History – Page 4 – Ardmore Chronicles

My Mother’s Scrapbook

We are beginning a new website series called My Mother’s Scrapbook. Many of our mothers saved clippings and wrote diaries about daily life in Clyde River. These scrapbooks show us how a small rural community went about its daily life while being impacted by Island and world events. This next editorial step is a significant oneContinue reading “My Mother’s Scrapbook”

New Bridge to be Built in Dog River

Dog River – 12 June 1810 – Plans are underway to construct a bridge over the Dog River. This new bridge will make a significant impact on the daily lives of the people in the community as they transport goods to sell at the Farmers Market. Winter has provided us with a shorter trip toContinue reading “New Bridge to be Built in Dog River”

Storm Day in Clyde River

I would show you a photo of Clyde River today but you wouldn’t know if it was Boston, New York or Toronto or our beloved hamlet because all the photos would be white. I was speaking to someone yesterday that said her daughter who is away at university told her that she was wishing she couldContinue reading “Storm Day in Clyde River”

Christmas in Pichla

I had the opportunity to spend this Christmas in Southern Austria with a family from Pichla, a community with a population of 130 people. I host Austrian students each fall who attend Holland College to study tourism. One of my former students invited me to spend Christmas with her family which included her parents, sister,Continue reading “Christmas in Pichla”

Cousins Lost and Found (Part Two)

Our interview continues with librarian and genealogist Jane Dyment who offers superb advice to anyone thinking of wading into their family genealogy. Also, if you have any more questions for Jane, please add them to the comments section of the article. Enjoy! What were one or two of the most fascinating stories that you found outContinue reading “Cousins Lost and Found (Part Two)”

Cousins Lost and Found

There have been some interesting back stories going on at http://www.clyderiverpei.com. One of the benefits of having our website is the people who find it and contact us with genealogical questions and other historical questions from different parts of the world. Stay tuned; there are some treasured stories awaiting you just in time for winter reading.Continue reading “Cousins Lost and Found”

Clyde River Photo Book Launched

It was certainly a busy week for Clyde River with the publicity leading up to the launch of Clyde River’s very own photo book, Landscape of Memories, featuring landscapes and historical captions of our beautiful community. Almost 100 books have already been sold, so if you are interested in having a copy of this limitedContinue reading “Clyde River Photo Book Launched”

Clyde River Book Launch, Nov. 10, 2:00-4:00 pm

You are all invited to the book launch of Landscape of Memories on Saturday, November 10th, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Riverview Community Centre. The book features 60 pages of full-colour photography covering themes of farming, heritage/antiques, community buildings, community events, Murchison Place Park, landscapes and gardens. Each photo includes captions that offer insight intoContinue reading “Clyde River Book Launch, Nov. 10, 2:00-4:00 pm”

This Old Barn has some Stories to Tell

J’Nan said that when they purchased the 122-acre River Crest Farm originally owned by the Darrach’s and then the MacNeill’s, the 2 1/2 story barn and implement shed were stocked full with old farm equipment, including a mussel mud digger, box sleigh, buggy, market cart, hay loader, potato hiller, walk-behind seeder, turnip chopper, cream separator, horse-drawn side-barContinue reading “This Old Barn has some Stories to Tell”

We will Remember Them

I travelled out to Clyde River Presbyterian Church yesterday to attend the annual memorial service. Our mother Hazel passed just over two months ago on May 26th, one month before her 92nd birthday. We barely had time to plant some flowers on her and my father’s grave before Charles Frizzell passed. As I sat inContinue reading “We will Remember Them”