Selling Yesterday’s News: The Anatomy of Historical Newspapers

Selling Yesterday’s News: The Anatomy of Historical Newspapers

Kyle Pritchard, Special Project Coordinator for Huron’s digitized newspaper project, examines the types of content newspapers produced and how it changed over time to reflect the needs and demands of a growing community. You can search the newspapers yourself for free...
Huron Historic Settlements: Manchester

Huron Historic Settlements: Manchester

If you’re out touring County Roads this summer, you may notice some new brown and white heritage signs marking Huron County’s historic settlements. The project was initiated by the County’s Public Works Department as a way to remember these communities that once...
Love and War – Military Weddings

Love and War – Military Weddings

Livia Picado Swan, Huron County Archives assistant, is working on the Henderson Collection this summer and highlighting some of the stories and images from the collection. In keeping with our August theme of making lemonade from lemons, we take a look at some of the...
Historic Huron Settlements: Ainleyville

Historic Huron Settlements: Ainleyville

If you’re out touring County Roads this summer, you may notice some new brown and white heritage signs marking Huron County’s historic settlements. The project was initiated by the County’s Public Works Department as a way to remember these...
The Huron Historic Gaol is a One of a Kind Building

The Huron Historic Gaol is a One of a Kind Building

Kyra Lewis, Huron Historic Gaol outreach and engagement assistant, explores the architectural history of the Huron Historic Gaol. The Huron Historic Gaol is a one of a kind building: predating Confederation, this anomaly has stood for over 181 years. Despite being...