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Posted on November 17, 2021
The first town we will be talking about is the town of Churchville. Little is known about the corner settlement on the Kerr Sideroad in Aldborough. Churchville got its name from […]
Posted on October 20, 2021
Potentially the most vital and multi use tool a settler would need was an axe. It had extensive everyday uses, ceremonial purposes and could be used as a weapon when needed. The […]
Posted on September 23, 2021
Welcome back to Weekend Highlights! Hoping everyone’s week has gone great so far. Only two more days to go till the weekend! This upcoming weekend a very exciting event is […]
Posted on September 18, 2021
If you’re looking for a layed back weekend what better thing to do then grab the family and go for a driving tour of Aldborough and Dunwich Township? On this […]
Posted on September 2, 2021
Welcome back to Weekend Highlights, where we let you know what’s going on in Elgin County this weekend! Looking for family fun before school starts? This weekend is very exciting […]
Posted on August 6, 2021
This is a seed planter commonly known by farmers as ‘bill picks’ or ‘corn jabbers’. In the mid 1800s and early 1900s, these hand held planters were very popular. There […]
Posted on July 30, 2021
This hand-cranked grinder used to reside at a forge owned and operated by Ben Cowell. A hand operated crank is attached to the side with a sleek wooden handle. When […]
Posted on July 23, 2021
The Man Behind the Honey This early-mid 20th century pail is from the apiary of V.S.Tripp in Dutton, ONT. Owned by apiarist Victorr Stanley Tripp, more commonly known as Stan, […]
Posted on July 16, 2021
This is our jackscrew, also known as a screw jack or barn jack. Made of cast iron and still in good condition, this jack served its purpose for countless years. […]
