Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

Lionel’s Farm

Administrator — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:08:08 +0000

Lionel’s Farm houses 160 wagons, carriages, buggies and sleighs dating from the early 1800’s to the 1920s. This unique collection showcases historical vehicles including an ambulance, circus and police wagons, and a horse-drawn hearse. The farm also has hundreds of artifacts associated with life in early Whitchurch-Stouffville.

The Doctor’s House

Administrator — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:53:47 +0000

Known to the owner as “the Doctor’s House,” this private residence was built in the early 1850s. Prominent Stouffville residents have included John Boyer, storekeeper, printer and postmaster; Dr. A.C. Lloyd, physician and postmaster; and Hiram Johnson, reeve of Stouffville from 1894-96. The original woodwork, doors and fireplace remain. Tour the house and garden.

Stouffville Lawn Bowling Club

Administrator — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:51:30 +0000

A men’s lawn bowling club was initiated in 1894, and became official in 1907. Ladies were invited to join in 1929 and formed their own association in 1932. In 1984 the two groups combined. The present clubhouse was built on the original greens in 1934. Demonstrations and instruction offered. Wear flat shoes!

Silver Jubilee Club

Administrator — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:49:58 +0000

This prominent building opened in 1926 as the Stouffville post office, which it remained until 1974. Note the original postmaster sign clearly marked on a side door in the lobby. The original baseboards and chair rails are also intact. In 1977, Stouffville’s first seniors club began operating here. Members will greet you and offer historical highlights.

Sangster Residence/Moksha Yoga Stouffville

Administrator — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:46:08 +0000

This impressive Victorian double brick house, built in 1886 by Robert Sangster, served as both family residence and doctor’s office. Now a yoga studio, it retains several original features along with new, environmentally friendly elements.

Second Street Studio – Stained Glass

Administrator — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:44:45 +0000

Located in the heart of one of Stouffville’s many historic districts, this house – originally built in 1913 – continues to undergo many changes. Today it is home to “Second St. Studio Stained Glass” and features a bright, fully-equipped studio workshop. Tour the main floor area, view photos of ‘then and now’ and see work-in-progress in the studio. Drop by, meet the owner/artist and learn more!

Richardson Masonic Lodge

Administrator — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:43:01 +0000

Richardson Lodge, founded in 1860, continues to play an active role in Stouffville. Visit the building now occupied by the lodge, erected in 1955. Members will offer highlights of the history of this and previously occupied lodge buildings, Masonry in Stouffville over the past 150 years and some of the lodge’s most notable members.

Historical Walking Tour

Administrator — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:00:05 +0000

Do you want to learn more about Stouffville? Join us on a guided historic walk exploring longstanding parkland. Beginning at the clock tower, the tour will take you through the park to various facilities and heritage plaques. Tours depart at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. only. Dress for the weather!

Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville

Administrator — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:33:43 +0000

Whitchurch – Stouffville has participated in Doors Open for 5 years, and in 2010 the province-wide theme is “Our changing landscape”. The Doors Open Organizing Committee has selected twelve heritage sites from across our Town that demonstrate how our built and natural environments have evolved over time.

Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville is co-ordinated by the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum with the help of numerous volunteers.

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How can I volunteer to help?

Administrator — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:53:25 +0000

Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville is looking for volunteers to help out with our event. If you are interested please contact the Whitshurch-Stouffville Museum at (905) 727- 8954 or 1-888-290-0337. If you are interested in enrollng your site for next year, please read ‘Enrolling Your Site.’