20 years of Grey Roots!
2024 marks the 20th Anniversary of Grey Roots Museum & Archives.
Twenty years of presenting world class exhibitions, events and programming to visitors and residents of Grey County. Two decades of developing Moreston Heritage Village into a beloved living history site, of providing exceptional service to any and all, from simple tourism inquiries, to generation spanning research projects. Over the last twenty years, we've been honoured to work alongside a multitude of exceptional volunteers, community organizations, cultural institutions and municipalities - following our vision to help build better communities.
Read on for details on the celebrations we've planned for this milestone achievement throughout 2024 - we invite you to celebrate with us!
Save the date! On Friday June 28th we officially kick off our 20th Anniversary Celebration!
This fun, lighthearted event falls on a PD day Friday and is perfect for kids & families. Enjoy treats, activities and access to our current exhibitions, including the family favourite Inspiring Nature.
Presented as part of our long running Fall Lecture Series, historian and author, Richard Thomas presents a look back on the origin and early years of Grey Roots Museum & Archives. Join us on Tuesday, November 5 at 1:00 pm in the Thomas Wheildon Theatre for this retrospective presentation.
Join us Friday, November 8 at 7:00 pm for a grand soirée celebrating twenty years.
This fundraising gala will feature hors d'oeuvres by Eugenia's Flying Chestnut Kitchen, operated by celebrated chef Shawn Adler, star of APTN's Pow Wow Chow.
The Thornbury Craft Co. Cider & Brew House, will provide cash bar service, offering an exceptional selection of beverages including Vanilla Bourbon Cider - a premium, limited offering, aged to perfection on bourbon barrel oak.
The evening will be scored by the Ken Kelley Trio - a talented jazz ensemble with local roots.
Click here for more information or to reserve tickets.
Throughout 2024 visitors to Grey Roots will enjoy admission by donation on select dates - our way of saying thank you for your support over the years.
Admission by donation dates so far this year:
Lunar New Year – Jan 10
Diversity Celebration on Family Day – Feb 19
Multicultural Day – June 22
20th Anniversary Celebration – June 28
Delton Becker Day – June 30th
Emancipation Festival – Gospel Sunday – Aug. 4
Welcoming Week – Sept 14
Find out about admission by donation days and more on our social media and through our newsletter.
Thank you to everyone who has supported our vision over the last twenty years, especially to our valued members. We hope you will join us as we celebrate 20 years of Grey Roots Museum & Archives.
