Here are five completely unrelated things that I learned recently. Perhaps you’ll be enlightened too. I’m extremely skeptical of zero… Read more 5 Things I Learned in February
Tag: Canadian history
How Did Tom Thomson Die?
One of the items on my “19 for 2019” list was to visit the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in Owen… Read more How Did Tom Thomson Die?
Snow Day at Moreston Heritage Village
On Saturday morning I bundled up the children and we braved the minus 19 windchill and headed to Moreston Heritage… Read more Snow Day at Moreston Heritage Village
Three Historical Picture Books Set in Quebec
It’s been awhile since I revisited Canadian historical fiction picture books. Here are three very different picture books set in… Read more Three Historical Picture Books Set in Quebec
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Better late than never… Here are this week’s historical highlights touching on museum news, Canadian history, World War II, and… Read more Historical Highlights 208
Exploring Grey County: Inglis Falls
A couple of weeks ago, after a long day with the kids, I took myself to Harrison Park, bought a… Read more Exploring Grey County: Inglis Falls
Four Picture Books About Emily Carr
Today I’m sharing four picture books about a famous Canadian artist. I knew that Emily Carr (1871-1945) lived in British… Read more Four Picture Books About Emily Carr
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I have quite a mix of historical highlights for you this weekend: libraries, paintings, veterans, not to mention ice cream.… Read more Historical Highlights 201
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This weekend dip into art, archives, architecture, and more. I hope you find these historical highlights as interesting as I… Read more Historical Highlights 195
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This week’s historical highlights includes lots of articles about art, as well as libraries, museums, and archives. Have you seen… Read more Historical Highlights 194
Did You Know? 12 Facts About A.Y. Jackson
One of the first pieces of art I ever bought was a large print of an A.Y. Jackson painting (Maple… Read more Did You Know? 12 Facts About A.Y. Jackson
Exploring Grey County: Harrison Park
Good news! We had a conditional offer on a house accepted on Saturday night. (Next up, finalizing the financing and… Read more Exploring Grey County: Harrison Park
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Here are this week’s historical highlights, six articles touching on race, archives, and museum exhibits. Have you heard of the… Read more Historical Highlights 186