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Nelles Manor Museum Nelles Manor Museum is a 1798 heritage home and War of 1812 battlefield site. Our Story:
Nelles Manor is a historical gem in the heart of Grimsby and Niagara.

It is rare piece of Canadian heritage. A family home for over two centuries, the Manor has been often viewed from afar. In 2016, owners and restorers the Coutts generously donated their home and grounds, to the people of Grimsby and Ontario as Nelles Manor Museum. An independent charitable, non-profit corporation - Nelles Manor Heritage House - was created to oversee it. In 2026 we are celebrating our 10th anniversary! Nelles Manor Museum is open to visitors through tours and many heritage and cultural events. The Nelles name is familiar to those who live in the Grimsby area, as they were one of the founding families to settle in this part of Upper Canada during the late 18th century. Colonel Robert Nelles built this gorgeous Georgian-style home and resided there with his large family until his death in 1842. The house has passed through four successive generations of Nelles descendants, and remains standing today as a testament to Robert's wisdom and perseverance through an ambitious colonial beginning. The rest of the story is told by the house itself... you'll have to come visit in person and see what it has to offer. Our admission is by donation. Friends of Nelles Manor - FREE
Museum of Niagara Association members - FREE. We also offer educational tours, special events, and facility rentals for any occasion.

Abraham Nelles' Lake Lodge in GrimsbyImage from Legacy The Nelles Story: Pioneers, Loyalists, Founding Families by Dorot...
10/16/2026

Abraham Nelles' Lake Lodge in Grimsby
Image from Legacy The Nelles Story: Pioneers, Loyalists, Founding Families by Dorothy Turcotte.

Mayhem and Murder at the Manor For three years Radcliffe Manor has been recovering after the death of Colonel Radcliffe....
10/15/2026

Mayhem and Murder at the Manor

For three years Radcliffe Manor has been recovering after the death of Colonel Radcliffe. But now there is a scream as you visit the Manor. Your host has been murdered! The Law is hours away - you are the detective and must catch the murderer. With the Radcliffe family and staff all having motives โ€“ good luck!

A One Act Murder Mystery
Script by Jennifer Toews
Directed by Lori Bruni

Come and discover who done it!

Friday October 16 & 23 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00
Saturday October 17 & 24 1:00; 2:00; 3:00; 6:00 and 7:00 and 8:00
Sunday October 18 & 25 1:00; 2:00; and 3:00

$25 per person
Tickets at www.nellesmanor.ca/events or at the museum.

Which is older Churchill Fort Prince of Wales in Manitoba? or Nelles Manor?Which is older answer from last week - Nelles...
10/15/2026

Which is older Churchill Fort Prince of Wales in Manitoba? or Nelles Manor?

Which is older answer from last week - Nelles Manor is older. The Fort Langley-Storehouse was built in 1804.

ONE TICKET AVAILABLE!Open Hearth Cooking Class at Nelles Manor MuseumSaturday November 7 at 1:00 p.m.Limited tickets ava...
10/14/2026

ONE TICKET AVAILABLE!
Open Hearth Cooking Class at Nelles Manor Museum
Saturday November 7 at 1:00 p.m.
Limited tickets available.

10/14/2026

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On October 13, 1812, American forces crossed the Niagara River from Lewiston, New York where they captured Queenston Heights.

Upon hearing the gunfire from Queenston, Maj. Gen. Issac Brock gathered his troops from Fort George and swiftly led them to the base of the escarpment to launch a counterattack. Brock, while leading his troops up the escarpment and into battle, was mortally wounded by musket fire.

However, the counterattack continued due to Britain's Indigenous allies, led by Chief Teyoninhokarawen (John Norton) and Chief Ahyonwaeghs (John Brant). The efforts of Indigenous warriors allowed British reinforcements, including the "Coloured Corps," a regiment composed of soldiers of African descent, to reach the top of the escarpment. Ultimately, the counterattack prevailed, and the American forces were forced to surrender, thus ending the Battle of Queenston Heights.

Be sure to see Brockโ€™s hat on your next visit to the Museum!

In the Gift Shop - start your Christmas shopping early!Black-eyed Susan by Adrienne Brown $25 ...
10/14/2026

In the Gift Shop - start your Christmas shopping early!
Black-eyed Susan by Adrienne Brown
$25

Tonight at 7 p.m.Online speaker series from Nelles Manor MuseumMaking Waves: The Inspiring story of Admiral Nelles and t...
10/14/2026

Tonight at 7 p.m.

Online speaker series from Nelles Manor Museum

Making Waves: The Inspiring story of Admiral Nelles and the Rise of the Royal Canadian Navy - Speaker Jennifer Gamble, Curator Naval Museum of Halifax

From a young boy attending Lakefield Preparatory School to a starry-eyed cadet in the newly formed Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Percy Walker Nelles would grow up to become one of the most pivotal figures in Canadian naval history and a key contributor to the Allied victory in the Second World War. A visionary commander, Admiral Nelles orchestrated the remarkable expansion of the RCN from a minor, little-known fleet into the third-largest navy in the world by 1945. This presentation explores the leadership, triumphs, and backstage political battles of the architect of Canada's modern navy, a leader whose legacy fundamentally shaped the nation's maritime heritage.

Mayhem and Murder at the Manor For three years Radcliffe Manor has been recovering after the death of Colonel Radcliffe....
10/13/2026

Mayhem and Murder at the Manor
For three years Radcliffe Manor has been recovering after the death of Colonel Radcliffe. But now there is a scream as you visit the Manor. Your host has been murdered! The Law is hours away - you are the detective and must catch the murderer. With the Radcliffe family and staff all having motives โ€“ good luck!
A One Act Murder Mystery
Script by Jennifer Toews
Directed by Lori Bruni
Come and discover who done it!
Friday October 16 & 23 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00
Saturday October 17 & 24 1:00; 2:00; 3:00; 6:00 and 7:00 and 8:00
Sunday October 18 & 25 1:00; 2:00; and 3:00
$25 per person
Tickets at www.nellesmanor.ca/events or at the museum.

October 13 is Major General Sir Issacs Brock Day
10/13/2026

October 13 is Major General Sir Issacs Brock Day

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126 Main Street West
Grimsby, ON
L3M1R8

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+12892357755

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