News & Events
PHS Speaker Series: The Lighthouses of Upper Canada and Canada West
In the era before the GPS, the lighthouses scattered along the shores of the Great Lakes were the one reliable way of determining where a ship was at night. While the American lights were built and managed by the federal government, on the Canadian side these were the responsibility of the government of Upper Canada … 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 11th, 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
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
PHS Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham Street, 6:45 -8:30 p.m. Peterborough Historical Society Annual General Meeting “Remembering Jean Murray Cole” In accordance with Provincial authorization, notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Peterborough Historical Society will be held on Tuesday, 15 April, 2025, at The Peterborough Lions Center … 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 11, 2025 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
Pairings
Wednesday April 9, 2025 we will be pairing with JoAnne’s Place Health Food Learn about the history of Jo Anne’s Place and discuss the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. For over 47 years, Jo Anne’s Place has proudly lived out their mission: to be a champion for wellness in the communities we serve, from … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day Pick Up Meal
Orders due by: Monday, March 10 5pm Pick update: Friday, March 14 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 and colcannon with roasted carrots and Irish soda bread, followed by a scrumptious Irish apple cake with custard for … 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 7th, 10th, 11th, 12th and 14th. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12. Please make sure to bring a … Read more
PHS Speaker Series: PACAC
Peterborough was the second municipality in Ontario to form a LACAC. The Peterborough Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (PACAC) was established in 1975 following the creation of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) by the province. 2025 represents the 50th year since the creation of PACAC. Over the years PACAC has played a vital role in programs … Read more
