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The history behind the history: A virtual exhibit

Edith D. Taylor Ashton’s book on the history of Dorland’s Creek and its mills is not only an exhaustively researched and comprehensive look into Hillier’s early days but also presents a wider glimpse of the early days of Prince Edward County.

Follow in the footsteps of a historical author and gain an understanding of the breadth of research needed to accurately convey the stories of the past. This exhibit aims to showcase the resources referenced in the making of this book.

Interested in the book? Copies may be purchased from our bookstore.

Beverly Sprague and Evelyn Peck seated in red chairs.

Recollections of Rednersville

Watch this fourth episode of our series The Greatest Stories Never Told. Beverly Sprague chats with Evelyn Peck about growing up on a farm and the kinds of things youngsters got up to when the grown-ups weren’t around.
Produced by Seventh Town Historical Society thanks to a grant from The County Foundation.

Beverly Sprague and Gordon Fox sitting in red chairs.

Growing up County and other stories

The second episode of our “Greatest Stories Never Told” series features County local Gordon Fox who in Part 1 of his interview, talks about his childhood and early years on the family farm.

In Part 2, Gordon Fox reminisces about his early jobs and how he built a career working with the developmentally challenged.