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Events

  • August 28 -29 Sat 10am to 4 pm Sun 12 till 4 pm. Special Event Monarch Tagging and Release - Guest Lecturer Donald A. Davis. To be held at Dorothy's House Museum. More here. Download print friendly info - pdf.
  • June 26 to September 5 - bring your family and friends for a visit to Dorothy's House Museum - Garden Hill [Saturday and Sunday only] - More below
  • August 14 & 15 - Also visit our display table at the Hope Agricultural Heritage - Tractor Club show - Dale Road, "Burnham Farm"
  • August 21 - visit our display at the Port Hope Farmers Market for Heritage Day
  • September 11
    See us at the Port Hope Farmers Market
  • September 17 -19
    See us at the Port Hope Fall Fair - visit our display
  • October - to follow
  • November - to follow

Activities at Dorothy's House Museum

Bring your family and friends to visit the life and times of early settlers in the updated house, barn and shed located at Dorothy’s House Museum located at 3632 Ganaraska Road, Garden Hill.

Admission is Free; however, donations are gratefully accepted/appreciated.

Saturday, June 26th & Sunday, June27th We invite you to visit the updated Museum and Barns at our OPENING for the season.
Saturday, July 3rd We invite you to participate in the Workshop by bringing a project for repair or restoration and discover old and new methods and samples of  LACE with Carrie Osborne
Also – bring an old frame or door/cabinet to create your very own pierced tin ornament with Alin Osborne.
Sunday, July 4th Enjoy the art of turning a natural piece of wood into a unique art form that will last for a lifetime.  This day will be facilitated by our very own local person, John Morand who has been recognized in Country Fairs and Art Galleries all over the world.
Saturday, July 10th & Sunday, July 11th

Northumberland Potters Association will be doing a Sale and Demonstration. It is organized by local Susan McDonald of Practically Potty Studio.

Saturday, July 17th & Sunday, July 18th We welcome your hands-on participation in creating a scrapbook of family memories. It will be facilitated by Michelle Heenan.  There may be costs involved for supplies.
Also there will be a display of Historical Lighting Artifacts used in earlier times, facilitated by David Broughton.
Saturday, July 24th and Sunday, July 25th The Lakeshore Quilting group will be displaying and demonstrating the old and new art of quilting.
Saturday, July 31st TBA
Sunday, Aug 1st TBA
Saturday, August 7th The Northumberland Hills Stitchery Guild will be displaying and demonstrating the old and new art of Stitchery.
Sunday, August 8th The Northumberland Hills Stitchery Guild will be displaying and demonstrating the old and new art of Stitchery.
ALSO enjoy the art of turning a natural piece of wood into a unique art form that will last for a lifetime.  This day will be facilitated by our very own local person, John Morand who has been recognized in Country Fairs and Art Galleries all over the world.
Saturday, Aug 14th TBA
Sunday, Aug 15th TBA
Saturday, Aug 21st TBA