Events
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Museum & a Movie
May 18, 2013 - May 20, 2013
2 p.m. A family friendly movie plays Saturday, Sunday and holiday Monday in the Grey Roots Theatre.
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P.A. Day Adventures
Jun 07, 2013 - Jun 07, 2013
P.A. Day Adventures at Grey Roots are fun and educational. The theme is: Gods, Myths and Mortals: Opa! Party like a Greek.
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Public Night Sky Viewing
Jun 14, 2013 - Jun 14, 2013
Starts at dusk. Join experts from the Bluewater Astronomical Society to view the night sky. This is a free event and all are welcome. Event is weather dependent.
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Moreston Sundays - Spring Preview
Jun 16, 2013 - Jun 16, 2013
1-4 p.m. Be among the first visitors of the 2013 season!
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National Aboriginal Day
Jun 21, 2013 - Jun 21, 2013
Celebrate Aboriginal Day! Details to follow.
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Moreston Sundays - Spring Preview
Jun 23, 2013 - Jun 23, 2013
1-4 p.m. Be among the first visitors of the 2013 season!
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P.A. Day Adventures
Jun 28, 2013 - Jun 28, 2013
P.A. Day Adventures at Grey Roots are fun and educational. The theme is: Gods, Myths and Mortals: Amazing Feats.
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Summer Fun Flicks - Showing Daily to Labour Day
Jun 29, 2013 - Sep 02, 2013
Daily at 2 p.m. See a different film each day. A great way to stay cool on a hot day.
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Moreston Heritage Village Opening
Jul 01, 2013 - Jul 01, 2013
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate the start of summer with the annual grand opening of Moreston Heritage Village, a living history site, on Canada Day! Regular admission rates apply. Members free.
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Screening of "West Wind"
Jul 01, 2013 - Sep 02, 2013
11:30 a.m. Daily screening in the Grey Roots Theatre of "West Wind: The Vision of Tom Thomson."
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KidsCamp Week 1 - Things That Go Bump in the Night
Jul 02, 2013 - Jul 05, 2013
Prepare yourself for an investigation like no other and hear the spooky stories of the past. Only the most cunning and daring campers will solve the puzzle behind the latest mystery here at Grey Roots.
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Public Night Sky Viewing
Jul 05, 2013 - Jul 05, 2013
Starts at dusk. Join experts from the Bluewater Astronomical Society to view the night sky.
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KidsCamp Week 2 - Mighty Gods
Jul 08, 2013 - Jul 12, 2013
This week we discover who the Mighty Gods of Ancient Greece were and what they did and did not do for humans. Who were the most important and what happens when you make one angry?
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Members' Tour of Moreston Heritage Village
Jul 13, 2013 - Jul 13, 2013
1-3 p.m. Peek in all of our current Heritage Buildings. Find out what's in store for the next couple years.
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3rd Annual Antique and Classic Car Display in Moreston Heritage Village
Jul 13, 2013 - Jul 13, 2013
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Local members of the Bluewater Region Antique Classic Car Club Canada will be showing off their cars starting at 11 a.m. New for 2013, the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Club will be joining the Bluewater members from 1:30-4 p.m.
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KidsCamp Week 3 - Awesome Animals
Jul 15, 2013 - Jul 19, 2013
This is no regular week of camp! Dive into an extreme world of river monsters, jungle beasts and the deadliest catch! Even the bravest of explorers will tremble at the sight of these extremely Awesome Animals.
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KidsCamp Week 4 - Carry the Torch
Jul 22, 2013 - Jul 26, 2013
What happened during the very first Olympics, and how different is it today? This week we travel through time to discover the growth of the Olympics. Discover and try out the true games for yourself as you become a Mighty Olympian.
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Snapshots: "Moments in our History" Opening
Jul 27, 2013 - Jul 27, 2013
7-10 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of beautiful artwork and music as we celebrate the opening of our new exhibit!
