Hutchison House Book Launch: In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sandford Fleming by John Boyko Sunday, June 7, 2026 2-4 pm Join us in celebrating the life of Sir Sandford Fleming with the launch of John Boyko’s new book In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sandford Fleming on June 7 from 2-4 pm … Read more
PHS Speaker Series: My Life with Susanna Moodie and Catherine Parr Traill: Academic and Personal Reflections Presentation by Michael Peterman Tuesday May 19 7:30-9pm Peterborough Lions Community Centre 347 Burnham St Admission is free (Donations welcome) Michael Peterman will discuss and reflect upon his life’s work on the Strickland Sisters and their brethren. He will … Read more
The Volunteers of Hutchison House Museum are hosting an elegant Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on Sunday May 10th, 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 … Read more
Tuesday April 21 AGM: 7-7:30pm Presentation: 7:30-9pm Peterborough Lions Community Centre 347 Burnham St Admission is free (Donations welcome) Join us Tuesday April 21, 2026 from 7:30-9:00pm for John Boyko’s presentation 14th Colony to 51st State: America Coveting Canada following the Peterborough Historical Society Annual General Meeting at 7pm at the Lions Center in Peterborough. … Read more
Kaleidoscopes were being mass manufactured by 1874, this day we will be learning about the different types and creating our own kaleidoscopes. Have fun with this PA Day Camp on Friday April 17, 2026 from 9:30am-noon. Cost per child is $25. Children are required to bring their own peanut free snack. Registration is required. This … Read more
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