Haliburton's First Blacksmith plus the Aroostook War

Haliburton's First Blacksmith plus the Aroostook War

James Erskine - in 1895, Haliburton's first blacksmith In 1895 the Aroostook War between Maine and New Brunswick

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This week, Kate talks about 1895 Haliburton when there were 4 businesses. One was the first blacksmith - James Erskine - who went on to do so much more. Plus, Paul talks about the border dispute in the late 1830's between New Brunswick and Maine that almost became all-out warfare between British North America and the US.

Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at timewarp@canoefm.com

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Paul Vorvis

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Kate Butler

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