Moreston by Candlelight
As an adult, sometimes it’s hard to remember the feelings of joy and wonder you experienced as a child at Christmas time, when everything was magical and anything was possible.
Stories
A Marking Sampler by Anna Gray 1853
Something new to Grey Roots is a cross-stitch embroidery marking sampler, signed “Anna Gray 1853”. The natural linen ground has a basted and whipstitched hem, while the right edge is
A Story of Dedication and Love – Mrs. Eaton and Her Volunteers at the Canadian Greys’ Rooms
There is an interesting story that must not be forgotten, and it is the one of Mrs.
Douglas Letters – The Sequel
In February of this year, the Archives posted a blog about the oldest item in our Collection
Growing up at Grey Roots – My Top Ten Favourite Things
My name is Aaron Sirota, and I’m here today at Grey Roots for the annual Take Your Kids to Work Day.
Haunted Schoolhouses and Halloween Treats
A photograph in the archival collection, hand-labeled “Haunted School” seems like a fitting image for this time of year. The school in the photograph is U.S.S. No.
Miss McKenzie’s Watery Grave
In the early days of the village of Sydenham, now known as Owen Sound, 12 acres of land was required to create a public burying ground. A piece of crown land was given for the purpose.
18 Dresses for a Big Day this Fall
One of the best parts of my job is conducting artefact research for specific exhibitions and upcoming events.
A Grey Roots Summer Student’s Experience
For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Eric van Trigt and, as I write this, I am just about to complete my employment as a summer student in the maintenance department.
Short Short Long; Long Short Long: The Evolution of Telephone Service in Grey County
Growing up in rural Osprey Township, Grey County, in the 1980s, and 1990s up until the arrival of dial-up Internet, our home shared a “party line” with our neighbours.
The Sideboard Cupboard That Was Shot, and Survived
You have probably have heard about “distressed” furniture, but how about a piece of furniture that was accidentally shot? At Grey Roots we have a 19th-century butternut wood sideboard-style kitch
1914 Schoolhouse Candy Container
A charming little item at Grey Roots is turning 100 years old this year. It is a clear pressed glass rectangular container, with a colourful lithographed tin cover on it. The faux schoolhouse ha
