city.

Events

Eldon House is proud to offer exciting events to the public. Many of our events are tied to the life and times of the Harris Family, while others aim to promote an understanding of history and an element of fun for all ages.

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Tours

Eldon House offers tours to all age groups and education levels. Our school programs are half or full day, and adult tours focus on a particular theme or point of interest.

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Exhibitions

In addition to Eldon House as an exhibit, our curatorial staff are proud to share additional research in onsite and online exhibits.

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Education programs and tours are offered all year round for students and groups of all ages.
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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.