Exhibits

Surviving the Unthinkable: Citizen Soldiers of Grey

March 8th, 2019 - February 15th, 2020

It has been said that the life of a soldier is 90% boredom and 10% sheer terror. What did soldiers do to pass the time and keep their sanity?

The Grey Monument

The Grey Monument in Moreston Heritage Village honours and recognizes Grey County’s three local units that served in World War I: the 31st Regiment and the 147th and 248th Battalions.

The Grey Room

The Grey Room is Grey Roots' offsite exhibit space, located in the Grey County Administration Building at 595 9th Ave E in Owen Sound. Currently on display is The Lost Regiments.

1969.88.8 Troops on parade to counter Fenian Raids, Owen Sound, [1866]

Voices of Grey

It’s time for a change! Our Grey County Gallery is under construction as we work on an exciting new exhibit titled Voices of Grey.

Facing the Flames: The History of Firefighting in Grey County

September 21st, 2019 - May 10th, 2020

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.