Join the Aurora Historical Society’s Curator/Manager, Kathleen Vahey, in a conversation about the people who lived at Hillary House. Get behind-the-scenes details on the latest acquisitions, new archival findings, and lesser-known stories of Hillary House residents throughout history. Get to know more about our fascinating heritage property! Pre-registration required, see our website for ticket purchases.
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Treitz Haus
Moncton, New Brunswick
Moncton’s oldest standing heritage building (c. 1769), named after Jacob Treitz.
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Thomas Williams House
Moncton, New Brunswick
Victorian-style heritage home built in 1883 and decorated with period furnishings.
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Goulbourn Museum
Ottawa, Ontario
History Museum located in Goulbourn Township’s former Town Hall, built in 1872.
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Dust off your fancy hats, dress up in your elegant clothes, and place yourself back in time! The AHS is hosting a Victorian Garden Party on Sunday, July 14th from 12pm to 3pm at Hillary House National Historic Site. Child discount ticket available (for guests aged 12 and under). Set against the perfect backdrop, come […]
Aurora Through the Archives is part of the 2024 CONTACT Photography Festival and features thematically curated archival photography on display at the Aurora Armoury (outdoors), Hillary House National Historic Site, and Royal Rose Gallery & Gifts. Prepared by the Aurora Museum & Archives, Aurora Through the Archives is an engaging multi-site exhibition taking place in Aurora. Visit Hillary House […]
Happening on Wednesday, July 31st at 7pm, Arlene Chan shares her personal history and tells us about Chinese-Canadian pioneers, heroes, and game changers in the early settlement period. This hybrid Speaker Series program will be available both online via Zoom, and at Hillary House National Historic Site. Sign up today to understand more about your […]
If you enjoy authors like Jane Austen, or stories like Bridgerton, then sign up for the next AHS Heritage Craft Workshop on Saturday, July 6th from 1PM to 3PM. Author and Historian, Serena Ypelaar, will be our guest instructor for “Intro to Historical Fiction Writing” at Hillary House National Historic Site! Learn about the style of […]
There’s been a (fictional) murder at Hillary House! Gather your friends and act as detectives to investigate a mysterious death at our historic property. Search for hints in our historic rooms, decipher clues and solve puzzles to get to the truth, all within a strict time limit. Private bookings only. Tickets are $10 per person. […]
Stop into the Welland Museum on Friday, June 28th for drop-in activities! Fun educational activities will run from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (or while supplies last), no registration required.