Discover one of the finest examples of an intact historic home in Canada. Three generations of the McQuesten family lived at Whitehern from 1852 until 1968. Among the last generation were six children who never married. In 1959 the three surviving members of the family bequeathed the home to the City with all its original contents. It contains elements from many time periods – Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian – dating up to 1939 when the Honourable Thomas McQuesten was Minister of Highways. Explore the heritage of Victorian ideas and possessions that influenced life at Whitehern on the eve of W.W. II.
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Wellness at Whitehern: A Historic Mental Health Tour
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
Dates: Jun 29th, Jul 27th, Aug 31st & Sept 28th
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages: Adults; younger participants are welcome at guardian’s discretion.
Cost: $15 per person. Pre-registration is required.
An Evening of Victorian Spiritualism
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
Dates: Oct 19th & 25th
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Ages: 12+ years. Younger participants are welcome at guardian discretion.
Cost: $20 per person. Pre-registration required. Limited tickets available.
McQuesten Family: Hamilton Municipal Cemetery Tours
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic SiteThe Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Blvd, Hamilton ON L8R 2A4
Dates: Oct 20th & Nov 2nd
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Ages: All
Cost: Free
Specialty Workshop: Spirit Photography
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: $60 per person. Pre-registration required. Limited tickets available.
Whitehern: A Christmas for the Ages
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
Closed: Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ages: All
Cost: Regular museum admission rates apply. Pre-registration recommended.
A Candlelit Christmas Evening Tour at Whitehern
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
Dates: Dec 6th, 13th & 20th
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ages: All
Cost: $25 per person. Pre-registration required. Limited tickets available.
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Wellness at Whitehern – A Historic Mental Health Tour
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
Date: Jun 29th, Jul 27th, Aug 31st, Sep 28th
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 18+ years. Younger participants are welcome at guardian discretion.
Cost: $15 per person. Pre-registration required. Limited tickets available.
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