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
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
PA Day Camp: Make your own journal Friday January 30, 2026 9:30am-12pm 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 … Read more
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Peterborough Theatre Guild, 364 Rogers St, 7:30 p.m. D’Arcy Jennish, Bea Quarrie and Beth McMaster “Peterborough Theatre Guild a Behind the Scenes Tour” ‘History buffs, theatre goers and area residents will get a rare treat next week on Tuesday Jan.20 at 7:30 pm: A chance to tour backstage ad the Peterborough … Read more
Robbie Burns Day Meal to go order deadline: January 19, 2026 Robbie Burns Day Meal to go pick up: January 23, 2026 1pm to 3pm. The first Burns super was held in Ayrshire, Scotland in 1801 to celebrate the life of Scotland’s National Poet Robert Burns. Robbie Burns Day is considered a key cultural heritage … Read more
HOGMANAY AT HUTCHISON HOUSE JANUARY 1, 2026 1-3:30 p.m. The Scots have been celebrating Hogmanay since the 16th century. Before the Reformation, the Scots celebrated a wide range of festivals from Christian, Norse and Celtic traditions. At the time of the Reformation, the Church of England cancelled all festivals except the most important feast days … Read more
Sunday, December 14th, 2025 2-4pm Mark your calendars for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in the Keeping Room by firelight on Sunday, December 14thfrom 2-4pm. We will be listening to a recording of the 1939 Campbell Soup radio show presented by Orson Welles and starring Lionel Barrymore as Ebenezer Scrooge. A choice of dessert, tea and coffee … Read more
Sunday November 23 Sittings: 1pm and 2:30pm Cost: $15 Ring in the holiday season with our annual Snowflake Tea on Sunday November 23 with sittings at 1pm and 2:30pm. Enjoy a light tea with Christmas treats by the Fire in the Keeping Room for $15 each. There is limited seating and pre-registration and payment is … Read more
The Christmas Season is upon us, and Hutchison House Museum volunteers will host their annual Christmas Market on Saturday November 22 from 9:30am-12:30pm. Home baking, shortbread, fruit pies, jams, jellies and preserves will be featured, along with other special seasonal treats. In addition to the Empire Cheese orders, we will be offering some of our … Read more
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
