Bronte Historical Society, Sovereign House

Bronte Historical Society

Service: Sovereign House

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Record #: OAK3308

Last Full Update: 23 May 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-825-5552
E-Mail	brontehistoricalsociety@bellnet.ca
Website	www.brontehistoricalsociety.ca
Contact Form	www.brontehistoricalsociety.ca/?page_id=2297
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram
Primary Contact	Margaret White, Resource Coordinator, Bronte Historical Society; Phone: 289-795-7261

Site Information

Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	Sovereign House 7 West River St Oakville, ON L6L 6N9 View Google Map
Intersection	Bronte Rd and Lakeshore Rd W
Physical Access	Partially Accessible - upper floor is not accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	An historical home constructed by Charles Sovereign between 1825 and 1846 occupied by one of Canada's famous authors, Mazo de la Roche, from 1910-1915 saved from demolition by the Bronte Historical Society and the Town of Oakville, in 1988 moved from its original location on Shoreline Dr to Bronte Bluffs Park copy of the Sovereign Diaries, which contain detailed insight into the construction of the house, is available on location owned by the Town of Oakville operated as a heritage display centre for local history by the Bronte Historical Society showcases artifacts related to the builder, the lifestyles of the 1800s and Bronte Harbour rotating exhibits and surrounding gardens cultivated in the 1910 style with lakeside walkways Art On The Bluffs, showcase of local artists, hosted in the North Wing of Sovereign House Rental Facilities North Wing available year round for meetings capacity 45 people fully accessible air conditioned small patio with garden parking
Hours	Season May 24-Oct 22, Wed, Sat, Sun 1 pm-4 pm
Areas Served	Halton Region
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	No application required for admission
Languages	English
Fees	Service - rental fees ; Admission - donation

Categories and Classification

Service Categories	Historic Preservation ; Meeting Space
Older Adult Main Categories	ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories	Historic Preservation ; Museums & Historical Societies

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