PinnedJessica AllenTragic Roots: The Unseen Dangers of 19th Century Life in Simcoe CountyTypically, when walking through a local cemetery, it’s common to see deaths attributed to diseases like cholera, typhoid and tuberculosis…Apr 24Apr 24
Jessica AllenUnearthing History: The Lost Mammoth Skeleton of Adjala-Tosorontio TownshipIn 1887, a remarkable discovery was made on the west half of Lot 14, Concession 6, in Adjala-Tosorontio Township, Ontario. A mammoth…Jul 151Jul 151
Jessica AllenUnveiling Freedom Rock: New Leads in the Quest for the Inscription AuthorsPart FourJun 28Jun 28
Jessica AllenDocumenting My Research for the Individual(s) Responsible for the 19th Century Inscriptions at…Part Three: The Research BeginsJun 5Jun 5
Jessica AllenThe Hidden Gem of Simcoe County: Finally Discovering Freedom RockPart Two: After a 10k grueling hike, I found it!Jun 2Jun 2
Jessica AllenSearching for Freedom Rock: An Adventure in Simcoe CountyPart One of My Quest to Find the Historical GemMay 27May 27
Jessica AllenShadows of the Past: The Forgotten Tales of Midland’s Pioneer CemeteryNestled along an old stretch of Penetanguishene Road, bypassed by the modern rush of County Road 93, lies a small but profoundly…Apr 25Apr 25
Jessica AllenSwirls of Time: Birdie Webb’s Dance Card Unveiling the Rhythms of 1920s in Bradford West…Preserved within the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives is a charming relic from the early 20th century — a dance card…Apr 3Apr 3
Jessica AllenAerial Insight: Military Air Force Training in the Great WarThe Department of National Defense and the Library and Archives Canada has a number of photographic archives that provide us with a glimpse…Mar 5Mar 5
Jessica AllenGliding on Ice: A Snapshot of Winter Community Spirit on Lake SimcoePage 81 of the Stroud Tweedsmuir History Vol. II features a captivating black and white photograph, capturing not only the elegance of…Mar 5Mar 5