Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Whatever Happened to Lard?
An interesting podcast from NPR concerning the demise of lard which was a common cooking tool in historic cuisine...Who Killed Lard?.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Albert and Victoria's Holiday Tradition
Queen Victoria’s Christmas returns to Windsor Castle
Check out this link to see how they're celebrating a heritage holiday at the castle.
Check out this link to see how they're celebrating a heritage holiday at the castle.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Hand Tools
This link is to a film shot in Louisiana in 1949. Many of the hand tools used in the film are identical to a number of items that can be found in the barn collection (adzes and coopers knife) at the Backus-Page House Museum. It is interesting to see some of these tools still in use in the 20th century.
http://www.folkstreams.net/film,188
http://www.folkstreams.net/film,188
Monday, November 7, 2011
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
www.citizenship.gov.on.ca
The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards honour the thousands of people who generously contribute their time as volunteers across Ontario. These awards are an important way to recognize volunteers who have provided service over many years.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Barn Quilt Trail in Melbourne
60 barn quilts are planned between Tecumseh's Monument and Delaware.
OCTOBER 26, 2011
Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne
7:00 p.m.
Unveiling of the Design. 30 blocks. Each block tells a story.
Pauline Grondin. Guest historian and inspiration, re-enactor, story teller, and quilter
Longwoods Barn Quilt Trail agenda:
Story telling: start matching stories, locations, and barns.
Preparations to approach barn owners and start painting.
Where will we paint? Which community organizations would like to paint?
Preparation for history meeting at the Antler River Seniors Complex in Muncey: Nov 8. 6:00 p.m.
Collaborate with Tecumseh Monument Redevelopment Plan - history
Report from South Caradoc, Ailsa Craig.
On October 26th, the quilt design will be presented to the community at the Melbourne Community Hall. Pauline Grondin, a professional storyteller, will bring the period to life. Dressed in period clothing, she will tell how the war disrupted community life for three years. Ms. Grondin is also a quilter, so barn quilts have piqued her interest. She is driving in from Burlington to join the fun.
Also, November 8. First Nations history and quilt design.
More info at : http://obqt.wordpress.com/
Mary Simpson
Longwoods Barn Quilt Trail
OCTOBER 26, 2011
Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne
7:00 p.m.
Unveiling of the Design. 30 blocks. Each block tells a story.
Pauline Grondin. Guest historian and inspiration, re-enactor, story teller, and quilter
Longwoods Barn Quilt Trail agenda:
Story telling: start matching stories, locations, and barns.
Preparations to approach barn owners and start painting.
Where will we paint? Which community organizations would like to paint?
Preparation for history meeting at the Antler River Seniors Complex in Muncey: Nov 8. 6:00 p.m.
Collaborate with Tecumseh Monument Redevelopment Plan - history
Report from South Caradoc, Ailsa Craig.
On October 26th, the quilt design will be presented to the community at the Melbourne Community Hall. Pauline Grondin, a professional storyteller, will bring the period to life. Dressed in period clothing, she will tell how the war disrupted community life for three years. Ms. Grondin is also a quilter, so barn quilts have piqued her interest. She is driving in from Burlington to join the fun.
Also, November 8. First Nations history and quilt design.
More info at : http://obqt.wordpress.com/
Mary Simpson
Longwoods Barn Quilt Trail
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Multiple Myeloma Cancer Research Fundraiser
For tickets you can call Kevin at 519-762-2775 or Karen at 519-762-3614. Tickets are $10 each and a tax receipt will be issued for $20 or more
Come on out
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