The Whitby Historical Society (WHS) is a charitable, non-profit organization with a thriving membership and volunteer team. Founded in 1967, coinciding with Canada’s Centennial, the WHS is dedicated to promoting public interest in the history and heritage of the Town of Whitby and area by providing a variety of community outreach and educational programs for people of all ages. In addition, the Whitby Historical Society operates the Lynde House Museum, providing interpretive tours and activities that support a living history experience. The WHS maintains an authentic Heritage Kitchen Garden, exhibiting typical plants and herbs used in the kitchens of the 1800s, teaching guests about their uses, history and meaning. The Whitby Historical Society sustains and showcases an extensive collection of artifacts and acts as an archive for both the written and pictorial history of Whitby and Southern Ontario.

The Whitby Historical Society offers an extensive year-round calendar of events including a monthly Tea and History Speakers series, History in the Park exhibitions, special displays from its large collection of artifacts, Live History Theatre, Children’s Museum Camp, Victorian Christmas Candlelight Tours, and a wide variety of classes and workshops. The WHS welcomes guests from around the world, as well as local school and community groups, to tour the Lynde House Museum, offering a glimpse into the lives of local Settlers in the 19th century.

The Whitby Historical Society functions as a cultural anchor in the community, striving to empower residents through lifelong learning. The WHS offers an equal opportunity environment where people of all abilities and talents can volunteer and contribute through heritage, culture and art, creating a better community and greater satisfaction their own lives.

THANK YOU TO OUR CONTRIBUTORS:

The Whitby Historical Society acknowledges that Lynde House Museum, the Warren General Store and Clarissa Lynde’s Heritage Kitchen Garden occupy the traditional homelands of the Michi Saagiig (Mississauga Anishnabeg) First Nations. We respectfully acknowledge that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity. We pledge support them in this work as we continue on a path toward truth and reconciliation.