Maple Syrup
Bruce’s early settlers were resourceful and made the most of what they had. In the early days, as land had to be cleared, all settlers had plenty of trees within […]
Businesses
Agricultural Implement Manufacturers and Foundries
A large part of settlers receiving the Crown patent for their land was the clearing and agricultural working of that land. Once the land was cleared of larger trees, and
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Early Grist and Flour Mills
Grinding grain is an arduous and time-consuming task that was necessary for the survival of settlers. Before the 1850s settlers were required to travel to Goderich or Grey county to
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Dairies & Creameries
Most early settlers didn’t have traditional farm animals at the time of settlement, but once they became more established, herd animals such as sheep and cows were raised for their
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Jewellers
When one thinks of pioneers and the sorts of businesses one may find in their settlements, we tend to think of the miller, the blacksmith, the general store owner, the innkeeper,
Tokens
In this age of online banking and the rise of digital currency, an interesting item to be found in the collection of the Museum are tokens. Originally tokens were issued
Stephens-Hepner Co. Ltd.
The company that became know as the Stevens-Hepner Co. Ltd. had a slightly rocky start. Founder John Hepner came to Port Elgin from Napanee in 1883. He, along with six
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Krug Furniture Co. Ltd: 100 Years of Service to the County
Krug Furniture Co. Timeline 1886 The business began as a partnership between brothers Christian, Conrad, John and William Krug, and brother-in-law Henry Ankenmann. 1909 The company incorporated as “The Krug Bros. Co.”
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