From Kitty Hawk to Kittyhawk – Book

Once again we are fortunate to have copies of this amazing book in our store. A second printing has been completed, and Guy R. Johnstone has graciously provided us with copies to sell in our store.

This softcover book is a beautifully illustrated, historically documented account of Orville Wright’s Life on Georgian Bay.

Product Details
Hardcover: 148 pages
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0921922221
ISBN-13: 978-0921922223
Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 22.9 x 1.3 cm
Shipping Weight: 454 g

The book, in store is $45.00 + gst. and is available for purchase from our store in the Museum and online, with the cost of shipping included, if you wish to have it delivered!

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Huronia Museum Curator’s Post of the Day – November 6th, 2015

Psychological Warfare Leaflet from the Korean War
Having been to North Korea, I would like to thank all Korean War veterans for their efforts, and express my sorrow, firstly, of their maltreatment for so many years by our government; and secondly, that they were not able to bring an end to the conflict.

During the Korean War, the North Koreans and their Chinese allies produced and disseminated a great number of psychological warfare leaflets attacking both South Korea and its allies. Owing to the fact that the U.N. possessed substantial command of the air, many of the North Korean leaflets were distributed by mortar fire and by night patrols who simply threw them into advanced positions.
We have a few examples of these leaflets, from the collection of John Tremblay. The example shown, the Safe Conduct Pass, was extensively used by both sides during the conflict. Many of the leaflets told the U.N. troops of the good treatment they would receive in a North Korean prison camp. It is doubtful that the propaganda campaigns were successful in securing surrenders due to the widely circulated reports among U.N. troops of the treatment of prisoners by Chinese and North Korean soldiers.
Safe Conduct Pass Back

Huronia Museum to Host First Annual “Pass It On” Storytelling Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)

Huronia Museum to Host First Annual “Pass It On”  Storytelling Festival on August 22nd, 2015 in Little Lake Park

Huronia Museum is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the first annual “Pass it On” Storytelling Festival on August 22nd, 2015 in Little Lake Park from 10 am to 4 pm.

The Pass-It-On Storytelling Festival aims to create experiences of discovery and delight through the art of storytelling.  Huronia Museum is taking a leading role in heritage preservation by bringing first-class local and guest storytellers to the people of Huronia to engage in one of humanity’s earliest art forms. The museum ultimately places to an ongoing, annual festival that enriches the hearts, and minds of our community.

Visitors to this first annual storytelling festival will enjoy two storytelling venues in Little Lake Park.  Stories can be heard from the Rotary Stage and in the museum’s own Huron Ouendat Longhouse.  Visitors can expect a special performance in the afternoon by the Bicycle Opera, an opera company which travels to communities solely by bicycle.   A children’s craft area for little story listeners will also be located within the Festival pathways.   Vendors, other performances and food services by  ELM Catering will also be located in Little Lake Park on the day of the festival making it a reason to come to Little Lake Park and stay for the day.

For further information on Huronia Museum please contact the museum at 705-526-2844

Huronia Museum is a not-for-profit charity, which collects, preserves, exhibits and educates on the history of Huronia.

Contact information:

Huronia Museum
549 Little Lake Park Road, Midland, ON L4R 4P4
705-526-2844

www.huroniamuseum.com