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Grey Roots

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Family friendly fun! Grey Roots is a museum, archives, and living history site that works to preserve, interpret, and celebrate the stories of Grey County.

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Moreston Heritage Village is closed for the day due to the heat warning in effect in our area. The museum remains open and is gloriously air conditioned. weather.gc.ca/warnings/repor…

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Moreston Heritage Village is closed today due to the heat warning in effect for #OwenSound. But there's lots to do inside the Museum! Have you checked out Abundance? This new exhibit sponsored by Bruce Power NGS, is full of local artefacts and stories. Tour Abundance, stay cool. 😎

Moreston Heritage Village is closed today due to the heat warning in effect for #OwenSound.
But there's lots to do inside the Museum! Have you checked out Abundance? This new exhibit sponsored by <a href="/Bruce_Power/">Bruce Power NGS</a>, is full of local artefacts and stories. Tour Abundance, stay cool. 😎
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We've got a few spaces left for Toddlers Take the Museum this Saturday at 10:30 AM. Don't miss this great social outing for your tot with games, hands on activities, stories and more. This FREE program runs for 45 minutes. Register at greyroots.com/toddlers-july-…

We've got a few spaces left for Toddlers Take the Museum this Saturday at 10:30 AM.
Don't miss this great social outing for your tot with games, hands on activities, stories and more. This FREE program runs for 45 minutes.
Register at greyroots.com/toddlers-july-…
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Moreston Heritage Village is OPEN! The heat warning for our area has ended, and while it'll still be warm (drink lots of water) we are happy to once again welcome visitors to Moreston. Step into the past today, and daily all summer, from 11:00 - 4:30.

Moreston Heritage Village is OPEN!
The heat warning for our area has ended, and while it'll still be warm (drink lots of water) we are happy to once again welcome visitors to Moreston.
Step into the past today, and daily all summer, from 11:00 - 4:30.
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Calling all #gamers! Did you know July 8 is #NationalVideoGameDay? Get your game on at Grey Roots in our traveling exhibit: Game Changers! From old classics to new favourites, Game Changers has something for everyone.

Calling all #gamers! Did you know July 8 is #NationalVideoGameDay? Get your game on at Grey Roots in our traveling exhibit: Game Changers! From old classics to new favourites, Game Changers has something for everyone.
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Our incredible #volunteers play an essential role in sharing education and creating memorable experiences for visitors. We're always looking for energetic individuals looking to have fun serving the #community. Get in on the fun! greyroots.com/volunteer

Our incredible #volunteers play an essential role in sharing education and creating memorable experiences for visitors. We're always looking for energetic individuals looking to have fun serving the #community. 
Get in on the fun!
greyroots.com/volunteer
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It's #NationalEmbraceYourGeekinessDay! A day to celebrate your hobbies, no matter how geeky. Geeks of all kind are invited to visit #GameChangers at Grey Roots. It has a ton of fun #videogames to play with your geeky friends as well as lots of info on the evolution of #gaming.

It's #NationalEmbraceYourGeekinessDay! A day to celebrate your hobbies, no matter how geeky.
Geeks of all kind are invited to visit #GameChangers at Grey Roots. It has a ton of fun #videogames to play with your geeky friends as well as lots of info on the evolution of #gaming.
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Have you toured the Arnott General Store yet? It opened to the public July 1, and has been a popular stop in Moreston ever since. Packed with genuine artefacts from historic local stores, as well as loads of beautifully recreated products - visit the Arnott General Store today!

Have you toured the Arnott General Store yet?
It opened to the public July 1, and has been a popular stop in Moreston ever since. Packed with genuine artefacts from historic local stores, as well as loads of beautifully recreated products - visit the Arnott General Store today!
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Due to planned water main work at the Grey County Administration Building, Canada Refuge Tent will be closed to the public on Tuesday, July 25. This moving exhibit can be found in the Grey Room at the Administration Building. Regular hours are 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday.

