Category: History
Fit to be Tied
A notorious night on the steamer Waubuno in 1875 sealed the fate of Collingwood’s chief constable, John Creelman, whose troubles with alcohol and the law ultimately led to his downfall.
Script by Ken Maher, Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast.
Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
Facing the Flames: The History of Firefighting in Grey County
In the heart of Grey County, a rich history of firefighting runs deep—from horse-drawn pumpers to modern fire trucks, local firefighters have battled blazes with courage and innovation for over 150 years.
By Cara Williams | Photography courtesy of Grey Roots Museum & Archives
Collingwood Shipbuilders Hockey History–Blame Mickey!
In 1915, the Collingwood Shipbuilders faced the Hamilton Tigers. After being “slipped a mickey” between periods, the Shipbuilders fought through bleary eyes and battered bodies to write one of the most storied chapters in Collingwood’s hockey history.
Script by Ken Maher, Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast. Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
Collingwood Ladies’ Hockey Club–Corsets & Courage
The untold story of Collingwood’s pioneering women on the ice—how they carved out space for women in hockey while battling the constraints of their era.
By Melissa Shaw, photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
Blue Mountains Cultural Map – Your Story, Our History
Uncover the stories that shaped The Blue Mountains with the new Cultural Map— an interactive project that calls on all of us to share and patchwork together the rich tapestry of our history.
by Cara Williams | photography courtesy of the Craigleith Heritage Depot
