<p>This episode takes a deep and thoughtful journey through the history of Collingwood Collegiate Institute, from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to the vibrant school community we know today. Whether you walked the halls yourself or simply love learning about Collingwood’s past, this episode reminds us how a school can anchor a community.</p><p><br /></p><p>Following the story we invite our listeners to consider supporting the work of the museum in making Collingwood’s history accessible to everyone. Donations help us protect artifacts, develop meaningful exhibits and provide hands-on educational programs. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Episode Picture:</strong></p><p>Collingwood Collegiate Institute, 1874-1923 [CollingwoodMuseum Collection, X976.622.1]</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Research:</strong></p><p>Collingwood Collegiate – A History – 1857-1993</p><p>Collingwood Enterprise January 7, 1926.</p><p>Enterprise Bulletin. April 1, 1954.</p><p><a href="https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/after-2-high-schools-confirmed-in-wasaga-trustee-pushing-for-cci-replacement-10793471" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.collingwoodtoday.ca/local-news/after-2-high-schools-confirmed-in-wasaga-trustee-pushing-for-cci-replacement-10793471</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Links:</strong>“The Museum that Wasn’t” Season 1 Episode 23.<a href="https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/V6tI9yvGAYb" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/V6tI9yvGAYb</a></p><p>“Coming Home ... Again” Season 1 Episode 16.<a href="https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/X2a02CvGAYb" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/X2a02CvGAYb</a></p>