Due to planned water main work at the Grey County Administration Building, Canada Refuge Tent will be closed to the public on Tuesday, July 25.
This moving exhibit can be found in the Grey Room at the Administration Building. Regular hours are 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday.
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Today is the day! Congratulations to our friends at the #OwenSound #Emancipation Festival. 161 years of honouring and celebrating #Blackhistory and culture and they're showing no signs of slowing down. Here's to a fantastic Festival weekend! Details at emancipation.ca/events

Today is the day! Congratulations to our friends at the #OwenSound #Emancipation Festival. 161 years of honouring and celebrating #Blackhistory and culture and they're showing no signs of slowing down.
Here's to a fantastic Festival weekend!
Details at emancipation.ca/events
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Looking for a KidsCamp style experience to wrap up summer? We got you! Mon Aug 28 we experiment with different breads and cheeses to grill (and eat) the perfect cheese. Tues Aug 29 we design, create & earn unique merit badges. Register for 1 or both days: greyroots.com/awesome-august

Looking for a KidsCamp style experience to wrap up summer? We got you!
Mon Aug 28 we experiment with different breads and cheeses to grill (and eat) the perfect cheese. Tues Aug 29 we design, create &amp; earn unique merit badges.
Register for 1 or both days: greyroots.com/awesome-august
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On Monday September 11, Grey Roots Museum & Archives and Moreston Heritage Village will be closed to the public as we host the Grey County Staff Appreciation Event. Regular hours in effect over the weekend and again on Tuesday September 12.

On Monday September 11, Grey Roots Museum &amp; Archives and Moreston Heritage Village will be closed to the public as we host the Grey County Staff Appreciation Event. Regular hours in effect over the weekend and again on Tuesday September 12.
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Friendly reminder that we are closed to the public today, Monday September 11, for a staff appreciation event. See you tomorrow!

Friendly reminder that we are closed to the public today, Monday September 11, for a staff appreciation event.
See you tomorrow!
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We are excited to host a #WelcomingWeek2023 Celebration on Sat Sep 16. On this day, visitors to Grey Roots are invited to pay by donation, no admission will be charged. Enjoy a guided tour of Moreston Heritage Village at 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. You are welcome here!

We are excited to host a #WelcomingWeek2023 Celebration on Sat Sep 16. On this day, visitors to Grey Roots are invited to pay by donation, no admission will be charged.

Enjoy a guided tour of Moreston Heritage Village at 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m.

You are welcome here!
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#TBT Rocks & stones are the bane of farmers, but imagine what it must have been like for the early settlers. Stoning machines were used to aid in land clearing. Horse-powered devices moved boulders from fields to fencerows. Photo courtesy of Grey Roots #OntAg

#TBT Rocks &amp; stones are the bane of farmers, but imagine what it must have been like for the early settlers. Stoning machines were used to aid in land clearing. Horse-powered devices moved boulders from fields to fencerows. Photo courtesy of <a href="/greyrootsmuseum/">Grey Roots</a> 
#OntAg
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Admission is free on Fri Sep 29. Join us @ 2pm to catch 'Soop on Wheels', the story of Everett Soop, Blackfoot political cartoonist, and visit "Saukiing Anishnaabekiing presents: Our Stories" w/ breathtaking art by Nyle Nyle Miigizi Johnston Johnston. #NDTR #everychildmatters #orangeshirtday

Admission is free on Fri Sep 29.
Join us @ 2pm to catch 'Soop on Wheels', the story of Everett Soop, Blackfoot political cartoonist, and visit "Saukiing Anishnaabekiing presents: Our Stories"  w/ breathtaking art by Nyle <a href="/Miigizi/">Nyle Miigizi Johnston</a> Johnston.
#NDTR #everychildmatters #orangeshirtday
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We are closed Sat, Nov 11 for Remembrance Day. Consider attending a local Remembrance Day ceremony: legion.ca/remembrance/re… We reopen on Tues w/ "The Dashed Hopes of the 26th Army Tank Regiment", the next entry in our Remembrance Series of lectures, at 1 pm in the theatre.

We are closed Sat, Nov 11 for Remembrance Day.
Consider attending a local Remembrance Day ceremony: legion.ca/remembrance/re…
We reopen on Tues w/ "The Dashed Hopes of the 26th Army Tank Regiment", the next entry in our Remembrance Series of lectures, at 1 pm in the theatre.
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Season's greetings! Grey Roots Museum & Archives will be open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm today through Sat Dec 23. Holiday hours: CLOSED Sun Dec 24 - Tues Jan 2. OPEN Wed Jan 3 - Sat Jan 6. All of us here at Grey Roots wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

Season's greetings!

Grey Roots Museum &amp; Archives will be open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm today through Sat Dec 23.

Holiday hours: CLOSED Sun Dec 24 - Tues Jan 2.
OPEN Wed Jan 3 - Sat Jan 6.

All of us here at Grey Roots wish you a safe and happy holiday season.