Walter's Falls more photos

Both of these photos were taken from the Falls Inn. Won't this be a spectacular spot when the leaves turn to red and golds?

"To see forward, we must first look backward."

What a perfect end of summer day to follow a road to Walter's Falls! The Grey County Historical Society had a large number of members and visitors in attendance (about 75 people). Many gathered first at the feed mill, which is powered by water. Norman Seabrook, a local historian. spoke briefly before people were given a tour of the mill by present owner, Wayne Hewitson.
Next, people gathered for a delicious buffet lunch in the dining room at the Falls Inn.
After a brief business meeting, Norman introduced the presentation on the Mills that have been in the Big Head River Basin. He was assisted by a daughter and grandson with the PowerPoint presentation. Ed Neelands did the narration. We were given many details about the 28 mills that were situated in the Big Head Basin. Norman has spent many hours over the years researching the mills of the area.
As in the 1850s when John Walter acquired land from the crown and he built water powered saw mill, grist mills and woolen mill on Walter's Creek, the farming community depends on the water powered facility for service to the agricultural community. Water is an important and precious commodity today. To quote, Norman Seabrook "To see forward, we must first look backward."

To end the afternoon, some visited St. Philip's Church and cemetery.

All roads lead to Walter's Falls - September 19, 2007

Around here, we have an expression -- "All roads lead to Walter's Falls".
See the map below.

On September 19th, 2007, the Grey County Historical Society invites those who are interested to tour the 1854 John Walter's Grist Mill at 12:00 noon sharp.

This will be followed by a buffet lunch** at the Falls Inn serving between 12:30 & 1 p.m. $15.00 per person (plus tax and gratuities)

Around 2 p.m. local historian, Norman Seabrook, will give a presentation on "The Mills on the Big Head River"

** Please note: For those wishing to join the group for the Buffet Lunch reservations are required. To reserve call Paula Niall at 519-372-0225 or Rod and Mary Saunders at 519-538-5944. No reservations are necessary for the Tour and the talk. Non-members are welcome to attend.

I have this event posted on all my calendars. I don't want to miss it.


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