Category: History
Collingwood Shipbuilders Hockey History–Blame Mickey!
In 1915, the Collingwood Shipbuilders faced the Hamilton Tigers. After being “slipped a mickey” between periods, the Shipbuilders fought through bleary eyes and battered bodies to write one of the most storied chapters in Collingwood’s hockey history.
Script by Ken Maher, Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast. Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
Collingwood Ladies’ Hockey Club–Corsets & Courage
The untold story of Collingwood’s pioneering women on the ice—how they carved out space for women in hockey while battling the constraints of their era.
By Melissa Shaw, photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
Blue Mountains Cultural Map – Your Story, Our History
Uncover the stories that shaped The Blue Mountains with the new Cultural Map— an interactive project that calls on all of us to share and patchwork together the rich tapestry of our history.
by Cara Williams | photography courtesy of the Craigleith Heritage Depot
Collingwood’s Gayety Theatre – The Brightest Spot in Town
On December 13, 1928, Collingwood’s Gayety Theatre lit up the night sky, marking the start of a new era in entertainment. For nearly a century, it has remained a cherished local landmark.
Script by Ken Maher, Stories from Another Day, a Collingwood Museum Podcast.
Photos courtesy of the Collingwood Museum.
The Historic Leith Church – Strings & Stories
The historic Leith Church, renowned for its enchanting acoustics and rich musical history, comes alive each summer with a vibrant festival that unites the community and celebrates its storied past.
Words and photography by John Fearnall
