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Lennox & Addington County Museum for a welcome and introduction to Napanee. The museum, housed in a 19th century jail, is an historical and genealogical research center. Next door is the refurbished Court House, originally designed by Thomas Fuller, the architect of Canada's first Parliament Buildings.

Napanee drive: see Springside Park with the falls which ran Napanee`s first mill in 1786; the Town Hall, is an example of carefully preserved 19th century architecture. It also has links with Canada's first Prime Minister; Sir John A. delivered his last campaign speech in 1891 from the balcony of the Town Hall. There is also time for a look at the shops - arts and crafts, galleries etc.

Historic Bath - The Settlement of Bath dates back to the American Revolution and owes its existence to a group of United Empire Loyalists. In 1783, the Townships of Kingston and Ernestown were laid out and in 1784, the Jessup Loyal Rangers drew lots for their land along the Bay of Quinte around what is now Bath. Names still common in the town - Hawley, Davy, Rose, Amey - were entered on the map as each drew his lot.

Fairfield Gutzeit House - the old Fairfield-Gutzeit House, on the lakeshore. The Fairfields first came to Bath in 1793 when William Jr. and Benjamin left their father's home near Amherstview. The home was built in 1796. Both brothers were active in the town and served as M.L.A.'s. It has gone through changes since first built. In its original form the roof line was plain, without gables, dormers or the south side porch. The symmetrical south facade, with side lighted entrance are original and place the structure among the early classical buildings in Ontario.

Allan Macpherson House: Step back ... to a time when Sir John A. Macdonald roamed the halls of Napanee's proudest historical homes. Built in 1826, the Macpherson House has seen many distinguished people come and go. Now a museum, the house preserves a way of life so that we may relive the past and remember how it used to be ... Staff in period costumes will be pleased to show you around the House.


 

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