What's On - Exhibits, Events, Programs and Moreston Village

Surviving the Unthinkable: Citizen-Soldiers of Grey - Online Exhibit

In this online only exhibit, we explore the men and women of Grey County who served Canada during the Great War. They were all real people, with hopes, dreams and plans for their lives - all of which were put on hold to serve their country and their communities.

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Several strands of white pearls arranged loosely on a soft pink background, creating overlapping loops and curves. The pearls have a glossy finish, reflecting light for a delicate and elegant appearance.

Pearls and Politics - Online Exhibit

In this online exhibit, we explore the inspiring women, past and present, who chose to serve their Grey County communities as politicians.

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Historic photo of a telephone switchboard room with multiple operators seated in a row at wooden desks, wearing headsets and working with cables plugged into large switchboards. Overhead lamps hang above the workstations, and a person stands nearby observing.

Voices of Grey

The central exhibit in our Grey County Gallery shares the stories of Grey County through the words of past and present citizens.

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Log Cabin Tour

Learn all about our 1850s log cabin in this informative and engaging video.

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Historic sepia-toned photograph of a large group of uniformed soldiers posed in rows on a wooden platform in front of a building with two windows. Additional people stand behind the soldiers near the doorway. The platform edge has text reading “Chatsworth Oct 5th 1916.

Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases: The Spanish Flu in Grey County - Online Exhibit

In this online only exhibit we have a highly contagious disease spreading around the globe. Citizens are wearing masks, keeping a safe physical distance from others and isolating when sick. Frequent hand washing and disinfecting. Schools and businesses closed, social gatherings prohibited. But the year… 1918. And the dreaded disease? The Spanish Flu.

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Composite image featuring a large group of people posed in formal attire and military uniforms, arranged in rows. The background is an old map labeled “Map of the County of Grey,” showing geographic details including Owen Sound and Keppel. The map text includes “Scale 1 Mile to One Inch.”

Black History in Grey County

Black citizens have been a part of Grey County since the very first non-Indigenous settlers arrived in the northernmost part of the Queen's Bush.

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Bright red vintage fire truck parked on green grass near a rustic barn. The truck features shiny chrome details, large spoked wheels, hoses mounted on the side, and a Dalmatian sitting on the seat. Clear blue sky with scattered clouds in the background.

Facing the Flames: The History of Firefighting in Grey County - Online Exhibit

Experience the dramatic history of firefighting with this Grey Roots original exhibit! Discover stories of local fire and rescue from the first brave bucket brigades to our current highly-trained professionals while exploring historical and modern firefighting equipment. Now a virtual exhibit!

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Anishinaabe pictograph style human figures against a vibrant colourful background.

Saukiing Anishnaabekiing presents Our Stories

This beautiful exhibit, created by celebrated Indigenous artist Nyle Miigizi Johnston, invokes Anishnaabe creation stories, while driving home the massive impact the treaty process had and continues to have on First Nations communities.

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Road sign declaring Priceville standing against long grass and trees with blue sky above.

Black History Map of Grey County

Explore Black history in Grey County

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Abundance

Grey County is distinct for its natural richness – its land, forest and water have sustained and protected the many people who have called this region home and continue to do so. Abundance explores the above using artefacts, photographs, archival records and (soon to come) play-based interactives relating to the subthemes of Forests, Agriculture, and Water.

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Nels Maher Print Shop

Our Print Shop is named in the memory of a friend to Grey Roots, Nelson Maher. Nels worked for what added up to hundreds of hours - first to restore the equipment, then to set it up so that it could be viewed, and finally in giving tours, interviews and demonstrations.

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