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is a non-profit, volunteer organization in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. We raise funds for the preservation, restoration and acquisitions for Willistead Manor in olde Walkerville. We've been around for about 30 years and currently have 57 volunteer members. Membership is just $15 per year and thirty hours of volunteer time per year. Young and old, we need your help!

Willistead Manor was built by Edward Chandler Walker, second son of Hiram Walker, and his wife Mary Elizabeth Griffin Walker. Construction began in 1904 and was completed in 1906. Mr. Walker called Willistead home until his death in 1915. Mrs. Walker continued to live at the house until she moved to Washington D.C. in 1921.

The heirs and family of E.C. Walker then deeded the property to the town of Walkerville at which time it became home of the Walkerville Town Council and a library. In the 1940s it also became the home of the Art Gallery of Windsor. It served as both library and gallery until 1979 when it was deemed too small for both. At this point, the house was considered for demolition, if not for the forward-thinking group of concerned people who spearheaded the movement to save this beautiful building!

Having been completely renovated, the building was once again opened to the public and tours given throughout the year. The house can also be rented for occasions such as weddings, corporate meeting and private parties. The house is also decorated in December for the holidays and opened to the public. We conduct tours for a modest cost per person. Tours are booked through the Manor office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. To book at tour, please call the Willistead Manor office at 519-253-2365.

Come and check it out! We'd love to have you!

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Photo courtesy of Kevin Brown		ART IN THE PARK TRADITIONAL FRIENDS OF WILLISTEAD LUNCHEON PLATE June 2 and 3, 2012 Served 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $8.00 per person Come and have a sit-down in the shade and enjoy! Convenient lunches will be served in the courtyard during Art in the Park. All proceeds toward the restoration of the Manor.
		The Friends of Willistead Open House Coming September, 2012 1899 Niagara Street (at Kildare Street, Windsor) Details to follow... Interested in a tour? Call the Willistead Manor office at 519-253-2365 Learn about the history of the Manor and see where you might fit in as a volunteer! BECOME A VOLUNTEER TODAY! CONTACT US...
PAST EVENTS...
		Willistead Manor decked out for holidays! IN THE MANOR & COACH HOUSE 1899 Niagara Street (at Kildare Street, Windsor) Friends of Willistead volunteers decorated twelve rooms in the mansion with Christmas trees, ornaments, wreaths and other holiday designs. We have been decorating the mansion for over ten years. The mansion was open for holiday tours during December. Knowledgeable tour guides were on hand to give information about the Manor as well as answer questions. Groups of 25 or more may book a private tour through the office. Call 519-253-2365.
		The Witches of Willistead ball was a blast! Thank you to everyone who supported us and danced the night away! We hope everyone had as much fun as we did putting this event together! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!

Friends of Willistead