Its a hands on kind of place with knowledgeable guides dressed in period costume to enhance each. Eight missionaries from saintemarie were martyred, and were canonized by the catholic church in 1930. Saintemarie among the hurons find out more explore book your trip books features without a shadow of a doubt, saintemarie among the hurons is one of the provinces most arresting historical attractions, comprising the carefully researched and immaculately restored site of a seventeenthcentury jesuit mission to the huron or wendat. Saintemarie among the hurons midland 2020 all you need to. Ontario huronia historical parks saintemarie among the hurons. Visit our interpretive museum and themed gift shop, and complete your stay with a delicious meal in restaurant saintemarie.
Touch history, and experience life at this historic french jesuit mission in the heart of the huronwendat first nation. The site is a reconstruction of a french jesuit mission called saintemarie, which, for ten years from 1639, stood on the very spot where the recreated. John f hayes story of its building and destruction, the intervening years, archaeological investigation of recent decades, and finally the reconstruction. Saintemarie among the hurons 16391649 photos by contributor wayne adam posted january, 2010. Find out more explore book your trip books features. The saintemarie story ontario huronia historical parks sainte.
Joseph boyden mines canadas bloody past for surprising spirituality. Archeological digs have guided the reconstruction of the village, and the information that is presented is based on indepth historical research. Step back in time to 17th century canada on georgian bay. The county of simcoe the town of midland at the museum on highway 12 1. Ontarios first european community, saintemarie among the hurons was the.
Martyrs shrine in midland, ontario, lit up during the first light festival. The authors of this 1954 copy of sainte marie among the hurons continues, that in 1855 the first student to devote his life to early jesuit history in america, the rev. One of the earliest european settlements in the province of ontario, sainte marie among the hurons is a site of national heritage significance and international interest. The history of saintemarie saintemarie among the hurons. The story of saintemarie among the hurons dates back almost four hundred years. Nevertheless, this historical site located in the heart of ontario remains a gem of. Saintemarie is a nationally significant historic site with twentyfive reconstructed buildings that include barracks, a church, workshops, residences and aboriginal shelters that illustrate life in a17th community in upper canada. Rare books on sainte marie among the hurons and what a great story about huronia in touch with history and reading about the men and women who documented it for our nations benefit a good old book, doubled signed by two historians, who helped bring saintemarie among the hurons back to the future. Nichol s play concerning the disastrous mission that the jesuits made to the huron indians in the 17th century. The spell of saintemarie among the hurons lies in the very land upon which it stands. Open from spring till fall with a special eventfirst lightheld in late novemberearly december. Without a shadow of a doubt, saintemarie among the hurons is one of the provinces.
Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this database is accurate, uptodate and comprehensive. Saintemarie among the hurons is a historical site in midland, and a mustsee national treasure. Saintemarie among the hurons was the 17 th century headquarters for the french jesuit mission on the huronwendat. Saintemarieaupaysdeshurons was a french jesuit settlement in wendake, the land of the wendat, near modern midland, ontario, from 1639 to 1649. Wendake the land apart was the ancestral homeland of the huron wendat nation, a branch of the iroquoian family. Saint among hurons abebooks abebooks shop for books. Experience ontarios oldest european community and one of canadas national historical sites. So begins the history lesson explaining the significance of sainte marie. A rebuilt 17 th century french jesuit mission close to midland in ontario, canada. Beginning in 1907, archaeological excavations were conducted at the jesuit mission site near georgian bay. Clair, lake huron, georgian bay and manitoulin island since 1985.
The mission has since been reconstructed as saintemarie among the hurons, a living museum that is adjacent to the martyrs shrine. United states history a nation divided 18401861 a new nation 17761830 after the civil war 18651870 american revolution. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Saintemarie among the hurons rough guides rough guides. Visit saintemarie among the hurons on your trip to. This is a recreated, 17th century french jesuit mission headquarters. Nichols play concerning the disastrous mission that the jesuits made to the huron indians in the 17th century. Saintemarie among the hurons is not just an important part of canadian history but a very good museum experience. In 1639, the jesuits, along with french lay workers, began construction of a fenced community that included barracks, a church, workshops, residences, and a sheltered area for native visitors. Starting in 1964, saintemarie was reconstructed as a historical site and living museum.
