On Sunday, February 1st, at 6:30, the Knowlesville Art and Nature Centre (111 Simms Road, Knowlesville) will be hosting a history night for the Knowlesville, Glassville, Windsor and Armond communities of Northern Carleton County. This event is the culmination of a project by Tegan Wong Daugherty that was initiated in order to explore and document the experiences of seniors in our rural environs. Although the greater Knowlesville area is historically a farming community, many of our elders moved to the hills of Ketchum Ridge and Skedaddle Ridge in the 1960s and 70s, to go "back to the land", seeking a greater connection with the natural world and a more self-sufficient lifestyle. In recent years, the demographics of Knowlesville, Glassville, Windsor and Armond have changed--like many rural communities, fewer young people who grew up in these regions remain to pursue agriculture or traditional trades. However, community, the spirit of self-sufficiency and love of the land remain central factors for a new generation of younger families who have chosen to make their homes here. Join us on Sunday to hear stories and to share ideas about practices and traditions from the past that can enrich our rural communities into the future. The history sharing event will be followed by a musical jamboree at 8pm. Everyone is welcome!
For more information, please contact Tegan Wong-Daugherty at 375-8623.
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