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For over 250 years, Greenwood has been a focal point for the Hudson community.
1732: Original house built by Jean-Baptiste Sabourin
1820: Property purchased by Peter Francis Christian Delesderniers as residence and general store. House enlarged.
1824: Marriage of Peter Francis Christian Delesderniers to Amelia Rice. House given name Greenwood Cottage. Later, east wing added.
1841: First Post Office in area established with Peter Francis Christian Delesderniers as Postmaster.
1860: Following Amelia Delesderniers's death, became summer residence for family members.
1924: Acquired by Dr. Francis J. Shepherd, grandson of Peter Francis Christian Delesderniers, for daughter Mary Cecilia Nobbs. Summer home of the Nobbs family.
1960: Permanent home of Phoebe Nobbs Hyde, great-great-granddaughter of Peter Francis Christian Delesderniers.
1994: Upon death of Phoebe Hyde, Greenwood bequeathed to Canadian Heritage of Quebec. Greenwood Centre for Living History established.