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BRANTFORD
- Myrtleville House Museum
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LOCATION:
34
Myrtleville Drive, Brantford, Ontario, N3V 1C2
Phone:
519-752-3216
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Myrtleville
House is a historic farmstead built by the Good Family who emigrated to
Canada from Ireland. Situated on 6.5 hectares of wooded parkland,
Myrtleville
houses a workshop which includes a blacksmith shop, reconstructed ice
and
smoke houses and an outdoor oven. The main building is fully furnished
1837 Georgian Style farmhouse with many heirlooms including books,
glass,
silver and pictures.
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Click
on the image to find out hours of operation.
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William
Charles Good 1876-1967
A
leading spokesman
for Canadian agrarian and co-operative movements, Good was born and
raised
on Myrtleville farm. He early developed a strong sense of social
responsibility
and, returning here after attending University of Toronto, he embarked
upon a career that effectively combined public service with farming.
Good
initially focussed his attention on agrarian issues. In 1914 he helped
found the United Farmers of Ontario and the United Farmers Co-operative
Company, organizations he subsequently served, and from, 1921-1925,
following
his election on the "Farmers' Platform", he represented Brant in the
House
of Commons. Then,
as the
president of the Co-operative Union of Canada from 1921-1945, Good
devoted
himself to promoting co-operative ideals as a means of reducing social
injustice. He championed this cause until his death.
Erected
by the Ontario Heritage Foundation
Ministry
of Citizenship and Culture
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