MEDIA RELEASE October 23, 2026 $11,800 OTF Grant from the Ontario Government Blossoms at Hutchison House Museum Peterborough, ON – On Friday, MPP Dave Smith met with the team at Hutchison House Museum to hear more about the $11,800 Capital grant it received this summer from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The … Read more
Mark your calendars for Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol in the Keeping Room by firelight on Sunday, December 20thfrom 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 will be served. The cost … Read more
Presentation by Bo Pickett Tuesday October 20, 2026 7:30-9pm Peterborough Lions Community Centre 347 Burnham St Admission is free (Donations welcome) Join us Tuesday October 20, 2026 from 7:30-9:00pm for Bo Pickett’s Presentation ‘A Life’s Work on Ice: Preserving the Flooded F.L. Roy Film Collection.’ Bo Pickett is a Peterborough (or at least Keene) local … Read more
Hutchison House will host the 34th annual Peach Tea on Thursday, August 13th 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 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 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
PHS Speaker Series: My Life with Susanna Moodie and Catherine Parr Traill: Academic and Personal Reflections Presentation by Michael Peterman Tuesday May 19 7:30-9pm Peterborough Lions Community Centre 347 Burnham St Admission is free (Donations welcome) Michael Peterman will discuss and reflect upon his life’s work on the Strickland Sisters and their brethren. He will … Read more
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
Tuesday April 21 AGM: 7-7:30pm Presentation: 7:30-9pm Peterborough Lions Community Centre 347 Burnham St Admission is free (Donations welcome) Join us Tuesday April 21, 2026 from 7:30-9:00pm for John Boyko’s presentation 14th Colony to 51st State: America Coveting Canada following the Peterborough Historical Society Annual General Meeting at 7pm at the Lions Center in Peterborough. … Read more
Orders due by: Thursday, March 12 5pm Pick update: Tuesday, March 17 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