Craigleith Heritage Depot
113 Lakeshore Road East L9Y 0N1 The Blue Mountains, ON, Canada

The sign at The Alphorn always makes us giggle How are you finding ways to cope & smile during these challenging pandemic times?

Max Gros-Louis, leader of the Huron Wendat nation, some of the descendants of the Wendat/Wyandotte/Wyandot who lived in this area in the 1600s, has passed away.... He served as Chief for 30 years. The early French traders and missionaries knew them as the Petun and they built two villages on the Nipissing Ridge at what is now Craigleith. See more

We are happy to have Hilary as a part of the team at the Craigleith Heritage Depot!

We couldn't be more excited to show this #FavouriteFossil! An excellent new addition to our natural history collection. A #BlueMountains resident gave us a heads up on the location of this split boulder with wonderful #fossil specimens. Our staff could only carry the smaller half back to the #museum. It will be safely housed, and on display in the museum gallery in the near future.... Can't wait to share this beauty with the public. More detailed photos to come next Friday! #FossilFriday #Ordovician #Trilobite #Nautiloid #Paleontology #NaturalHistory

Here are some close-ups of our new piece of #GeorgianBay natural history! In this piece of #shale are hundreds of #Trilobite exoskeletons and #Nautiloid shells. From large to very small; a variety of sizes! There are even different species of Trilobites in the same layer of formation. Can you spot the two species?... These photos show just how concentrated the fossils are on the surface, and in certain layers of the shale. It is incredible how one fragile layer can hold hundreds of fossils, and the next thin layer underneath there is nothing, or only one or two. To learn more about ancient life and #Fossils in #BlueMountains check out our YouTube videos: https://bit.ly/3lHQ253 #NaturalHistory #FavouriteFossils #FossilFriday #Fossil #Paleontology #Ordovician

Did you miss the livestreams of the Clarksburg and Ravenna Remembrance Day Services? You can still view the livestreams on our YouTube Channel. Watch them here https://bit.ly/2Uiptav

No need to get fancy with costumes this year... Can you guess what these ladies are dressed up as in this 1930's Halloween photo? Imagine all the candy you could collect with a copper boiler! *Photo circa 1930 Halloween at Union School, from CHD #archives Almond Collection.... Bring your candy collecting container to The Blue Mountains Public Library this Saturday between 2:30 - 4pm for our Trick-or-Treat Drive Thru! https://bit.ly/3nMfhog #Halloween #HappyHalloween #TrickOrTreat #Halloween2020 #Costume #Candy #BlueMountains #CluesdayTuesday

To book a visit online to the Museum exhibits, public computer, or research room https://bit.ly/31pY5vo

It's Remembrance Day. Today, live @11am, the Town of Blue Mountains, Royal Canadian Legion Beaver Valley 281 , and @The Blue Mountains Public Library invite you to watch virtual Remembrance Day Ceremonies being filmed in #Ravenna and #Clarksburg on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/30yW6Vf Honour our #veterans at home & stay safe. Here are some highlights from last year's 2019 ceremony at the newly installed Cenotaph. To learn more about #BlueMountains military heritage vis...it: https://bit.ly/3mFtZwV #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget #Veterans #Military #ThankYou #StaySafe

Halloween is coming! Had to cancel your plans due to the pandemic? BMPL has your back. Drive thru the L.E. Shore parking lot this Halloween between 2:30 and 4:00pm for Trick-or-Treat Drive Thru.

Our "Office" is open! Museum gallery & research room by appointment. Library pick up services available during open hours. Book a visit today! https://bit.ly/31pY5vo... #MuseumMemes #Museum

This #FossilFriday take a look at this beautifully shaped #Gastropod! Looks very similar to the snail shells you might find today. Only this one is around 450 million years old! To see more #fossils book your #Museum gallery visit today! https://bit.ly/31pY5vo... #Ordovician #Fossil #BlueMountains *Photo taken by the Georgian Bay Photography Club

This #CluesdayTuesday we take a look at #OurMilitaryHeritage. Do you recognize these unknown #Veterans? Help us identify them... *From the CHD archives... #OldPhotos #LocalHistory #Archives Veterans Affairs Canada The Royal Canadian Legion - National Headquarters Ontario Ancestors See more