Sainte marie among the hurons midland all you need to. His numerous books include the first edition of a history of archaeological thought cambridge 1989, the cambridge history of the native peoples of the americas, volume 1 cambridge 1996, coedited with wilcomb e. The wendat were a matrilineal society of skilled traders and farmers. The incredible story of sainte marie among the hurons was then and continues to be a big attraction. Huronia historical parks, saintemarie among the hurons. After extensive archaeological and historical research, saintemarie among the hurons is now recreated on its original site, where the missions compelling story is brought to life. Saintemarie among the hurons was a french jesuit settlement in wendake, the land of the. Saintemarie among the hurons, the first french mission in the heart. An evening program with a sleepover will be part of our program, with some traditional foods from the time period and a chance to enjoy some friendly conversations about our history both past and present and, indeed, some spookiness. This 17th century french jesuit mission headquarters lets visitors explore the interaction of the french and native wendat huron nation whether it be via a self guided tour or school group.
The beginnings of canadian history are interwoven in the most intimate way with the efforts of the monarchy and nobility of france and the church of rome to graft upon the new world a system which in the old had brought corruption, strife, warfare and suffering. Saintemarie among the hurons was a jesuit settlement on the land of the huron wendat. In fact, im actually hand writing this post a few days before itll get typed up and posted whilst events are fresh in my mind, for today i visited a truly superb historic site in midland, ontario called saintemarie among the hurons. Bluewater tourism has been promoting the scenic travel routes, communities and coastal culture from the canadian shores of western lake erie and pelee island to lake st. By 1648, saintemarie was a wilderness home to 66 french. Saintemarie among the hurons was the 17th century headquarters for the french jesuit mission to the huron. Saintemarie among the hurons talonplays by james w. Wendake the land apart was the ancestral homeland of the huron. The history of saintemarie the spell of saintemarie among the hurons lies in the very land upon which it stands. Saintemarie among the hurons midland all you need to. Take a step back in canadas history at saintemarie among the hurons, site of ontarios first european community and headquarters for the french jesuit mission to the huron wendat people. The challenge of assembling a conservation plan for three fireplace. Founded by the jesuits in 1639, saintemarie was the centre for the mission to the huronwendat peoples.
Ontarios first european community, saintemarie among the hurons was the headquarters for the french jesuit mission to the huron wendat people. Saintemarie now stands recreated on its original location where the compelling. The historical site saintemarieamongthehurons located on the wye river. The play is about the conscience of a priest who refuses to accept salvation of his soul through the destruction of a proud people. Sainte marie among the hurons first light celebration. Effective immediately through to april 5, 2020, huronia historical parks facilities of saintemarie among the hurons, and discovery harbour, will be closed in response to public health concerns surrounding covid19. Saintemarie among the hurons was a french jesuit settlement in wendake, the land of the wendat, near modern midland, ontario, from 1639 to. Historical information ontario huronia historical parks sainte. Charles foran is the author of 10 books, including mordecai. Saintemaries brief history ended in 1649, when members of the mission community. Established in 1639, settlers built a fenced town of barracks, workshops, residences, and a church.
Rare books on sainte marie among the hurons and what a. However, community reach cannot assume liability resulting from errors or. Huronia historical parks will continue to monitor the situation and communicate further information as it is known. There are period displays of how the mission worked with guides in period costumes doing demonstrations. Weekly reading books create weekly reading books prepare for an entire week at once. Important canadian history saintemarie among the hurons. Saintemarie among the hurons is operated by huronia historical parks, and is an attraction of the ontario ministry of tourism, culture and sport. Saintemaries brief history ended in 1649, when members of the mission community were forced to abandon and burn their home of nearly ten years.
Saintemarie among the hurons was a roman catholic mission that worked among the huron. Ste marie among the hurons the canadian encyclopedia. Saintemarie among the hurons mission was designated a national historic site of canada in 1920 because it was headquarters of the jesuit mission to the hurons from 16391649. Saintemarie among the hurons in midland, simcoe county. May 2, 2020 ontarios first european community, saintemarie among the hurons was the headquarters for the french jesuit mission to the huron wendat people.
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