The Greenwood Centre for Living History is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization, which has been preserving and maintaining the interests, stories, dreams and accomplishments of Phoebe Nobbs Hyde, its last inhabitant.
Greenwood’s is a layered history, told through a richness of historical documents, paintings and artifacts found within this multi-purpose house.
We invite you to tour this homestead and it’s beautiful gardens; explore our vintage garage or come for tea and baked goods on our porch. Your time spent at Greenwood is sure to stand still as you relax and enjoy this most unique environment.
This listing was uploaded by Katie Miller, Heritage Analyst at the National Trust for Canada, on Wednesday July 2, 2025.
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By Katie Miller (Montreal)
The Greenwood Centre for Living History is a historic home located in the town of Hudson, Quebec, with sections of the house dating back to the 1730s, 1820s, 1900s, and 1920s. The earliest part of the house was originally the homestead of the Sabourin family, who settled the property in 1732. In 1820, it was passed on to the Delesderniers family, during which time it operated as a general store and trading post, and later became the first post office in the area. Greenwood eventually became a summer residence for the Shepherd and Nobbs families, whose legacies are closely connected to the development of academia in Montreal.
I first visited Greenwood when I was nine years old and was immediately captivated by its history and stories. As a CEGEP student, I returned to this special place for my first museum job. For three years, I worked as a Young Canada Works in Heritage Intern, giving tours and interpreting the house’s rich history for the public. It was during this time that I realized museums and heritage would be the path I’d follow in life.
Today, I’ve returned to Greenwood as a volunteer, eager to continue making new memories and deepening my understanding of this extraordinary historic home — because the learning never truly ends when we love the subject matter.