Our #Museum gallery is Open! You can now book a 40 min. visit to our in-house exhibits, as well as our research room & public computer. We've missed sharing history with you. Come see us! https://bit.ly/31pY5vo... #BlueMountains #Resources #LocalHistory #EveryPlaceAStory

Are you ready to see some fossils today? Book your visit now! https://bit.ly/31pY5vo Here's a sneak peak... #Fossils #Ordovician #BlueMountains #Craigleith #Shale #Trilobite #Crinoid #Nautiloid

See museum staff #unbox a handmade needlework bag created by a local resident during the Second World War. Learn more about local #military heritage by registering for the Our Military Heritage exhibit launch Sept. 19th. See details and links at: www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/military #WWII #HomeFront

We open tomorrow! Have you booked your visit yet? https://bit.ly/31pY5vo #Museum #BlueMountains #LocalHistory

One of our most prolific writers was born on this day in 1871. Edith Marsh was a historian, naturalist and benefactor. She gave us Peasemarsh for public use. Thank you Edith, and happy birthday. See some of her work on our online exhibit "Literary Women" https://bit.ly/2DT1Gtn Image from our #archives & historic photo database https://bit.ly/2Tenrrv... #BlueMountains #Nature #LocalAuthor #Peasemarsh #History #LocalHistory

Oh, did you miss your memes? Weve got more! *Photo of Thornbury Town Council 1910 from our archives... #Meme #MuseumMemes #MuseumFromHome #Laughs #Thornbury #BlueMountains

A quick check in video! Have you registered for Our Military Heritage #exhibit launch this Saturday Sept. 19th? Presentation, displays, cash bar and refreshments will be available at this physically distanced event. Learn more and find link to register at: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/military #military #veterans #Canada #TheBlueMountains #HomeFront #WorldWar #ration

Museum exhibits are back starting this week! You can also access our research room & resources, and public computer by appointment. Book your visit to the #Museum by phone 519-599-3681 x 6, email [email protected], or online https://bit.ly/31pY5vo #BlueMountains #EveryPlaceAStory

Have you registered yet? Come to "Our Military Heritage" at Royal Canadian Legion Beaver Valley 281 in Clarksburg Sat. Sept. 19th from 2-4pm. Our Curator will give a short presentation followed by exhibits and more! Discover and share stories of #BlueMountains military heritage.... #OurMilitaryHeritage #EveryPlaceAStory #Military

Do you know this cadet? Harvey #Clendenan is one of the local #veterans commemorated in "Our Military Heritage": https://bit.ly/3ewOFSu. Share your #photos and info with the online #community exhibit: https://bit.ly/3gdJB60 See it in person, Sat. Sept. 19th at the Royal Canadian Legion Beaver Valley 281: https://bit.ly/35q5tcO ... #OurMilitaryHeritage #BlueMountains Veterans Affairs Canada

This #CluesdayTuesday can you guess the local author? Here's a hint: Her birthday is tomorrow ... #Writer #LocalAuthor #NaturalHistory #Read #Books #LocalHistory #BlueMountains See more

Ever wonder what was in a Red Cross POW package or a Military Ration? Get your own sample and find out more on September 19 at 2pm, as we present Our Military Heritage at the Clarksburg Legion. Register now for this free event and discover the stories of our communitys engagment in peacekeeping. Register on our website calendar at www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca #militaryhistory #bluemountains #canadianlegion

The Beaver Valley Fall Fair turns 150 years old this weekend! You can experience the Beaver Valley Fall Fairs of the past through our online exhibit: https://bit.ly/2F7Ll4B Do you have great memories of the Fall Fair that you would like to share? Celebrate by adding them to our online exhibit: https://bit.ly/2Cyi4yH Check out the #Clarksburg Sesquicentennial online exhibit to see more photos like the one below: https://bit.ly/3bKBcGN ... #FallFair #Fair #BlueMountains #Agriculture #Community #BVFF150 #MuseumAtHome See more

Thank you to our film team today, Mountain Goat Film company, Rob Leverty and Heather McIntyre for taking part in our next REEL History film about the Niagara Escarpment. Look for it in 2021! #localhistory #naturalhistory #escarpment #bluemountains #museum

Dont forget to get your tickets for #Oktoberfest taking place on Sat. Sept 19 in support of @MarshStCentre & the Clarksburg Legion. Drive-thru starts at 5PM, Beaver Valley Community Centre Tent dining begins at 6PM, Legion Branch, Clarksburg... Tickets: https://marshstreetcentre.com Right after Our Military Heritage On-line exhibit launch, stay after for a wonderful meal.

