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Welcome
** Please note that Doors Open Peterborough will not be taking place in 2012. Please check back for updates on our exciting plans for the spring of 2013! Be sure to visit us on Facebook.**
If you are interested in volunteering or joining the Organizing Committee please send us an email or call 705-742-7777 extension 1491.
History
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. Click here for a list of Doors Open events outside of Ontario.
