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

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

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

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

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

Visitors to Homer Watson House & Gallery may not be familiar with some of the other artists who once resided in this historic home. One

Phoebe Watson is often depicted as Homer Watson’s devoted sister, but what is really known about her? What were her interests, passions and ambitions? For the