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Posted on August 31, 2021
Ariana Malthaner The original poem this week was written for Jennie (sometimes, as here, Jeannie) Dyke. Unlike the other autograph books which are primarily filled with momentos and sentimental messages, […]
Posted on August 24, 2021
Ariana Malthaner Lord Byron’s Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage is a four part poem detailing the adventures of Harold throughout Europe. Isabella Woods appears to have had a particular affinity for this […]
Posted on August 19, 2021
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are your weekend highlights for the area! For any youth wanting to make new friends or just cool off in this summer heat, on […]
Posted on August 18, 2021
Today our focus will be the key players in the War of 1812 from the Talbot Settlement. Thomas Talbot August 16 –On this date, American militia and some of their native […]
Posted on August 17, 2021
Ariana Malthaner This week’s transcription is another lovely original poem dedicated to Isabella, this from an MLM. This particular poem requests that whenever Isabella reread it, that she be reminded […]
Posted on August 12, 2021
Welcome back to the weekend highlights! This weekend there’s some awesome events happening in the Elgin County area. Make sure to check out as many out as you can. First […]
Posted on August 11, 2021
Listen at: https://anchor.fm/dashboard Today, our focus will be the War of 1812 and its impact on the Talbot Settlement. In addition to surviving in a new world, the early settlers […]
Posted on August 10, 2021
Ariana Malthaner There is no other poet loved as dearly by Isabella as Byron. She has dedicated numerous pages to his poetry, most of which are faithful representations of the […]
Posted on August 8, 2021
As work is continuing on our grounds, we are also working on a new Welcome Centre. Our Heritage Barn, which is the former home of our agricultural artifacts, is getting […]
