Guided Tour of Benares Historic House

Schedule

Thu, 02 Jan, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Benares Historic House | Mississauga, ON

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Enjoy a themed guided tour of Benares Historic House. Admission by donation, suggested donation of $5- $10 per person and $20 per family.
About this Event

The Museums of Mississauga welcome visitors for pre-booked tours. Please book your tour by registering on Eventbrite or call us at 905-615-4860, ext 2110.

One ticket is valid for up to 10 people.

Groups larger than 10 cannot be accommodated in the same time slot. If you are booking on behalf of an organization and/or your party is larger than 10 people, please contact us directly at 905-615-4860 x 2110 for our Private Tour and/or Education Program options

About Benares Historic House:

With more than 165 years of history, this exquisite Georgian style estate was home to four generations of the of the Harris and Sayers families. The house was restored and fully furnished to represent life in rural Ontario in 1918.


Cedar Park & Cherry Hill: Mississauga’s Forgotten Black History

The Museums of Mississauga invite visitors to learn about the stories of some Early Black Settlers in Mississauga. This tour explores the lives and experiences of Black families in the Peel region in the 19th Century and encourages visitors to examine the gaps in our historical record and sharing of local history. Walk through the WWI era Benares Historic House in a fully guided tour using artifacts, images, maps and interactive activities engaging visitors of all ages in the lives and stories of Early Black Settlers in Mississauga.



Family Stories of Benares

The Museums of Mississauga invite visitors to learn about the stories of the Harris family of Benares and their servants and friends. Walk through the WWI era Benares Historic House in a fully guided tour sharing the family memories connected to the house and many photographs and family heirlooms it holds and learn about what life was like in the early 1900’s Mississauga. This interactive tour engages visitors of all ages.


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Benares Historic House, 1507 Clarkson Road North, Mississauga, Canada

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