Artefact Spotlight: A Small Object with a Big Story

This month’s artefact spotlight features one of our most unassuming objects: a handwritten ledger from the early 1900s. At first glance, it’s just a book filled with names and numbers. But a closer look reveals a vivid picture of daily life in our town over a century ago.

The ledger documents local businesses, wages, and household expenses. It helps historians understand how people worked, what they earned, and what mattered most to them. Items like this remind us that history isn’t only shaped by major events—it’s built from everyday moments.

Stop by the gallery to see this artefact in person and discover the stories hidden in its pages.