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.
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
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!
Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion
September 24th, 2022 - April 30th, 2023
Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion presents a collection of replica full-scale da Vinci machines. It’s a fascinating hands-on experience that explores science, art, and history! Members only exhibit launch Sept 23. Open to the public Sept 24.
Grey Roots Holiday Wish List
November 1st, 2022 - March 31st, 2023
Saukiing Anishnaabekiing presents: Our Stories
This beautiful exhibit, created by celebrated Indigenous artist Nyle Miigizi Johnston, invokes Anishinaabe creation stories, while driving home the massive impact the treaty process had and continues to have on First Nations communities.
