WELCOME TO THE
PETERBOROUGH & COUNTY
MILITARY MUSEUM
In recognition of our strong military legacy, the Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment Military Museum in Belleville aided in the creation of a Branch Museum in Peterborough. To accomplish this, a local committee was formed to raise funds, renovate a room in the Peterborough Armoury, procure furniture and equipment and collect artifacts and archival materials for displaying. The goal was to make a first-rate military museum for the Peterborough community.
About Us
The Peterborough & County Military Museum
Peterborough has a distinguished history of military service that goes back to the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837. Area residents established the 1st Volunteer Militia Company of Infantry, Ashburnham Volunteer Militia Company of Infantry, Peterborough Rifle Company, 57th Regiment, 3rd The Prince of Wales’ Canadian Dragoons. Peterborough men and women served in the South African (Boer) War, First and Second World Wars, Korean War, Afghanistan, and as United Nations peacekeepers. Also, its First Nations members have made important contributions to this area’s military heritage.
TAKE A TOUR
Discover Our Museum
When you come by for a visit, please remember to sign our Guest Book as it helps us with our funding requests.
Peterborough Drill Hall/Armoury National Historic Site of Canada
Artifact of the Month
When you shop with us you are helping to support The Peterborough & County Military Museum as well as the Cadet Program.
The Peterborough Military Museum ‘Book of Remembrance’ Photo Album.
