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Experience The Past And The Present...
Set in picturesque Amos Wright Park, the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre is an 1840's Regency style cottage, fully restored to reflect this historical period. The house was the original home of Amos Wright, the first Reeve of Markham Township.

When planning your visit to the Heritage Centre, don't forget your picnic basket and take the opportunity to stroll through the park. The beautiful gardens include herbs, heritage plants and of course, roses, a flower of great historical significance for Richmond Hill.

The exhibits at the Heritage Centre are designed to provide an educational and entertaining experience that people of all ages will enjoy. Featured in the galleries are:

Flourishing Fields: A Look at Farming in Richmond Hill
Enjoy this exhibit about farming in the Richmond Hill area from the early 1800s to present day. Using photos, artifacts and memories from local farming families, explore the evolution of farms and farming practice.

The Richmond Hill Heritage Centre
19 Church Street North
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3E6
(905) 780-3802

Open Tuesdays 1 - 4 p.m.
Thursdays 4 - 8 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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