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New Tour: Victorian Mourning Practices

Available October 20-October 31,2025 Hutchison House Museum has gone into mourning for the remainder of October, 2025. Come for a tour of the museum between October 20 and October 31, 2025 and learn about many of the traditions surrounding Victorian funerals and their practices of mourning. From covering mirrors, portraits and door knobs in black, … Read more

New Exhibit: Homage

Our new  temporary exhibit called ‘Homage’ by Don Stuart will open on October 20th.  ‘Homage’ is a collection of 41 framed neckpieces created as a celebration and tribute to Canadian women throughout the ages and across the country in a wide range of professions and contributions to our society –mothers and artists; businesswomen and philanthropists; … Read more

PA Day Camp: Dino Dig

Friday September 26th, 2025 9:30-12 pm Cost: $25 per child Mankind’s fascination with dinosaurs began in the early 1800s when geology professor William Buckland identified the first ‘giant lizard’ bone. Fossil-mania continued throughout the 19th Century as early paleontologists continued their search for bigger and better dinosaur bones. In this program children will have fun … Read more

Peach Tea- SOLD OUT

Hutchison House will host the 33rd  annual Peach Tea on Thursday, August 14th   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

Scottish Tea Season has arrived! Celebrate the summer season with the start of our Scottish Tea Season on Wednesday, July 2nd 2025. Scottish Teas will continue every Tuesday- Sunday until August 31, 2025 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

Heritage Luncheon

Heritage Luncheon Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Sittings: 12 and 1:30 Cost: $25  Enjoy a delicious home cooked meal by the hearth fire in the Historic Keeping Room. Sittings at 12 and 1:30. Reservations required and $25 per person. Meals vary per month and include coffee, tea or water, plus refills, entree and dessert. For … Read more