The loss of HMS Speedy and the 20 souls on board was a terrible disaster for the town of York and Upper Canada. York had about 450 people at that time, and the loss of 20 travellers all at once was the largest death count in decades. Read More
It was a wonderful meeting and we instantly connected with each other because our motivation was not economic, our motivation was spiritual. We told them a little bit about our culture and history. Even our creation story teaches us the first woman brought seeds with her, and those plants still sustain us and our medicines even today. Read More
It’s a history-lover’s delight: the building itself, the restored interior, the historic displays and resources, and the enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers. Read More
Although he showered his daughters with elaborate gifts when he was home, Frank was no longer home very often. Jennie confided to friends that she had been much happier when they were poor. Read More
Milford is beloved locally for its traditional Fall Fair, one of very few still operating in Ontario. Read More
Photography by Daniel Vaughan Postcard images courtesy Bud and Jill Guertin Vintage postcard collectors help tell the story of cities and crossroads Most of us still buy a few holiday postcards for friends who don’t receive our Facebook albums or email updates. Once though, the humble postcard was the social media of the day –… Read More
There is an outcropping of fine stone houses in the area, demonstrating the ‘make do with what you have’ ethic of the early settlers, who put the glacial eskers to good use. Read More
Photography by Ian K. Barker Adventures in Restoration In the beginning, it sounded like such a good idea! As the owner of a small business promoting heritage, it only made marketing sense to develop a strong, iconic brand – like a vintage truck – to shout out to the world we were in the history… Read More
The impressive house and its rich interior were the expression of John E. Proctor’s wealth and position in society. He’d done well. Read More
Many of these students are experiencing peace and safety for the first time. Read More