Park House is an early example of French frame log construction and is said to have been in the 1790's at the mouth of the Rouge River in Detroit. When Detroit was ceded to the United States, the owners of Park House decided to dismantle the building and float it down the Detroit River to Amherstburg. The house is named for the Park family who ran a general merchandising company which was heavily involved with Great Lakes shipping and Atlantic crossings to England. Today the Park House is a year round museum catering to the needs of visiting school children, seniors and the general public. As well as being an interesting and informative place to visit, the Park House Museum also fills the function of Amherstburg's community museum storing and displaying items of interest and importance to the area.
Location:
Amherstburg Ontario
Telephone
519-736-2511
Other History nearby:
(Dearborn) Automotive Hall of Fame
(Chatham) Chatham-Kent Museum
(Dearborn) Dearborn Historical Museum
(Detroit) Detroit Historical Museum
(Grosse Pointe) Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
(Detroit) Fisher Mansion
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06/08 Coming to The Amherstburg area
New Haven Canal Days Festival New Haven IN June4-8 The NHCD Festival Committee, which consists of a team of dedicated volunteers, community leaders, civic organizations, businesses, churches, and residents, have been working hard all year long to bring quality events to our community that will entertain the entire family.
Italian American Summer Festival Berea OH June28-30 Bocce tournament, dancing with live entertainment at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
Annual Manchester Chicken Broil Manchester MI July18 Adelicious chicken dinner complete with half chicken, roll with butter, fresh made cole slaw with secret local recipe, radishes, chips and beverage. Entertainment and camaraderie are provided for your enjoyment along with an antique car show.
Berne Swiss Days Festival Berne IN July26-28 The Swiss Day Celebration is a time for Berne to share it's heritage with authentic Swiss costume, great food, craft vendors and merchandise. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the friendly competitions for all ages.
Mohican Traditions Festival Loudonville OH August16-17 Experience "hometown" Loudonville by attending the always-popular Arts & Crafts Show!
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival Auburn IN August29-September1 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival offers the automotive heritage and history of Auburn through the promotion of events. A bike parade, poker run, bike show, field contests, good food, beer tent, music and family fun are found. The festival also conducts cruise in, truck fest, best seat and cycle fest.
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