history

Historic paintings often provide a unique perspective of the past. Unlike photographs, they are not perfect reproductions of a given […]

When observing piece of art, a feature that is often underappreciated is the frame it is displayed in. A frame

As trends and technology change, many once common household objects have fallen into obscurity. As a result, museums sometimes have

One of Phoebe Watson’s great loves was her little cottage at Lake Oliphant. Sitting along the shore of Lake Huron

Mills and milling have played an important part in the history of Doon. The industry manufactured a variety of products

In August of 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany, ushering Canada, a member of the British Empire into the

The Watson House has been a home to many famous artists over the years.  During the era of the Doon

Visitors to Homer Watson House & Gallery may not be familiar with some of the other artists who once resided