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Period Costume Display: A Friends of the PHPL Event

22 Sep 202419 Oct 2024

Saturday October 19th & Sunday October 20th, during library hours View items on loan from Lang & Pickering Pioneer Villages, re-enactment and theatrical productions, private collections of families of prominent…

Photo Gallery: Summer BBQ 2024

13 Sep 202411 Nov 2024

The ACO Board would like to thank all that came out on a beautiful summer evening, especially those who volunteered to make the event such a success, and to those…

ACO Port Hope Trip 2025: Domme, France

19 Aug 202427 Jan 2025

After our very successful 2024 trip to Abruzzo, our next destination is in the Dordogne area in southwestern France, specifically in the medieval village of Domme. Because of the popularity…

Historic Walking Tours 2024: Schedule & Tickets

18 Aug 202430 Sep 2024

Help us celebrate our 60th anniversary on four guided and curated walks through some of the loveliest neighbourhoods of Port Hope. Select Saturdays • 11 am - 12:30 pm $20…

Photo Gallery: Let’s Colour!

28 May 202417 Nov 2024

Thank you to all who came out to share some stories and colour together at the Port Hope Library. And a special thank you to Lisa O'Leary, the Programming and…

Town Talks: Municipal Planning Department

2 May 202428 May 2024

Please join us to hear future plans and question the municipal team leading the processes. 1 | Monday, May 6 at 4pmHeritage Permits in Port Hope with Todd Davis, Director…

Rebellion Box Presentation: A Friends of the PHPL Event

12 Mar 20242 May 2024

Date: Saturday, March 16 1:00pm to 2:00pmLocation: The Port Hope Public Library, Mary J. Benson BranchSpeaker: Darryl & Christine Withrow Come learn about Rebellion boxes in this special PHPL Friends of the Library…

ACO Cobourg Branch Coach Tour 2024: Belleville & Deseronto

1 Mar 202422 Mar 2024

Our Coach Tour on Wednesday, April 24 is filling up fast. Don’t be disappointed, reserve your seat today! The Details RSVP: Email Denise at johnson.4d@gmail.com If you book and then…

Advocacy Update Fall 2023: 65 Ward Street

17 Sep 202330 Sep 2024

At the end of July, Southbridge appealed Council’s decision to refuse the Heritage Demolition Permit for 65 Ward Street to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Please see their Appeal Letter. On…

Join Us for 2 Talks about The River & The File Factory

17 Sep 20231 Nov 2023

Port Hope Friends of the Library, in partnership with the Capitol Theatre and the ACO Port Hope Branch Education Committee present a special afternoon of heritage discussion on Sunday, October…

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Get Tickets: Guided Walking Tours of Historic Port Hope 2023

1 Sep 20231 Nov 2023

Three guided tours will take you on an easy stroll past some of Port Hope’s most interesting landmarks. Led by our volunteer guides, each of the tours takes roughly 90 minutes, ending just in…

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Get Tickets: The Port Hope 2023 House Tour

11 Aug 20233 Oct 2023

Taking you inside some of Port Hope’s most recognizable properties, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about the personalities, renovations, art, decor, and stories of the properties…

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Save the Date: The Port Hope 2023 House Tour

11 Jul 202311 Aug 2023

You’ll want to mark Saturday, September 30th on your calendars for the Port Hope House Tour’s Annual House Tour, this year in the hamlet of Canton, just four kilometres north of Port Hope. Tickets…

Photo Gallery: 2023 ACO Port Hope Bus Tour to Clarington

1 May 202311 Jul 2023

Thank you to all who joined us, please enjoy these photos.

Tree Party 2023

10 Apr 202319 May 2023

Date: May 13, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Riverside Park, Port Hope ACO Port Hope is happy to share that The Environmental Advisory Board is hosting a…

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The Bluestone Award for Community Service

1 Mar 202322 Jun 2026

2025 Laura Antonik: For her volunteer service as a key member and subsequent Chair of the ACO Port Hope Marketing and Communications Committee; her stunning redesign of the branch website;…

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The Marion W. Garland Award

1 Mar 202322 Jun 2026

2025 Dave Watson: For the fine restoration of his Downtown Heritage District property at 99–101 Walton Street. Dave is to be commended for taking such meticulous care of his magnificent…

Opinion: Phillip H. Carter on Bill 23

29 Nov 202225 Mar 2023

By Phillip H. Carter Phillip H. Carter is a Port Hope Architect and winner of the ACO 2020 Eric Arthur Lifetime Achievement Award. Bill 23, passed by the Ford Government,…