Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site

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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Now thru September 28

Wellness at Whitehern: A Historic Mental Health Tour

Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site

41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3

Dates: Jun 29th, Jul 27th, Aug 31st & Sept 28th Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00...

October 19 - 25

An Evening of Victorian Spiritualism

Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site

41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3

Dates: Oct 19th & 25th Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Ages: 12+ years. Younger...

October 20 - November 2

McQuesten Family: Hamilton Municipal Cemetery Tours

Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site

The Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Blvd, Hamilton ON L8R 2A4

Dates: Oct 20th & Nov 2nd Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Ages: All Cost:...

October 26

Specialty Workshop: Spirit Photography

Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site

41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Ages: 16+ years Cost: $60 per person. Pre-registration required....

November 24 - January 5

Whitehern: A Christmas for the Ages

Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site

41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3

Closed: Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00...

December 6 - 20

A Candlelit Christmas Evening Tour at Whitehern

Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site

41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3

Dates: Dec 6th, 13th & 20th Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Ages: All Cost:...

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Now thru September 28

Wellness at Whitehern – A Historic Mental Health Tour

Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site

41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3

Date: Jun 29th, Jul 27th, Aug 31st, Sep 28th Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Ages: 18+...

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