Teatime Tour: Hutchison House, Trent Valley Archives, Liftlocks – Bus Tour

3:00 PM – Teatime Tour: Hutchison House, Trent Valley Archives, Liftlocks – Bus Tour

Location: Pickup outside Galaxy Cinemas, 320 Water St., Peterborough (100m from doors of Market Hall). Drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. 

Time: 3:00PM – 6:00PM

Details: Enjoy an afternoon tea and tour in the storied Hutchison House, one of Peterborough’s oldest stone buildings. Initially inhabited by the town’s first resident doctor, John Hutchison provided care for some of the Peter Robinson immigrants after their arrival. Following teatime, enjoy a VIP visit to Trent Valley Archives. This not-for-profit organization advocates for the preservation and accessibility of historic archives of the region, housing more than 1000 cubic feet of ‘documents relating to the people, events and places connected with the Trent Valley.’ This intriguing afternoon will include a view of the magnificent Peterborough Lift Lock, a National Historic site and part of the Trent Severn Waterway. The Lift Lock represents engineering feats of the early 20th century, as well as the immense grit of those who took part in its construction, including grandchildren of the Peter Robinson Emigrants.

Good to Know: This event requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability. Tickets include transportation from Market Hall and return to Holiday Inn, entrance to museum and archives and a light afternoon tea-time fare.