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Scottish Tea

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

Book Launch:In Pursuit of Tomorrow: The Inventive Life of Sandford Fleming by John Boyko

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

PA Day Camp: Kaleidoscopes

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

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 13th, 16th, 18th, 19th and 20th. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12.  Please make sure to bring a peanut-free … Read more

Heritage Luncheons

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

Celebrating International Women’s Day with Artist Don Stuart

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