Open Days at the Duff-Baby House

​​​​The Duff-Baby House and Interpretation Centre is open periodically for tours and events, and also by appointment. See Upcoming Open Days at the Duff-Baby House below.

Visit the historic Duff-Bâby House on Saturday, August 26, 2023, to enjoy free admission to one of the oldest homes in the Windsor region and sit in on a discussion about researching French genealogy.

Special events include the following:

• The Duff-Bâby House will be open for self-guided tours from 12 to 4 p.m.
• Debra Honor from the Essex County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will give a talk entitled “Researching Your French Family Roots” at 12:30 p.m.
• A new bilingual exhibition will be on display inside the Duff-Bâby House chronicling the building’s history and showcasing archaeological items found on the property.

The Duff-Baby House was built in 1798 and is named for its first two owners, Alexander Duff and James Baby. It is recognized among the most significant late eighteenth-century landmarks in Upper Canada. Les Amis Duff-Baby, a local volunteer group, works with Museum Windsor to provide access to the centre, the house, and the site. Museum staff utilize this facility for public tours, community outreach programs, local heritage meetings, and other Sandwich Town community activities.

Upcoming Tour Days at the Duff-Baby House:     

•  August 26^th: 12-4 p.m.                     
• September 16^th: 12-4 p.m.
• October 14^th: 12-4 p.m.       
• November 4^th: 12-4 p.m.
• December 9^th: 12-4 p.m.