Hutchison House PHS Speaker Series: 125 Years of Lawn Bowling in Peterborough Presentation by Elwood Jones Tuesday September 15, 2026 7:30-9pm Peterborough Lions Community Centre 347 Burnham St Admission is free (Donations welcome) Join us Tuesday September 15, 2026 from 7:30-9:00pm for Elwood Jones’ Presentation ‘125 Years of Lawn Bowling in Peterborough.’ Elwood Jones will be presenting … Read more
Hutchison House will host the 34th annual Peach Tea on Thursday, August 13th 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 Season has arrived! Celebrate the summer season with the start of our Scottish Tea Season on Thursday, July 2nd 2026. Scottish Teas will continue every Tuesday- Sunday until September 6, 2026 from 1-4 pm. Scottish Tea, served on the terrace in the period garden, includes fresh baked scones, preserves, whipped cream, oatcakes, and … Read more
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
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