Eloise A. Skimings – The Poetess of Huron County

Eloise A. Skimings – The Poetess of Huron County

Eloise Ann Skimings was a poet, musician, music teacher, composer, newspaper columnist and author. She was described as “one of Goderich’s best-known citizens” and also “The Poetess of Lake Huron”.  She was often seen in Goderich wearing elaborate dresses, hats,...
New to the Collection: Civil War Letters

New to the Collection: Civil War Letters

“I shall have to take my chance amongst the rest. I have only once to die at any rate.” – excerpt from a letter written by Joseph Hodskinson, March 29, 1862 The American Civil War doesn’t usually come to mind when thinking about Huron County...
An Unconquered Crime: Infanticide in Huron County

An Unconquered Crime: Infanticide in Huron County

According to the Criminal Code of Canada, “a female person commits infanticide when by a wilful act or omission she causes the death of her newly-born child.” Using local resources, student Kevin den Dunnen explores local cases of infanticide in the late 19th and 20th...
Henderson Collection – Labour Day Celebrations

Henderson Collection – Labour Day Celebrations

Brooklyn Wright, Huron County Museum assistant, is working on the Henderson Photographic Collection this summer and highlighting some of the stories and images from the collection. Gordon Henderson was a Goderich-based photographer who produced black-and white photos...