Monthly Archives: January 2010

January 27, 2010

Nugget of History-Why Huron County exists?

While doing some researching for a contract I am working on, I came across James Scott’s The Settlement of Huron County. It was published in 1966 by Ryerson Press, Toronto. It is an interesting read and good source of background … Continue reading →

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Tagged as 1812, Bishop Strachan, Canadian history, Chippewa, Clergy reserves, Crown reserves, history, Huron County, John Galt, local history, Mohawk, Robert Scott, War of 1812

January 19, 2010

Taglines – What do they say about your museum?

Using to taglines to revitalize and communicate the importance of museums Continue reading →

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Tagged as American Association of State and Local History, Amici, Auto Mall, Booklover's Ball, Canadian Museum Association, Canadian museum directory, Challenge, ChemArt, EatDrink magazine, Eddingtons of Exeter, Huron County Museum, Katana Kafe, marketing, museums, PastPerfect, Reuben R. Sallows Gallery, Sloman School on Wheels, taglines, Toronto Public Library, Toronto Public Library Foundation, Toronto Star, writing contests

January 9, 2010

Museums Reconsidered

In 7 years, Canada will celebrate its 150th birthday. I wonder if it will set off the heritage mania that the centennial celebrations of 1967 did. Community museums formed. Local Women’s Institute chapters went door to door collecting artifacts for … Continue reading →

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Filed under History Thoughts, Museum News, Wool-Gathering

Tagged as 1967, Canadian centennial, community museums, exhibits, history, local history, local museums, museums, Women's Institute