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PHS Speaker Series: Nine Ships- The 200th Anniversary of the Peter Robinson Immigration

The Peterborough Historical Society will start the New Year with a presentation by the Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Board that is coordinating the commemoration and promotion of the British sponsored migration of some 2,000 Irish to the Peterborough region in 1825 under the supervision of Peter Robinson.  The various heritage agencies throughout Peterborough and area are … Read more

Paint and Sip Nutcracker Workshop-SOLD OUT

In December the Museum will host a Paint and Sip Nutcracker Workshop on Sunday December 8 from 1-3:30pm. Enjoy a fun afternoon of tea and desserts by the fire, paint and decorate your own wooden Nutcracker and learn about its history. Workshop is $35 per person and includes materials and refreshments. Registration is required. For … Read more

PA Day Camp: Halloween Crafts

A hands-on activity, children will love making their own spooky ghosts and trick or treat bags for Halloween.  The Camp is Friday October 25, 2024 from 9:30am – 12pm and is suitable for children ages 6-12. The cost is $25 per attendant and pre-registration is required. Children are encouraged to bring their own peanut free snacks. … Read more

Speaker Series: The Oriental Hotel

Local lawyer Peter Lillico hosts a haunting and rare virtual tour of the remains of what was Peterborough’s most elegant 19th-century hotel – the Oriental on Hunter Street. Who knows what mysteries await in the long-locked, hard to access but still surviving rooms in the upper floors above his law office? Who knows what dramas unfolded … Read more

Peach Tea

Hutchison House will host the 32nd annual Peach Tea on Thursday, August 15th   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

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

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