Pearls and Politics
In this online exhibit, we explore the inspiring women, past and present, who chose to serve their Grey County communities as politicians.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Facing the Flames: The History of Firefighting in Grey County
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!
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.
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.
Game Changers
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Game Changers takes you on a fascinating journey, exploring the past and uncovering the future of gaming.
Live the video game evolution, from classics like Pong and Pac-Man to the photorealistic, immersive games of today. Try your hand at operating a supersized Nintendo controller, play Tetris on a giant Game Boy, and challenge your friends at Guitar Hero!
