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The Cottages - Our Offices

The Thomas House​

Get out safely and enjoy a historic self-guided walk.
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Videos to see depicting life in the 1800s.
The Thomas House:
 
-The Secret Room
-Welsh Cakes
-Cool Gadgets
-The Bed

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Old Oakville:
 
-Captain Sam McGiffin house
-The Worn Doorstep
-James Kelley house
-Afternoon Tea and Gossip
-Captain Wilson and the Underground Railroad
Complete a Thomas House cross word puzzle. Visit The Thomas House for clues.
Watch Welsh Cakes being made.                                                    Then make some at home.                         
Create some crafts.

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Jacobs Ladder is traditionally made with wood and ribbon. Cardboard layers glued together can be used. Ribbon holds the pieces together. There are many variations, including wedding keepsakes.
What better way to spend spring break than doing plenty of DIY crafts and activities as a family? Doing a few crafts and other projects can help bring your family together and create new memories.​​
The game of graces was played by two players. Each player had a stick. Using the sticks, the players tossed a hoop to one another. The game was meant to encourage children to move gracefully.
In a safe way; set the pace, for walks around Old Oakville. Learn about people that walked before you. There are fascinating stories about some of the buildings as well.