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Peach Tea

Hutchison House will host the 32nd annual Peach Tea on Thursday, August 15th   from noon to 4pm.  Enjoy the feeling of an old time summer social, as you indulge in an afternoon of home-baked scones served with fresh peaches and whipped cream or ice cream, topped with blueberries.  Tea, iced tea, or lemonade will add … Read more

Scottish Tea

Celebrate the summer season with the start of our Scottish Tea Season on Tuesday, July 2nd  2024. Scottish Teas will continue every Tuesday- Saturday until August 31, 2024 from 1-4 pm. Scottish Tea, served on the terrace in the period garden, includes fresh baked scones, preserves, whipped cream, oatcakes, and tea, lemonade, or ice tea … Read more

Summer Workshops For Kids

Are you looking to beat the summertime boredom? Parents or grandparents looking to find an activity to occupy some of the children’s time this summer? Look to Hutchison House for the answer. We offer a fun alternative to full time camp programs. We start on Thursday mornings and by noon have completed something fun and … Read more

PA Day Camp: Make your own journal

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 memories. The Camp is Friday June 7, 2024 from 9:30am – 12pm  … Read more

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea-SOLD OUT

   The Volunteers of Hutchison House Museum are hosting an elegant Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on Sunday May 12th, starting at 2:00pm to celebrate this special occasion. A light lunch of delicious savories, sweets and tea will be served in the historic Keeping Room by firelight. Tickets for the event are $30 each and pre-registration … Read more

Solar Eclipse PA Day Camp

Looking for a fun activity for this upcoming PA Day Hutchison House Museum will host a solar eclipse themed Day Camp on April 8, 2024 from 9:30-12pm. Children will create a variety of eclipse themed crafts as well as decorate a pair of solar eclipse glasses that meet the international ISO 12312-2 standard and are … Read more

St. Patrick’s Day Pick Up Meal

Hutchison House Museum 270 Brock St. Peterborough, ON K9H 2P9 705-743-9710   www.phs-hutchisonhouse.ca St. Patrick’s Day Take Home Meal Orders due by: Monday, March 11 5pm Pick update: Friday, March 15 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 … Read more

Speaker Series: Rock N’ Roll Comes to Peterborough

One of Peterborough’s original rock and roll performers, Geoff Hewitson will take us on a trip down memory lane as he speaks about the beginning of rock and roll and how it found its way to Peterborough. As a documentary filmmaker, Geoff has won two Star awards for his role as filmmaker and producer on … Read more

March Break

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 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12.  Please make sure to bring a … Read more