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Henry House

PAST ACTIVITY

We have heard several stories from different people that were told the Henry House is haunted. There would be faces appearing in the windows, lights coming on in the middle of the night (without the use of timers), curtains moving at 2am, laughter from inside the house, etc.

We are asking anyone that has a story they would like to share about the Henry House, to write us at paranormal_seekers@yahoo.com

SOME HISTORY

The Henry House is located at the end of Simcoe Street in Lakeview Park, and is known as The Oshawa Community Museum. The House is one of three historical buildings located in the park, and the locals believe that this one is haunted.

Thomas Henry built the house in 1849. Mr. Henry was one of the founding members of the Sydenham Harbor Company that ran the port of Oshawa. He was also known as a traveling minister for the Church of Whitby, and said to have owned an apple orchard. The Henry's were considered at that time, to be a middle-class family. Thomas Henry was also a very well respected gentleman in the area.

Joseph Wood, a Harbor Master, originally intended the house to be a one-story cottage, which turned in to a two story building after the Henry’s moved in. The main floor is made of Kingston Limestone and the second floor is made of wood, which was added by Thomas Henry himself.

Tours are offered of the house, which provide a glimpse into everyday pioneer life. You can observe the kitchen, the parlor where Henry's wife kept the best furniture and the finest china, and so much more!

FURTHER INFORMATION

You can visit the historical Henry House’s website for directions and tour times at Oshawa Community Museum