Our much anticipated annual Candlelight Tours are back for the holidays! Join us after dark to… Tour Durham Region’s Oldest Home, Decorated in Victorian Christmas Style! Discover the Historic Origins […]

Not so long ago, one-room schoolhouses with a single teacher were the main source of education for rural children in Ontario. Brooklin’s Spencer School (c. 1877) is a well-preserved example of a […]

The Whitby Historical Society's TEA & HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES Presents Our Annual BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION BLACK INVENTORS & THEIR INVENTIONS The Whitby Historical Society is pleased to welcome Francis […]

You've Got Mail: 19th-Century Communication and the Ontario Postal System with special guest Rebecca Rizzo of Toronto’s First Post Office Step into the intriguing world of the 19th-century postal system, as […]

The Joseph Picard Site: The Archeological Excavation of a Huron-Wendat Village in Whitby with guest speaker Robb Bhardwaj Tuesday, April 23   7:00pm Whitby Central Library Meeting Room 1 The Joseph […]

Includes a Make & Take Mother’s Day Ribbon Posy Workshop with Patty Davis of The Costume People followed by Tea with Scones and Sweets served by hosts in Victorian Dress […]

Hosted by Wade Szilagyi of Vintage Whitby Test Your Knowledge of Whitby’s History! $10 to play $5 audience Register ONLINE or by Phone at 905-665-3131

Join us for a Garden Tea Party, Croquet in the Park, Victorian Country Dancing, and Lynde House Tours $35.00 includes Seated Tea with Scones & Sweets REGISTER ONLINE or by […]

A Fun and Educational Afternoon of Hands-On Historic Skills and Games! Ages 6-12 REGISTER ONLINE or by PHONE 905-665-3131

The 5th Annual  ART in the GARDEN Show and Sale Join Local Artists and Artisans in the Park behind Lynde House Museum with Live Musical Entertainment, Museum Tours & More! […]

Celebrating LIVE HISTORY SHOWS 10th Anniversary AN INTERACTIVE MYSTERY PLAY Set in 19th Century Whitby Performed at Lynde House Museum Admission by Donation. Pre-Registration Required. THREE SHOWTIMES: 1:00pm REGISTRATION  4:00pm […]

Everyone's favourite Fundraiser Yard Sale returns Saturday, August 10 at the corner of Brock & Burns, in front of the Warren General Store. Most items under $10! NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS […]