Join us on May 2, 2015 as Doors Open Peterborough partners with Trent University as part of the University's yearlong 50th anniversary celebrations. A variety of buildings will be featured on both the east and west banks.

More information is available on the Doors Open Peterborough 2015 website and from the Doors Open Peterborough poster.

If you're interested in volunteering please email Sarah Gallen.

History of Doors Open 

The first Doors Open Day (La Journée Portes Ouvertes) took place in France in 1984. The idea soon spread to neighbouring countries, including the Netherlands, Sweden, the Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Scotland. In 1991, these events were united as European Heritage Days at the initiative of the Council of Europe. In 2003, all 48 signatory states of the European Cultural Convention participated in European Heritage Days.

In 2000, the City of Toronto launched the first Doors Open event in North America. In 2002, the Ontario Heritage Trust launched Doors Open Ontario, the first province-wide event of its kind in Canada. Peterborough has taken part in Doors Open Ontario every year since its inception. 

The Doors Open concept continues to spread across North America with events now being held in Newfoundland, Alberta, Massachusetts, Western New York State, New York City and Denver. 

Posted on Monday, November 24, 2014.