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Curated Past

Curated Past

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Stories about the heritage and culture of Norfolk County, Ontario, brought to you by the museums of Norfolk County
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The Great Jam Story of 1940

Curated PastApr 06, 2020

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Canadian History Ehx: History of Norfolk County

Canadian History Ehx: History of Norfolk County

A guest-produced episode from Craig Baird, producer of Canadian History Ehx. Craig provides an overview of the history of Norfolk County, the earliest settlers in the area and highlights some of the early history of our local communities.

May 03, 202221:47
Population 300: Simcoe's Black History

Population 300: Simcoe's Black History

On today's podcast, tune in to learn more about the black history of Norfolk County, specifically the thriving black community that existed in Simcoe that included about 300 black citizens during the first half of the 19th century.

Feb 18, 202214:49
William Edgar Cantelon: Norfolk County’s Visionary

William Edgar Cantelon: Norfolk County’s Visionary

William Edgar Cantelon was an artist and a visionary. He dedicated his life to capturing Norfolk County’s past and present through his work. His art was his life. A bicycle was his preferred mode of transportation and he could often be seen riding his bicycle along the backroads of Norfolk committing to canvas the images he saw along the way.

On today’s podcast, tune in to hear how Cantelon’s lifelong interest in art, created a legacy that continues to educate, entertain and inform us.

Aug 02, 202120:35
The Summer Garden: A Dance Hall Vision

The Summer Garden: A Dance Hall Vision

Not so long ago the rich baritone of Charlie Pride's voice, the rockabilly beats of Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks and the brassy tones  of Louis Armstrong's trumpet echoed over Lake Erie.  These famous musicians were but a few that travelled to the lakeside community of Port Dover to perform at the famous concert venue, the Summer Garden.

On today’s podcast, tune in to hear how Ben Ivey turned his vision of a dance hall over the lake into a reality. In the early days not only was there an admission fee, but a fee to dance!  Yet people flocked from all over and happily paid the fees so that they could be a part of the historic Summer Garden.

Jun 18, 202115:17
The Story of the W.F. Kolbe Company in Port Dover

The Story of the W.F. Kolbe Company in Port Dover

The W.F. Kolbe Company opened a branch of their fishing company in Port Dover in 1911 on Harbour Street. In 1946 they moved the plant to a large plot of land on Lynn Street, further down the Lynn River. At that time they were the largest freshwater fish processor on the Great Lakes.

May 25, 202004:23
The Infamous Langton Bank Robbery of 1950

The Infamous Langton Bank Robbery of 1950

More than 70 years ago, Herbert McAuliffe walked into Langton's Imperial Bank of Canada in a failed attempt at armed robbery. As he fled the bank, he unloaded his machine-gun on two local men giving chase, killing them instantly. Several months later, McAuliffe went to the gallows and dangled for 17 minutes before he was pronouced dead.

May 03, 202005:35
The Priest Who Wouldn't Look The Other Way

The Priest Who Wouldn't Look The Other Way

In the 1930s, transient farm labourers were not often a welcome sight in the town of Delhi, ON. Many lived in a forest encampment outside town. But Father Uyen saw them differently. Recognizing the important role these workers played for the town's economy and tobacco harvest, he set out to help the workers at a time when few others would.

Apr 22, 202005:22
The Dark Day for the Black Donnellys in Waterford

The Dark Day for the Black Donnellys in Waterford

Long ago in Waterford, the infamous Black Donnellys had a fateful day when an argument in a tavern claimed one of their own. This story is about the day that Michael Donnelly came to Waterford... and never made it home

Apr 14, 202004:04
The Great Jam Story of 1940

The Great Jam Story of 1940

Did you know that in 1940, almost everyone in Norfolk County, Ontario was making jam? Learn all about the amazing story of why this happened and how it brought a community together

Apr 06, 202003:22
Tobacco Kilns On Our Landscape

Tobacco Kilns On Our Landscape

Tobacco kilns have such a strong relationship with the flat landscape of Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. Today it is a relationship filled with melancholy as many of these kilns are starting to decay. One photographer has captured these symbols of the county's agriculture heritage

Mar 27, 202005:15