The Blue Mountains natural history is all around us! This picture taken along the #NiagaraEscarpment at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures reminds us of the special places that many people have long been drawn to, including the Tionontati in the 1600s and Craigleith Heritage Depot staff in 2020! #BlueMountains #Nature #NaturalHistory #Escarpment

Captain John Carmichael was born Mar. 18, 1889 to John and Mary Carmichael. He worked as a physician. Enlisted in 1916, he served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps and No. 7 General Hospital from July 6, 1916. Come to our socially distanced exhibit at the Royal Canadian Legion Beaver Valley 281 on Sat. Sept 19th to see "Our Military Heritage" in person! For more event info & to register: https://bit.ly/2QCTxvH ... This is an ever-growing project in partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada. Add your familys story to our #community exhibit: https://bit.ly/3gdJB60 #BlueMountains #Veterans #OurMilitaryHeritage #FirstResponder #Military #LocalHistory #hospital #Museum #MuseumFromHome

The Reduction Chemical Works Building may no longer be in operation, but it still played a large role in our Townships unique past. Join us each Thursday for 1 minute lessons on our history, and learn more about figures such as Arthur Peuchen -- who survived the Titanic! #Industry #BlueMountains #BuildingHistory #History #LocalHistory #wood #furniture #repurpose #Museum #EveryPlaceAStory #MuseumFromHome #Titanic

Our Book Club has been able to continue meeting this summer... outside! Theyve enjoyed the old school yard at the Craigleith Community Centre. Keep up the good reads ladies! ... #BookClub #Craigleith #BlueMountains #Books #Read #Outside #Community #OldSchool #GoodReads #StaySafe #SocialDistancing See more

Join us Saturday Sept. 19th At the Royal Canadian Legion Beaver Valley 281 from 2-4pm. Experience a local community exhibit like no other! Please register https://bit.ly/2QCTxvH ... #OurMilitaryHeritage #community #Museum #BlueMountains Veterans Affairs Canada

Ever wonder what its like to be a #FairAmbassador? Watch past Senior Ambassador, Victoria #McMurchy, as she shares memories and fun stories from 2013 and 2014 in honour of Beaver Valley Fall Fairs 150th: https://bit.ly/3fp6kMp. Get Fall Fair news at: http://www.beavervalleyfallfair.ca/ #BeaverValleyFallFair #BVFF150

Join us at the Legion in Clarksburg on September 19th for Our Military Heritage, a presentation, exhibits and more!

The Lunan Log House was the areas first permanent residence! This old home has seen a lot over the years, but still looks as good as the day it was built. Even though theres been some drastic changes to it in order to make sure it has modern features, it remains tied to its historical past. Does your house have an interesting history? Share below in the comments! #Loghome #Oldhome #HistoricBuilding #Tavern #Scottish #ShaleOil #Preservation #Architecture #Craigleith #BuildingHistory #BlueMountains

Join us at the Royal Canadian Legion Beaver Valley 281 to see our exhibit on #military #heritage from the Blue Mountains. See photos, artifacts, memoirs, and add your familys story to our ever-growing #community exhibit! Cash bar & refreshments. All ages welcome. Please note this is a free registered event ** limited spaces available. Register by phone, email, or online https://bit.ly/2QCTxvH... #BlueMountains #EveryPlaceAStory #family #history See more

#Stylin in the #BlueMountains *photo from the CHD #archives #MuseumMemes #Meme #OldPhoto #Hat #doge #Dog #MansBestFriend #FurryFriends

