CLOSED FOR FAMILY DAY
Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario, CanadaLynde House Museum and the Warren General Store will be CLOSED to allow our staff to enjoy the holiday with their families.
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TEA & HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES: Uncovering Local Black History
Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON, CanadaONE FAMILY'S STORY Join us to discover how Oshawa Archivist Jennifer Weymark began the quest to solve a historic mystery – what is our local Black heritage? This under-researched area in Durham Region’s history gained momentum after a request to the Archives from Trent University in 2011. Inquiry into the Port Oshawa Pioneer Cemetery revealed […]
TEA & HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES: Following the Trail of the Betts Bibles
Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON, CanadaA GENEALOGICAL JOURNEY Beth Adams got hooked on genealogy when her Aunt Charlotte took her and her mother to visit the Betts House, an old stone home that her great-great-grandfather had helped to build on Westney Road in Pickering. The house was fantastic — but the family Bible her cousin Myra got out to show […]
CLOSED FOR EASTER WEEKEND
Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario, CanadaLynde House Museum and the Warren General Store will be CLOSED from April 3rd to April 5th, 2026, for Easter Weekend.
Afternoon Tea & Conversation: Tasseography
Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario, CanadaNow you can enjoy a tea party in the Lynde House Dining Room, while discovering the history of Tasseography – the art of tea leaf reading – an extremely popular Victorian era pastime. Mary Maria Lynde Betts loved to host tea leaf reading parties! Presentation by Julie Ditta $45.00 registration includes presentation, tea, sandwiches, scones […]
$45.00
Rhythmic Fun for Everyone Drum Circle
Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario, CanadaALL AGES WELCOME! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Instruments Provided or Bring Your Own INDOOR EVENT WITH LIMITED SEATING – ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED REGISTER ONLINE or CALL 905-665-3131 Adults - $10 Children - $5 (12 & under)
$10.00
TEA & HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES: Canada – Before She Became a Country
Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON, CanadaAN IMMIGRANT'S LIFE IN THE 19th CENTURY Come discover life in Canada during the first half of the 19th century as seen through the eyes of an English gentleman, David Cragg. Born in 1769, David lived through the Napoleonic wars, the death of his beloved Molly from a grand consumption, the Industrial Revolution, and his […]
Jane’s Walk – Werden’s Plan HCD Walking Tour
Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario, CanadaLace up your walking shoes & join us for a guided tour around the Werden’s Plan Heritage Conservation District neighbourhood. Uncover interesting stories and facts about the historic homes, and the people who once lived in them! Tour meets in front of the Warren General Store Jane’s Walk is an international movement of free, citizen-led […]
Mother’s Day Tea Party & Workshop
Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario, CanadaLearn how to create your own unique Floating Floral Teacup with Lisa Johnson in the Warren General Store THEN… Join us for a delightful Tea Party in the Lynde House Museum, including sandwiches, scones & sweets! BRING YOUR MOTHER, YOUR SISTER, YOUR BEST FRIEND… OR COME BY YOURSELF! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Ages 13+. Experience using […]
$50.00
TEA & HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES: Charles Fothergill in Upper Canada
Whitby Central Library - Meeting Room 1 405 Dundas Street West, Whitby, ON, CanadaNatural Historian, Artist, Politician and Visionary Charles Fothergill was a naturalist who came to Upper Canada in 1817 with the express intention of compiling a complete natural history of the British Empire. During his residence in Upper Canada, he became involved with most aspects of the local community, from settlement issues to politics to environmental […]
HISTORY IN THE PARK
Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario, CanadaWHS Artifact Exhibits! Special Guest Displays! Heritage Skill Demonstrations! Hands-On History Activities! House & Garden Tours! Join us for a day of historic fun for the whole family! Free Admission _______________________________________________ Special Guest details coming soon...
Just Jammin’ Drum Circle
Lynde House Museum 900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Ontario, CanadaRecreational drumming – along with a few rhythms and a little soloing - is the focus of this music-making event! Join the circle of freestyle, improvised, djembe drumming in the great outdoors. Enjoy the community-building musical expression that comes from jamming with others. HAVE FUN! JOIN THE JAM!!! Bring Your Own Drum and Chair Shakers […]