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KidsCamp Week 5 - Into the Wilderness
Jul 29, 2013 - Aug 02, 2013
What does it really take to survive through your first winter as a pioneer? This week we challenge our KidsCampers to become pioneers and survive a week with only the very basic of things. Learn to make your own food and the process of making your own clothing.
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Emancipation Festival
Aug 02, 2013 - Aug 04, 2013
Join us in celebrating the 151st Emancipation Celebration Festival! Speaker's Forum at Grey Roots Friday evening. The festivities continue Saturday at Harrison Park. Details to follow.
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KidsCamp Week 6 - The Earth Trembles
Aug 06, 2013 - Aug 09, 2013
Travel to a time long ago where mammoths, dinosaurs and sabre-toothed tigers roamed the earth. This prehistoric week will have you searching through the past, and piecing together the beginnings of time.
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Spoke & Bustle
Aug 10, 2013 - Aug 10, 2013
10 a.m.-7 p.m. Spoke & Bustle, one of the oldest special events held at the former Grey County Museum, has returned to Moreston Heritage Village. Regular admission rates apply. Members free.
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KidsCamp Week 7 - Shiver Me Timbers
Aug 12, 2013 - Aug 16, 2013
Ahoy Matey! This week we discover what it takes to be a pirate: how to walk, talk, dress and most important, sing like a true pirate. Unravel the mysteries that surround these once powerful and dangerous men and women.
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Public Night Sky Viewing
Aug 16, 2013 - Aug 16, 2013
Starts at dusk. Join experts from the Bluewater Astronomical Society to view the night sky.
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Public Night Sky Viewing
Sep 06, 2013 - Sep 06, 2013
Starts at dusk. Join experts from the Bluewater Astronomical Society to view the night sky.
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Grey County Warden's Golf Tournament
Sep 13, 2013 - Sep 13, 2013
1 p.m. Come to Legacy Ridge for the Grey County Warden's Golf Tournament!
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160th Sydenham Agricultural Fair
Sep 26, 2013 - Sep 26, 2013
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Presented by the Sydenham Agricultural Society. Over 500 children participating. Agricultural fun! Fair: Thursday, September 26. Displays only: Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28 until 3 p.m.
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Pratie Oaten
Sep 29, 2013 - Sep 29, 2013
12 noon-5 p.m. Grey Roots celebrates its 4th annual Pratie Oaten Irish Festival in Moreston Heritage Village!
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Canadian History, eh? Lecture Series: European Discovery
Nov 05, 2013 - Nov 05, 2013
2:30 p.m. Natives and Europeans first contact: struggle was inevitable. How Europe paid for its future industrial growth on the backs of the Natives of North America.
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Canadian History, eh? Lecture Series: French VS English
Nov 12, 2013 - Nov 12, 2013
2:30 p.m. The French VS The English. Why is there still tension between us? Where did it begin in our history? Why did the French stay in Canada after 1763? Where do we go from here?
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Canadian History, eh? Lecture Series: The Canadian Identity
Nov 19, 2013 - Nov 19, 2013
2:30 p.m. The Canadian identity (British? American? Melting pot or Fruitcake blend?). How has our history shaped our character?
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Canadian History, eh? Lecture Series: From Nationhood to the Present
Nov 26, 2013 - Nov 26, 2013
2:30 p.m. The hot button issues about why we confederated and how we began as a player on the international stage.
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6th Annual Holiday Craft Sale
Nov 30, 2013 - Nov 30, 2013
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Over 25 local artisans and craftspeople. Free admission to the show!
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Moreston by Candlelight Winter Evening
Dec 14, 2013 - Dec 14, 2013
4-8 p.m. Experience Christmas in the Heritage Village. Sleigh rides, roaring fires, carols, hot apple cider and more! Regular admission rates apply.
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Grey Roots Regional Heritage Fair
Apr 24, 2014 - Apr 24, 2014
Regional Heritage Fairs are community celebrations of history where students showcase their projects. It's like a Science Fair, but for history!
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