About FHHA

200th Anniversary of Fairfield House

The Fairfield Homestead Heritage Association (FHHA) formed in 1990 when the provincial agency responsible for Fairfield House ceased operation of Fairfield Historical Park. The abandonment of this heritage-rich site brought together concerned local citizens, museum professionals from regional historic sites and museums, and members of the local historical societies, the Loyalist Parkway working group, and local branches of United Empire Loyalist Association and of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario.

The motto for the FHHA became "Caring about the Past; Working for the Future". The Association's aims were to preserve Fairfield House, its site, and associated collections; to provide public programs promoting the discovery and appreciation of the heritage themes relevant to the site and its region; and to see that Fairfield House had an appropriate 200th anniversary celebration.

Beginning in 1991, the FHHA has provided guided tours of Fairfield House five days a week, from Canada Day to Labour Day each summer. The 200th anniversary of Fairfield House in 1993 was FHHA's first major public event. Fairfield descendants joined FHHA members and the local community for a day of activities.

A new roof for the Homestead

After Fairfield House became the property of Loyalist Township, the FHHA gained a working agreement with the Township to continue public heritage programming at Fairfield House and to contribute to the physical preservation of the house. Since 1999, the FHHA has restored the chimney tops to their 19th century form, contributed to the painting of the house exterior, and provided half the cost of a new cedar shingle roof. A FHHA committee maintains the flower beds, shrubs, and lawn around Fairfield House and other volunteers turn their energy to a range of projects.

You're invited to become a Friend of Fairfield House. Membership fees and donations to the FHHA are eligible for charitable tax receipts. Friends enjoy a 10% discount for FHHA event tickets. As a Friend of Fairfield House, you join a group that has a commitment to the FHHA's continuing aims:

• To ensure the preservation of the Fairfield Homestead, the house, associated collections of documents, furniture, and other artifacts, and the adjacent landscape for the study, education, and enjoyment of present and future generations.

• To provide a variety of opportunities for the discovery and appreciation of the heritage of the Kingston-Quinte region through interpretive, education, and recreational programs for the public.

Visit this link to view and print our Membership Form.