SCUBA Diving
After the Second World War, the technology used by military divers, often known as Frogmen, continued to be improved upon and by the 1960s equipment had been created that allowed […]
After the Second World War, the technology used by military divers, often known as Frogmen, continued to be improved upon and by the 1960s equipment had been created that allowed […]
Scottish roots run deep in Bruce County, and the tradition of Pipe Bands in Bruce’s communities runs just as deep. In fact, Bruce County’s most famous ‘ghost’ is a piper. It
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The hardball team, known as the Southampton Fishermen was formed in the early 1930s, and played in the Ontario Baseball Amateur Association. In the midst of the Great Depression, sports
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One of the most engaging sections of the museum’s collection is the toy collection. Saved, sometimes for generations, before being donated to the collection, toys give a glimpse not only
First known as the “Chesley Mechanics’ Band” the Chesley Citizens’ Band was formed in 1887, under the leadership of John Krug. Attracting talented musicians with promises of employment at the Krug factory, the band
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A popular item throughout the Museum’s time has been Jerry, the ventriloquist dummy. Jerry came to the museum on loan in 1957, before being donated in 1981. Created ca. 1860s,
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