Fort Malden National Historic Site
100 Laird Ave. N9V 1X5 Amherstburg, ON, Canada

#WhatisitWednesday? This odd structure is a smokehouse! Made from a hollowed-out tree stump, this was used to preserve meat before the invention of the refrigerator.

#WhatisitWednesday? This odd structure sits next to the Pensioner's Cottage. Do you know what it is? Let us know in the comments!

It's starting to really feel like #Spring! #DYK Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale weber), among other invasive weeds, were purposefully brought to North America by European settlers? Dandelion is one of the most useful medicinal plants as all parts can be used for various issues. In the 1800s, the more dandelions you had on your lawn the better it was! But, be careful with the white liquid in the stem of the dandelion as it may burn your skin.

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Did you get a chance to guess the answer to our #CanadaHistoryWeek #FortMaldenNHS trivia question yesterday? The answer was B! Fort Malden's defences were NOT increased during the American Civil War. In fact, Fort Malden was actually a Provincial Lunatic Asylum during the American Civil War. A bakery and laundry were built in 1861 for the Asylum - today that building is the fort’s Museum! #HistoryfromHome #HistoryWeek2020

It’s #CanadaHistoryWeek, and we’ve got some #FortMaldenNHS trivia for you to celebrate! Which statement about Fort Malden is NOT true? A. Fort Malden was burnt down by the British army during the War of 1812 B. Fort Malden’s defences were increased during the American Civil War... C. Fort Malden’s Brick Barracks turned 200 years old in 2020 Share your answer in the comments! #HistoryfromHome #HistoryWeek2020

This #RemembranceDay, let us remember those soldiers who fought, those nurses who served, and those who aided in protecting our freedom. More than 2 million Canadians served and over 100,000 made the ultimate sacrifice. We remember and honour them by wearing a poppy, a symbol from the poem "In Flanders Fields" written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget

It's #NationalHomemadeBreadDay! Nothing makes a visit to #FortMaldenNHS better than the sweet smells of homemade bread baked fresh in our cookhouse. We hope to be back breadmaking in 2021!

#FortMaldenNHS may be closed for the season, but you can still visit the waterfront pathway on weekdays! Need to bundle up? Take cozy to a new level and visit #ParksCanadaShop today! (Psst #DYK there’s #free shipping on orders over $75 within Canada?! ) https://parkscanadashop.ca/collections/comforts

If you're a big fan of #FortMaldenNHS and follow us on Facebook, we really think you should befriend the Friends pages too! Through special events, the Friends of Fort Malden generate awareness and funding to support summer youth employment at Fort Malden as well as other local historic programs. http://ow.ly/UGIL50CdJeB

#FortMaldenNHS would like to wish everyone a safe and happy #Halloween night!

October is #WomensHistoryMonth! #DYK women lived at Fort Malden in the 19th century? During the Rebellions of 1837-38, 12% of the soldiers were permitted to bring their wives and children. They lived in the barracks with the soldiers, and many were paid by the military to perform several tasks, such as laundry and sewing contracts, and assisting with the soldier’s gardens. These women were proof that every job counts!