Lightning Rods
In rural areas like Doon, lightning rods were commonly installed on houses, barns, and other structures to mitigate the danger of lightning – the enemy of flammable structures everywhere. The
July 15, 2022
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
The Williams Frames
When observing piece of art, a feature that is often underappreciated is the frame it is displayed in. A frame can hold a tremendous amount of information and can even
June 28, 2022
The Hair Receiver
As trends and technology change, many once common household objects have fallen into obscurity. As a result, museums sometimes have difficulty identifying artifacts or their original use. This item is
June 23, 2022
The Sandhill
A painting of a sandhill, with cows grazing near a small pond in the foreground under a pink sky. A figure sits under the trees on the right in the
March 25, 2022
Phoebe’s Cottage at Lake Oliphant
One of Phoebe Watson’s great loves was her little cottage at Lake Oliphant. Sitting along the shore of Lake Huron on Preacher’s Point, Oliphant and its surrounding islands were settled
March 8, 2022
Sheaves Tower: A Favourite Painting Place
Mills and milling have played an important part in the history of Doon. The industry manufactured a variety of products such as twine, wool and lumber. Homer Watson’s family worked
March 8, 2022
World War 1
In August of 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany, ushering Canada, a member of the British Empire into the First World War. London requested 25,000 men for the first
November 9, 2021
Jack Bechtel and the Doon School of Fine Arts
The Watson House has been a home to many famous artists over the years. During the era of the Doon School of Fine Arts, one such artist was gaining a
November 7, 2021
Homer Watson’s Top Hat
The collection at Homer Watson House & Gallery is known for its original Homer Watson paintings, however it is comprised of many other interesting objects and archives too. One of
July 15, 2021
Kitchener Market Portraits by Tom Cayley
Visitors to Homer Watson House & Gallery may not be familiar with some of the other artists who once resided in this historic home. One such artist is Tom Cayley,
June 30, 2021
