Enjoy the Oshawa Museum’s Lamplight Tour

The annual Lamplight Tour is a time-honoured tradition at the Oshawa Museum.

This signature event allows visitors young and old to tour through the museum homes decorated to reflect a Victorian Christmas. Oil lamps provide the only light in Henry House, as it looks just how the Henry family would have lit their home back in the 1800s.

The Durham Storytellers will be narrating, “The Ballad of Jennie’s Wedding,” her tale of getting married in Henry House in 1873.

Victorian style is everywhere, from clothing, music, food, and gift ideas.

Be sure to leave enough time for photos with Father Christmas, as museum photographers will be on hand in the drive shed by Henry House to snap photographs and post them on Facebook where they can be shared with family and friends.

Visitors will also see Robinson House and its latest exhibit, The Vintage Catwalk, while still experiencing some holiday flare. 2019 marks the second year of the Lamplight Mini Market in Robinson House. Featured artisans include Jennuinely Unique Knits, J.L. Webster Creations, Dolls Adorned & More, and Rock Jewelry Designs.

Stop into Guy House where you can listen to ghost stories, also from the Durham Storytellers, and enjoy cider, hot chocolate,  and popcorn.

This year, Oshawa Museum staff are also collecting food and toy donations for Simcoe Hall Settlement House’s Christmas Food and Toy Drive

The Lamplight Tour takes place on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased online at eventbrite.ca or at any of the museum homes that night.