Candlelight Tours

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 of Your Favourite Christmas Traditions! Enjoy a Taste of Old-Fashioned Holiday Treats and Sweets! Sing Along with Special Guests, the Baker Street Victorian Carollers! Meet […]

$10.00

TEA & HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES: Spencer School Excavations with Dr. Katherine Hull

Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON

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 19th century brick schoolhouse. The school was one of only five that served the Township of Whitby at that time, and continued to do so […]

TEA & HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES: Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum

Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON

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 Jeffers, head Curator and President of the Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum, an organization that promotes innovative thinking by highlighting the achievements of inventors from diverse […]

Tea & History Speaker Series: You’ve Got Mail

Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON

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 we celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the opening of Whitby’s inaugural Post Office by John Borlase Warren in 1824. Join us in commemorating this pivotal milestone event! […]

Tea & History Speaker Series: 407 Archeological Excavation

Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON

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 Picard site was the first ever large-scale excavation of a Huron-Wendat village in Whitby. Over the course of many field seasons, the excavations revealed a […]

Mother’s Day Tea Party

Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario

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 $50 per guest REGISTER ONLINE or CALL 905-665-3131 Register Early - Seating is Limited!

$50.00

Whitby History Jeopardy

Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON

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

$10.00

Tea & Croquet Garden Party

Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario

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 PHONE 905-665-3131 Costumes are not required, but you are very welcome to wear your finest Fancy Dress, Victorian, or Steampunk attire!

$35.00

Children’s History Afternoon

Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario

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

$10.00

ART in the GARDEN

Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario

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! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Free

Live History Theatre: Mary’s Odyssey

Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario

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 REGISTRATION  6:00pm REGISTRATION Or call 905-665-3131

Annual Fundraiser Yard Sale

Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario

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 Time to clear out your basements!!! For details see https://www.lyndehousemuseum.com/yardsale/

Free