When Emma Hiscock’s husband died in 1893 leaving her with 6 children, Emma chose not to remarry—the path most widows would have taken in her day. To support the family, she used the resources left to her, including her house, to provide the best life possible for her children. Today Hiscock House tells the story of this remarkable woman and captures life in Trinity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Open from the Victoria Day long weekend until just before Thanksgiving.
After the death of her husband Richard in 1893, Emma Hiscock was left to raise six children on her own. Rather than remarry, she transformed her home into a hub of business and community life. Emma operated a general store from the property, opened a post office, and rented part of the house to a bank. The Hiscock house became a place of community and connection. Today, visitors can explore the restored house and discover Emma’s impact.
