THE PATRIOT WAR 1837-1838

The Patriot War covers the Canadian and American uprising against the British crown and the banking system in Upper Canada from 1837-1838.

JOHN PRINCE
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 John Prince was an English-born lawyer and politician, first judge of the Algoma District, and namesake of Prince Township. 

The Life of John Prince follows his story from Hereford, England to Sault Ste. Marie. 

EDMONIA LEWIS

Edmonia is an African American,  Haitian, and Chippewa (Ojibwa) artist, whose famous work has a connection to Sault Ste Marie. 

The Story Map displays the journey that is her life, in along a map with informations and pictures. For a full experience,  listen to The Stories of Northern Life podcast we did on Edmonia along side the visual map!
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It's truly an inspiring story of a woman who didn't let anything get in her way of reaching her dream!

BREWING & BOTTLING HISTORY IN SSM

Starting in 1889, follow the evolution of the Brewing Block and all the local brewers though out our history.