A by-law to monitor the speed horses might travel through town, a by-law to regulate morals, a by-law to ensure that bread is free from foreign objects and weighs at least four pounds, a by-law to allow a railway: these were all passed within Grey County's rich 150+ year history. This Grey Roots original exhibit highlights the symbolism of local government, both upper and lower tier, and how its activities mirror the ideals and values of the day.