Wellness at Whitehern: A Historic Mental Health Tour

30aug10:00 am12:00 pmWellness at Whitehern: A Historic Mental Health TourPresented by Whitehern Historic House & Garden

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Learn about the McQuestens’ experiences navigating mental illness through the life of Margaret Edna, the youngest McQuesten daughter. 

Using archival resources, the tour will reveal some of the family’s mental health experiences, coping mechanisms, and the family support which they received. This tour will also discuss caregiver fatigue, societal stigma, how socio-economic status affects access to resources in the in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The tour will be followed by a wellness activity. Please be advised that this tour will include mature topics.

Cost $15 per person. Pre-registration required. Limited tickets available.

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For more information, email [email protected] or call 905-546-2424 ext. 3168

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Time

August 30, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)

Location

Whitehern Historic House & Garden National Historic Site

41 Jackson St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1L3

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