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Mothers Day Afternoon Tea

      The Volunteers of Hutchison House Museum are hosting an elegant Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on Sunday May 10th, 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 … 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

Hogmanay

 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

Christmas Market

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

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