Grey Roots Announces Living Histories: Grey County

Grey Roots Museum & Archives is pleased to announce the opening of Living Histories: Grey County, a striking new exhibition exploring the region’s past through photographs. Opening Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the exhibit features images from community members, local archives, museums, and historical societies - creating a collective portrait of life across Grey County. A public launch event will be held on Saturday, February 7 from 2 to 4 p.m..

Grey Roots invited Guest Curator Richard Thomas to develop the exhibition, building on the success of Living Histories, an Owen Sound–focused version first presented by the Tom Thomson Art Gallery in 2023. What began, he notes, as a simple rescue of a box of photos bound for the landfill became something much larger. “Photographs are more than images - they are proof that someone was here,” says Thomas. “They carry emotion, history, and presence. They make time visible.”

The exhibition pairs select historic photographs with contemporary images by John Fearnall, who recreated the original compositions where possible to show how iconic Grey County scenes have changed over time. Objects from the Grey Roots collection add a tangible dimension to the exhibition, connecting past and present in meaningful ways.

Living Histories: Grey County runs until May 2, 2026, and will return for a second engagement in fall 2026. All are invited to explore this evocative, community-based exhibition and discover the stories that continue to shape Grey County.

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For further information contact:
Sim Salata, Curator: 548-877-0771, sim.salata [at] greyroots.com (sim[dot]salata[at]greyroots[dot]com)
Kaleena Sanford, Strategic Marketing Manager: 548-877-0752, Kaleena.Sanford [at] grey.ca (k)media [at] greyroots.com (aleena[dot]sanford[at]grey[dot]ca)