Duffy Homestead

The Duffy Homestead is a historical property in Bolton, Ontario that is being restored!

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Yesterday we took special time to remember those who have fought for our freedoms.

In the Duffy Museum, we have a permanent display showcasing the military involvement of the Duffy family.

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How do you fit modern functionality in to a heritage restoration?

With clever disguise!

We used remaining woold and roof tiles from the barn restoration to create a building to contain our propane tank!

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We hosted our Irish Pioneer Harvest Festival! The event was a success with historical groups, local politicians, & friends came to share in the day…and of course, the potato harvest! Our favourite Irish folk group played traditional Irish music and the Irish dancers entertained!

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Today is #NationalVinegarDay! 🫙 🫙

For pioneers, vinegar was an incredibly valuable and versatile item. Not only was it used for cooking and preserving food, but it also served as a cleaning agent, a medicine, and a means to keep insects at bay.

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In light of the Halloween holiday, we wanted to share one of the pumpkins we grew on the Duffy Homestead this year! 🎃

This is our first year growing pumpkins - and it is something we intend to keep working at each year.

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#Caledon #Bolton #Orangeville

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"Shadows of a thousands years rise again unseen, voices whisper in the trees, 'Tonight is Halloween!'" - Dexter Kozen 🎃

#halloween #happyhalloween #Caledon #Bolton #Orangeville #Brampton #Aurora #DufferinCountry #Halton #PeelRegion #York #Toronto

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According to Irish mythology, we carve pumpkins on Halloween because of a trickster named Stingy Jack! 🎃 Source: Elysiangnosis

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Did you know that Halloween actually originated in Ireland? That’s right! The festival traces its roots back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated over 2,000 years ago! 🎃

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Oct is #FirePreventionMonth. Before fire services, pioneers would need to take prevention into their own hands. When a fire did occur on the farmland, some pioneers would actually set count-fires, effectively “chocking out” the larger fire’s oxygen supply.
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Dumplings…

A dumpling is made of pieces of dough wrapped around a sweet or savoury filling of your choice.

The most common types of dumplings have been steamed or fried but baking, simmering, and boiling are also options.

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Stone was an important building material for pioneers!

We were able to salvage stone from the original Duffy Homestead and restore it for our barn and museum.

Here are some of the stages of that process…

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Did you know about this common English word that came from the Irish language?

The Irish language is responsible for many everyday words, such as…

“You dig?”

The jazz slang about being hip to the groove comes from the Irish “tuig” as in “an dtuigeann tu?”

Source: IrishStar

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We have had the privilege of hosting Thanksgiving celebrations at the Duffy Homestead since the restoration has been far enough along…

Here is a great video of a multi-generational celebration from 2022…

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“Thanksgiving is a joyous invitation to shower the world with love and gratitude.” - Amy Leigh Mercree

#thanksgiving #happythanksgiving #longweekend #turkey #turkeyday #Caledon #Bolton #Orangeville #Brampton #Aurora #DufferinCountry #Halton #PeelRegion #York #Toronto

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The Town of Caledon has specially designed 13 different heritage walking tours throughout Alton, Belfountain, Bolton, Caledon East, Caledon Village, Cheltenham, Inglewood, Mono Mills, and Terra Cotta.

Follow the link to get the tour guides and maps!
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Celebrate Caledon’s unique Heritage during the 50th Anniversary celebrations and explore the Duffy Homestead after Yoga! Join us for Yoga in the Orchard at the Duffy Homestead on Sunday October 6th from 9-10am. Registration is required.

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#DuffyHomestead #Restore #RestoredHomes #RestoredHeritageHomes #Pioneer #Museum #HeritageMuseum #BoltonHeritageMuseum #Caledon #Bolton #Palgrave #Orangeville #Brampton #Aurora #DufferinCountry #Halton #York #Toronto

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Celebrate Caledon’s unique Heritage during the 50th Anniversary celebrations and explore the Duffy Homestead after Yoga!

Join us for Yoga in the Orchard at the Duffy Homestead on Sunday October 6th from 9am-10am.

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#DuffyHomestead #Restore

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Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
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