This event will feature a welcome from dignitaries, traditional Irish and regional folk music, light refreshments, and a chance to socialize with other visitors and the organizations who will have displays at the Heritage Fair. The fair is free to attend, but we encourage you to pre-register at Eventbrite
This downtown walking tour, led by local historians Elwood Jones and Don Willcock, will tell the story of Peterborough's first cemetery, which was located in what is now the site of Confederation Park, the Armouries, and the former Peterborough Collegiate. Established in 1825 and used as a cemetery until 1854, the grounds have had a...
Enjoy an afternoon tea and tour in storied Hutchison House, one of Peterborough’s oldest stone buildings. Initially inhabited by the town’s first resident doctor; John Hutchison provided care for some of the Peter Robinson immigrants after their arrival. During the course of this bus tour you'll also partake in more intriguing visits. Kawartha Ancestral Research...
This downtown walking tour led by local historians Elwood Jones and Don Willcock will paint a picture of what Peterborough looked like in Peter Robinson's day, which he referred to as "The Depot" in 1825. The tour will end in the aptly named Peter Robinson Room at Princess Gardens for refreshments. On Friday, August 1,...
Enjoy an afternoon tea and tour in storied Hutchison House, one of Peterborough’s oldest stone buildings. Initially inhabited by the town’s first resident doctor; John Hutchison provided care for some of the Peter Robinson immigrants after their arrival. During the course of this bus tour you'll also partake in more intriguing visits. Kawartha Ancestral Research...
