Fire and Wood Don’t Mix – Early Hamilton Wooden Churches

In years before Hamilton became a city, fire was a constant danger and resulted in the loss of many early … More

Rare Today, Common Then – Hamilton Wooden Churches

Prior to the late 1840s and early 1850s, almost all buildings were constructed of wood. Allan MacNab’s Dundurn Castle (1833-35) … More

When we look at today’s historic churches, we are often looking at a later building that is much larger than … More

Another example of a possible family cemetery is that of Dr. William Case 1776-1848). Dr. Case was Hamilton’s first Doctor … More

A grave is a statement about place and family. A grave say that we have roots in this landscape and … More

“Cemeteries are key elements in the creation of memories, heritage, and attitudes towards the dead and the dying.” Deathscapes, Memory, … More

The Binkley Hollow Cemetery is another beautiful graveyard located across the valley from the Binkley Pioneer cemetery. In the campus … More

Marks Binkley died in 1805 and had the following inscription placed on his gravestone: “When I am dead and buried, … More

In the early years, Hamilton consisted mostly of farms. As a result, graveyards were typically devoted to one family. Located … More