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Bowman & Zinkan Tannery
Taking a stroll along the trail of Fairy Lake, Southampton, one quickly notices the interpretive plaque near the bandshell. It displays the history of the ...
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The Bruce County Tartan
The tartan is one of the most recognizable pieces of cultural clothing. From its countless appearances in pop culture to its cultural status as ceremonial ...
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The Wreck of HMS General Hunter
History sometimes appears in the oddest of places – especially when we are not actively searching for it. This was the case for one ...
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Teddy Bruce and the 160th: “The Battalion with the Bear”
“The 160th was known as the Battalion with the Bear”, recalled Russel Wagner, a schoolteacher and combat engineer who served with the Battalion during the ...
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Jessie Macpherson: From Eskdale to Jail
In 2022 the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre received a donation of materials about the life, education, and notable career of Jessie Macpherson. Born ...
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Art for Art’s Sake
The saying “Art for Art’s Sake” supports that there is art made simply for the pure joy and expression of the artist. That art doesn’t ...
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Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
33 Victoria Street North (in the town of Saugeen Shores) Southampton, ON Canada N0H 2L0
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| Individual | $8.00 + HST |
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| Student | $6.00 + HST |
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