Peterborough Historical Society logo

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

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

Trivia Night

Are you ready to test your trivia skills? Come out to Hutchison House on Thursday, March 7th from 7-9pm to take part in some history themed trivia. Topics will include Peterborough and general history. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Sign up as a team (min. of 4) or as an individual (and be placed … Read more

Social Media Contest: Spot the Difference

Head on over to our social media pages on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HutchisonHouse) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hutchisonhousemuseum/) to participate in our Spot the Difference. Each week two photos will be posted and it’s up to you to find the differences between the two. Participants can submit their answers via private message on Facebook or Instagram. Two winners, one … Read more