We want to include the story of your business, farm, or family in the brand-new West Grey Virtual Museum. Adding your story to the database is 100% free and a fantastic way to celebrate your part in our community. Please see the following guidelines for submitting your story:
For businesses and farms, please include the following:
- Date established (or as close as you can guess - history can be murky).
- Principal people involved.
- For businesses, please note the original product or service. Continue to detail additional products and services offered over the years.
- Original locations or facilities. Please list any additions, upgrades, or changes in facilities to the best of your knowledge.
- Any notable events or projects.
- Date the business or farm closed, was sold, or otherwise ceased operations, or whether it is still going today.
- Any supporting photographs with captions when possible.
For family or individual history, please include the following:
- Date of birth and death where possible.
- Date family/individual moved to Durham or West Grey.
- Occupation, community involvement.
- Other life highlights.
- Supporting media including photographs, mentions in newspapers, programs, or other notable sources. Please include captions or descriptions where possible.