This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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Volunteers Share Info on Artifact Exhibits. -
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Costumed Volunteers Lead Museum & Garden Tours -
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The Blacksmith Demonstrates His Craft -
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Whitby Town Criers Make the Opening Proclamation
HISTORY in the PARK
In-person
History & heritage Museum Tour Fashion & costumes PerformanceDate and time
Location
Lynde House Museum
900 Brock Street South
Whitby, ON
Directions: At the corner of Brock Street South & Burns Street.
Access
Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Join the Whitby Historical Society for HISTORY in the PARK at Lynde House Museum!
A fun day for the whole family!
FEATURING:
- Opening Proclamation by the Whitby Town Criers
- The 49th Regiment of Foot War of 1812 Re-Enactors
- Gibson Girls Fashion Exhibit by The Costume People
- Learn Victorian Dancing with the Live History Team
HERITAGE SKILL DEMONSTRATIONS:
- Blacksmithing
- Lace Making
- Wood Planing
- Wool Spinning
SPECIAL GUEST DISPLAYS:
- Brian Winter, historian & author
- Marlene Hodgson, Camp X expert
- Wade Szilagyi & Henry Dewit from Vintage Whitby
PLUS
- Hands-On Activities
- Artifact Exhibits
- Museum Tours
- and much more!!!
Links
- lyndehousemuseum.com lyndehousemuseum.com
Organizer
Whitby Historical Society
The Whitby Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of history and heritage, and to generating public interest through a variety of community outreach and educational programs. The Whitby Historical Society operates the Lynde House Museum, sustaining an extensive collection of historical artifacts, and acts as an archive for both the written and pictorial history of Whitby and Southern Ontario.