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about uhc

Established in 1972, the Uxbridge Historical Centre (UHC) preserves the history and heritage of the Township of Uxbridge through exhibitions, programs, workshops, camps, tours, and more.  Located on a 5-acre site that overlooks the beautiful Uxbridge Valley and Oak Ridges Moraine, the UHC consists of 10 buildings and more than 10,000 artifacts and archives. 

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Land Acknowledgement

The Township of Uxbridge is situated on the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Mississauga, and Chippewa (Anishinaabe) people. We acknowledge that these lands are covered under the Williams Treaties and are home to many Indigenous communities. We honour, recognize, and respect this nation and Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards of the lands and waters on which we now live, work, and play. 

Our NEW vendor and farmer's market starting May 2024!
Once a month on the third Thursday from 3pm - 7pm on the Museum Grounds

Upcoming Events

  • FRIGHT!
    FRIGHT!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 28
    Uxbridge Historical Centre
    Oct 28, 2023, 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Oct 28, 2023, 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    It's back! The Uxbridge Historical Centre is hosting its annual Halloween event, Fright! Come out for 2 evenings of spooky, family-friendly fun!
  • A Taste of Heritage
    A Taste of Heritage
    Fri, Sep 29
    Uxbridge Historical Centre
    Sep 29, 2023, 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Sep 29, 2023, 3:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    September is local food month and in celebration the Uxbridge Historical Centre is teaming up with local Durham region chef, Chef Alex, for A Taste of Heritage!
  • Channeling Spirit with Automatic Writing
    Channeling Spirit with Automatic Writing
    Fri, Sep 22
    Uxbridge Historical Centre
    Sep 22, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Sep 22, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Come enjoy an evening with spirit and receive channeled messages through automatic writing and another intuitive exercises, lead by medium Shelly McConville
  • Herb Harvest
    Herb Harvest
    Thu, Aug 31
    Uxbridge
    Aug 31, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Uxbridge, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1W9, Canada
    Aug 31, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
    Uxbridge, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1W9, Canada
    Enjoy the scenic views of Uxbridge from Quaker Hill on Thursday August 31st at the Uxbridge Historical Centre. Join us for an evening in our Heritage Herb Garden, learning about the 27 different herbs we have growing and maintained by volunteers and pick your own to take home!
  • Print & Letterpress Workshop
    Print & Letterpress Workshop
    Tue, Aug 29
    The Print Shop
    Aug 29, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    The Print Shop, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Aug 29, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    The Print Shop, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Back by popular demand! Join us for an hour-long, hands-on workshop and tour of the Uxbridge Print Shop.
  • En Plein Air: Outdoor Painting Afternoon
    En Plein Air: Outdoor Painting Afternoon
    Sun, Aug 27
    Uxbridge Historical Centre
    Aug 27, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Aug 27, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Enjoy the scenic views of Uxbridge from Quaker Hill on Sunday, August 27th at the Uxbridge Historical Centre. Join us for an afternoon of En Plein Air painting from anywhere on the grounds!
  • Sip & Dip: Tea and Paint Afternoon
    Sip & Dip: Tea and Paint Afternoon
    Sat, Aug 26
    Uxbridge Historical Centre
    Aug 26, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Aug 26, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Come out to the schoolhouse at the Uxbridge Historical Centre on Saturday, August 26th at 12:00pm for our BYOB (bring your own brush) Sip & Dip event!
  • Spoon Carving Workshop
    Spoon Carving Workshop
    Sat, Aug 19
    Uxbridge Historical Centre - Gazebo
    Aug 19, 2023, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre - Gazebo, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Aug 19, 2023, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre - Gazebo, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Join Shawn Hermans from Smiling Frog Wood Studio for a 3-hour hands on workshop and hand carve your own wooden spoon.
  • Lego Printing & Bookmaking Workshop for Kids
    Lego Printing & Bookmaking Workshop for Kids
    Sun, Jul 30
    Print Shop @ Uxbridge Historical Centre
    Jul 30, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Print Shop @ Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Jul 30, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Print Shop @ Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Join us for an hour-long workshop making prints with Lego and your own book!
  • Print & Letterpress Workshop
    Print & Letterpress Workshop
    Sun, Jul 30
    The Print Shop
    Jul 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    The Print Shop, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1W9, Canada
    Jul 30, 2023, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    The Print Shop, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1W9, Canada
    Join us for an hour-long, hands-on workshop and tour of the Uxbridge Print Shop. In this workshop you will print your own letterpress keepsake to take home and learn about the printing presses at the UHC and their history. All supplies and instructions will be provided.
  • Quilt Day Picnic
    Quilt Day Picnic
    Sun, Jul 23
    Uxbridge Historical Centre
    Jul 23, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – Jul 24, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Jul 23, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – Jul 24, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Grab your quilts and fill your baskets, we’re having a picnic!
  • Lantern Led Tours
    Lantern Led Tours
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 22
    Uxbridge Historical Centre
    Jul 22, 2023, 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Jul 22, 2023, 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7239 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1N5, Canada
    Join us for a spooky evening of exciting lantern lead tours and ghost tales at the Uxbridge Historical Centre! (ages 5 and up)
  • Kite Day
    Kite Day
    Sat, Jul 08
    Uxbridge Historical Centre
    Jul 08, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7329 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R1, Canada
    Jul 08, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Uxbridge Historical Centre, 7329 Concession Rd 6, Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R1, Canada
    The annual Kite Day event has returned to the Uxbridge Historical Centre on July 8th. You can bring a kite from home or learn how to make one there, then fly it alongside others on the picturesque Quaker Hill. Admission is FREE, but donations are appreciated!

Our Mission

The UHC connects today's audiences with the rich heritage of Uxbridge Township through the collection, preservation, interpretation and display of artifacts, documents and photographs, and related programming that illustrate the history of the Uxbridge area and the former Townships of Uxbridge and Scott.

Our Vision

The UHC is a heritage leader and important community resource, providing engaging exhibitions, workshops and other programs that explore and share the history of the Uxbridge area with diverse audiences.

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