Don't Let Me Be Lonely
Grey Roots Museum & Archives has partnered with the Durham Art Gallery to bring the art of Emily Kewageshig to the public in an accessible, unique format.
Exhibits
Surviving the Unthinkable: Citizen-Soldiers of Grey *Online Only*
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.
Facing the Flames: The History of Firefighting in Grey County
Extended until 2021! 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. Step into the fire hall and see if you can handle the heat in our timed firefighting activity. Explore historic and modern equipment, including the fully restored 1923 LaFrance pumper fire truck – Owen Sound Fire Engine No. 1.
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.
More Power to You: Simple Machines in Everyday Life
From opening a door to building skyscrapers, we use simple machines in just about everything we do. In More Power to You, explore the ways simple machines use the power of physics to make our lives better!
Voices of Grey
This exciting new exhibit in our Grey County Gallery shares the stories of Grey County through the words of past and present citizens.
Cellphones: Handier than a Swiss Army Knife *Online Only*
Cellphones began as the next step in the development of cordless telephones, but they have developed far beyond their original function of wirelessly connecting people. Learn all about this transition in this online only exhibit.
Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases: The Spanish Flu in Grey County *Online Only*
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.
Celebrating our 'Shellversary'
2021 is our 17th anniversary at Grey Roots. Celebrate with us by exploring some of the shell based artefacts from the permanent collection. Shell is the traditional 17th anniversary gift.
100 Years of the Owen Sound Transportation Company
The Owen Sound Transportation Company celebrates it's 100th Anniversary in 2021. We reflect on the roots of this iconic local business with a selection of artefacts and a detailed look at OSTC's fleet of storied vessels over the last hundred years.
