The Quick Reminsences QR Code Project
By using the QR Code scanner on a cellphone, one can access the rich and fascinating history of some of the buildings in Tavistock. An ongoing project.
The Quick Reminiscences QR Code Project
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Community outreach is important to TDHS. Until recently, that mission was primarily accomplished by having the public come down to visit the museum itself. But with limited hours of opening, few of the public had the opportunity to see what TDHS has to offer. Modern technology is changing all of that!
The 1963-64 TPS Grade 7 and 8 History of Tavistock
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In January of 1964, a booklet entitled The History of Tavistock was published. It had been compiled by the Grade 7 and Grade 8 students of Tavistock Public School and was really the first comprehensive history of the town. The booklet included everything from the founding of the village by Captain Henry Eckstein written by his descendent Michael Eckstein to histories of most of the businesses and organizations of the town and stories of some of the vanished landmarks of the town.
The total Solar Eclipse in Tavistock 24 January 1925
The Total Solar Eclipse in Tavistock 24 January 1925
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On the morning of January 24, 1925, Tavistock and area found itself in the path of a total solar eclipse. John Lemp Jr, local druggist and “astronomer”, was able to capture the event on film and in his store he sold postcards of the event.
Now there is a second travelling museum showcase
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The Tavistock and District Historical Society has had a display cabinet in the Library since 2022 to exhibit to the public Tavistock's rich history. The themes have been changed regularly every few months with the most recent one being "Christmas in Tavistock Through the Ages". TDHS now has a second travelling display case, currently located in the Scotia Bank. The current theme is "The Early History of Hockey in Tavistock". The Historical Society is reaching out to encourage an interest in history in the community.
Welcome to Tavistock: The Story of the Town Gates
Welcome to Tavistock: The Story of the Town Gates
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The History of the Stone Pillars that were erected on Woodstock Street North to Recognize the 20th Anniversary of the Tavistock Horticultural Society in 1943
Crossword - How well do you know your village?
Wordsearch - Tavistock Street Names # 2
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