When I was a kid we used to camp on the Bruce Peninsula in the summer. One memorable day trip… Read more Exploring Bruce County: Fathom Five
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Picnicking with History: St. Raphael’s Ruins
When touring around to visit relatives at Canadian Thanksgiving this fall, we stopped for a picnic at the ruins of… Read more Picnicking with History: St. Raphael’s Ruins
Exploring Grey County: Bruce’s Caves
When we did some local sight seeing back in September (including The Corran), we also visited Bruce’s Caves, near Wiarton.… Read more Exploring Grey County: Bruce’s Caves
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I’m behind on my historical highlights post this week because I was out last night at a performance of Wingfield Unbound. It… Read more Historical Highlights 168
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This week’s historical highlights include some photos taken during World War II, as well as articles about Prohibition, Madame Tussaud,… Read more Historical Highlights 167
Exploring Bruce County: The Corran
In September we did some exploring of the Bruce Peninsula, including Wiarton and surrounding area. One site of historical interest… Read more Exploring Bruce County: The Corran
Did You Know? Owen Sound & Underground Railroad
Did you know that Owen Sound, Ontario was the northernmost terminus of the Underground Railroad, the secret network of citizens… Read more Did You Know? Owen Sound & Underground Railroad
Favourite Historical Fiction of My Childhood
Did you read historical fiction as a child? I didn’t have any ambition to become a historian or archivist, but… Read more Favourite Historical Fiction of My Childhood
Three Picture Books About Internment Camps
It’s a well-known fact that Japanese-Americans were sent to internment camps during World War II, but the same thing happened… Read more Three Picture Books About Internment Camps
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I have six links for your historical highlights this weekend. I hope you find something that interests you. Here’s an… Read more Historical Highlights 152
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Here you are: seven recent articles on books, archives, and history. Book-lovers get your “to-be-read” lists ready – here are new… Read more Historical Highlights 146
6 Things I Learned in May
Following Emily P. Freeman’s example, here’s my post on things I’ve learned lately. Ice cream sandwiches do not stay frozen… Read more 6 Things I Learned in May
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Hello, readers! Get ready for articles on Canadian, American, and ancient history, plus some fascinating images and a newly-released song.… Read more Historical Highights 143