The Peterborough Historical Society is pleased to announce a new scholarship for graduating high school students. The $1,500.00 scholarship will go to a student graduating from a high school located in the City of Peterborough or in Peterborough County. “As tuitions are rising and OSAP payments are being cut, it’s more challenging than ever for … Read more
Looking for fun creative activities for children this March Break? Hutchison House hosts a variety of fun crafts and activities over the spring break. Day camps will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on March 13th, 16th, 18th, 19th and 20th. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12. Please make sure to bring a peanut-free … Read more
Dates: Wednesday February 4 Wednesday March 4 Wednesday April 1 Wednesday May 6 Wednesday June 3 Wednesday October 7 Wednesday November 4 Wednesday December 2 Sittings: 12 and 1:30 Cost: $25 Enjoy a delicious home cooked meal by the hearth fire in the Historic Keeping Room. Sittings at … Read more
Orders due by: Thursday, March 12 5pm Pick update: Tuesday, March 17 12pm-2pm Experience a taste of Ireland from the comfort of your own home with a delicious St. Patrick’s Day take-home meal. Enjoy corned beef and colcannon with roasted carrots and Irish soda bread, followed by a scrumptious Irish apple cake with custard for … Read more
Presentation by Dan Buchannon 7:30-9pm Peterborough Lions Community Centre 347 Burnham St Admission is free (Donations welcome) Known as the ‘History Guy’ of Brighton, Dan Buchanan spent his career in IT with a side love, turned full time hobby of genealogy and history. His first book ‘Murder in the Family; the Dr. King Story’ combined … Read more
Celebrating International Women’s Day with artist Don Stuart Sunday March 8, 2026 1-4 pm $5 for PHS and Friends members; $10 for non-members Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day, on Sunday March 8, 2026 from 1-4pm with a special talk with artist Don Stuart creator of the ‘Homage’ Exhibit currently at Hutchison House … Read more
PA Day Camp: Make your own journal Friday January 30, 2026 9:30am-12pm In this workshop children will create their very own hand crafted journal. Your child will not only feel satisfaction for making their own book and personalizing it however they would like, but it will also make a great space for them to store … Read more
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Peterborough Theatre Guild, 364 Rogers St, 7:30 p.m. D’Arcy Jennish, Bea Quarrie and Beth McMaster “Peterborough Theatre Guild a Behind the Scenes Tour” ‘History buffs, theatre goers and area residents will get a rare treat next week on Tuesday Jan.20 at 7:30 pm: A chance to tour backstage ad the Peterborough … Read more
Robbie Burns Day Meal to go order deadline: January 19, 2026 Robbie Burns Day Meal to go pick up: January 23, 2026 1pm to 3pm. The first Burns super was held in Ayrshire, Scotland in 1801 to celebrate the life of Scotland’s National Poet Robert Burns. Robbie Burns Day is considered a key cultural heritage … Read more
HOGMANAY AT HUTCHISON HOUSE JANUARY 1, 2026 1-3:30 p.m. The Scots have been celebrating Hogmanay since the 16th century. Before the Reformation, the Scots celebrated a wide range of festivals from Christian, Norse and Celtic traditions. At the time of the Reformation, the Church of England cancelled all festivals except the most important feast days … Read more
