Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost
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      The Wilberforce Red Cross Outpost & Historic House is the site of the first Red Cross Outpost Hospital in Ontario, as well as the first hospital of any kind in Haliburton County and its surrounding area. The building has been declared a National Historic Site of Canada.

      The Red Cross Outpost opened in 1922 and was operated by live-in nurses until 1957. It then continued to serve various community and medical services until 1963.

      Special events and displays related to Outpost and Community history are organized regularly by the Wilberforce Heritage Guild. Please visit the Gallery to view past examples and check the Events listing for upcoming activities.

      The Historic House Museum is preserved, organized and operated by the Wilberforce Heritage Guild 1991®, a Volunteer Charitable Group and is owned and supported by the Municipality of Highlands East.

HOURS
Open Daily July & August
11:00am - 4:00pm
Or By Appointment

EVENTS

January 21 at 7:00PM
Annual Meeting of the Wilberforce Heritage Guild at the Red Cross Heritage House, Everyone Welcome

1st Thursday of each month
10:00am, Writer's Circle


CONTACT
Hilda: 705-448-2018
Cathy: 705-448-2211

2314 Loop Road [MAP]
Wilberforce, Ontario, Canada