On the trail of the pioneers: tales of Sutton
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Meet John Graham, Baptist preacher, your virtual guide on this circuit.
3 minSutton has at least 16 cemeteries... a sign of its religous diversity!
3 minImmerse yourself in the Sutton of the First World War
2 minThe war as experienced by local families
1 minThe story of Royce Coleman Dyer is a testimony to the bravery and humanity of man.
9 minPost-war Canada
1 minThe tale of Brigadier-General Dennis Draper, a leader for difficult times
10 minLast words on the Great War
1 minGo back in to to life in a hamlet at the start of the 19th Century
1 minLearn about the Westovers, a pioneer family
3 minThe tale of Stephen Westover : surveyor of lands, builder of mills
7 minA forgotten place of memories
3 minA bustling hamlet is born around the train station
5 minImagine the station here and its workshops
2 minA detective story from the time of prohibition
7 minLiving in the time of prohibition
50 sAn essential and vibrant meeting place for the community since 1892
2 minThe Sutton of today
3 minAn entertaining and informative driving tour on country roads. Admire the beauty of the Eastern Townships that first charmed the early settlers. Listen to tales from story tellers that will stimulate your imagination and bring to life fascinating characters from the past. See the churches, cemeteries, historic homes and ancient hamlets that make up Sutton's cultural heritage.
Sounds and music created especially for this circuit will immerse you in 200 years of history. Can you hear the cries of the colonists' children on their long crossing over the mountains? The beating of drums on the battlefields of the First World War? The sound of horses hooves? And here comes the preacher who will be your guide on this journey of exploration.
Principal topics of this fascinating heritage circuit: the religious diversity of the village and the impact of the First World War on its inhabitants. Storytelling and narrative plus illustrated information panels to explain the architecture of the time