From the website: Located on the Grand River, Chiefswood National Historic Site is the only remaining pre-Confederation Indian mansion in Ontario. Built between 1853 and 1856 by Mohawk Chief George H.M. Johnson for his English bride, Emily Howells, Chiefswood is of national architectural and historic significance because it speaks to the Johnson family's role as intermediaries between Native and European cultures. Here at Chiefswood in 1861 the poet and performer Pauline Johnson was born, and drew inspiration for her literary works. Historically, Chiefswood was a place where cultures met, and today, as a gateway to the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, Chiefswood introduces visitors to the rich culture and heritage of the Six Nations, the Johnson family and Pauline Johnson.