Were Open! Come see us for @The Blue Mountains Public Library Pick-up Services *Please note that there is no public computer & NO washrooms available.... But we do have free wifi outside the building! #Library #Books #Read #Community

Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to post our episode of Building History at its scheduled time yesterday. To make up for it, we decided to focus on a very special building The Marsh Street Centre! This beloved centre has an extensive #history and was once a #community hall, #library, and #museum! Its now a space where people gather to take part in #creative endeavors, and it continues to play an important role in our community. #BlueMountains #BuildingHistory #Culture

Were Back! Visit us for Library Pick-Up services For more info see Service Updates & COVID-19 on our website www.TheBlueMountainsLibrary.ca... The Blue Mountains Public Library See more

#Butterfly #Butterflies #BlueMountains #Nature

Looking back at 160 years of #PublicLibraries in the #BlueMountains... #DidYouKnow that the Craigleith Heritage Depot isnt the only place in the area to have both a #Museum & #Library in the same building? The #Clarksburg Community Hall was home to both the Collingwood Township Library & the Beaver Valley Military Museum. A beautiful #building with a deep #history in the area. Now known as the Marsh Street Centre it still provides space for a variety of #community & #cultura...l resources & activities! *Photos from the CHD #archives - G.A. Black Collection, ca.1970 See more

See them all here! https://bit.ly/2DAFB2q And here! https://bit.ly/3kmyhIa #MuseumMemes #BuildingHistory #BlueMountains #History #Meme #Laugh #Learn

Its Bon Appetite Sunday! This weeks recipe is Lazy-Daisy Cake! It comes from Peg Davidson in the Christmas Cook Book - The Blue Mountain Chapter I.O.D.E. This cake is perfect for a nice lazy day snack! ... #BonAppetite #Archives #cake #baking

Mary Buchanan was a literary force to be reckoned with. She is one of many #writers past and present who made The Blue Mountains home. Want a taste of rural life from over 100 years ago? #Read her full #book of #poetry Country Breezes from Breezy Brae full of humour, candor and #local references. (Visit the Virtual Museum> Literary Women to find her!) Visit our online exhibit on "Literary Women" to find out more! https://bit.ly/2DT1Gtn #LiteraryWomen #100YearsAgo #RuralLife #BlueMountains

#Ferns survived the ice ages, and their appearance has changed very little since then! About 50 #fern species exist in Grey-Bruce, some of which can be found along the #NiagaraEscarpment, like these ones here seen at @Scenic Caves Nature Adventures . Share your own pics at https://bit.ly/34hcsEw @BruceGreySimcoe @Grey County Tourism

This weeks "Building" History video is a little different than the rest! Were looking at #natural #structures around our township as opposed to manmade ones. The standing rock of Ekarenniondi can still be seen today at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures; check it out on your next visit! For a larger look at the areas #Indigenous #history, contact The Blue Mountains Public Library for more resources! #BuildingHistory #Landscape #Nature #Spirit #StandingRock #Cave #Caves #Sceni...c #Forest #Soul #Thunderbird #VR #Film #BlueMountains VR Film "Pathway": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfOKkqoYVXs Indigenous History documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCjXRZOOlvs UNESCO See more

Do you know these local #veterans? Help the community discover more information about them by sharing your knowledge or contributing your digital items to #OurMilitaryHeritage online project: https://bit.ly/3gdJB60 If you are unable to digitize but want to add to this profile, please contact the museum for assistance. phone: 519-599-3681 x 6 email: [email protected]... #TheBlueMountains #military

Todays Cluesday Tuesday is focused on sports! We have had many different teams in our area. Can you guess which community each team comes from? #clesdaytuesday #sports #baseball #archives #photography

Did you try to this spring? #MuseumMemes #quarantinehair #qaurantinehaircut #homehaircut #hairstyle #beard #oldphoto #archives

Author Louise Richardson Rorke was born in #Thornbury on this day in 1878. She became a #teacher, principal, editor and #author. Most well known for her childrens books, some set in our #community. Learn more about Louise by visiting our online "Literary Women" exhibit on BiblioBoard: https://bit.ly/2DT1Gtn #childrensbook #childrensbookauthor #books #read