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Nancy Musselman

Nancy Musselman

Nancy Trachsel Musselman is a passionate historian with a keen interest in the past. Her fascination with history dates back to her high school years and has only grown stronger over time. As the great great great granddaughter of one of the original pioneers who settled in North Easthope Township, Nancy has a personal connection to the region's rich history.
Nancy spends much of her time researching historical data and documenting her findings. Her love for genealogy has led her to trace her family tree back many generations, uncovering fascinating stories along the way.
In addition to her historical pursuits, Nancy is also a talented artist who loves to create in any medium. She believes that art is a way to connect with the past and bring history to life. Her creativity often finds expression in her research, as she uses her artistic talents to visualize the stories she uncovers.
Despite her many accomplishments, Nancy's greatest dream is to find an item of historical significance. She believes that such a discovery would be a priceless contribution to our understanding of the past, and would bring her closer to the pioneers who settled in North Easthope Township all those years ago

Recent Work by Nancy

Looking Back: The enduring charm of fall fairs

Looking Back: The enduring charm of fall fairs

Stratford's fall fair history dates back to 1841
ICYMI - LOOKING BACK: From hard labour to high-tech harvests

ICYMI - LOOKING BACK: From hard labour to high-tech harvests

Having a look back at how the pea harvester changed agricultural production in the area
LOOKING BACK: From hard labour to high-tech harvests

LOOKING BACK: From hard labour to high-tech harvests

Having a look back at how the pea harvester changed agricultural production in the area
LOOKING BACK: Cemeteries tell so many stories

LOOKING BACK: Cemeteries tell so many stories

Call it what you will, but cemeteries accept us and our stories
Shakespeare's cairn a focal point of historical reflection

Shakespeare's cairn a focal point of historical reflection

Remembering the pioneers of North Easthope
Stratford's civic flower - a floral history

Stratford's civic flower - a floral history

When one looks around at the many colourful gardens at this time of year we are reminded of Grandma’s patchwork floral quilts. The beauty of well-planned or abstract planting leaves one breathless when the vision is beholden to our eyes.
LOOKING BACK: The faithful dogs of Queen's Park

LOOKING BACK: The faithful dogs of Queen's Park

The dogs have been guarding the Parkside Drive entrance for over 60 years
LOOKING BACK: Before Confederation, there was Feb. 10, 1841

LOOKING BACK: Before Confederation, there was Feb. 10, 1841

A testament to the transformative power of legislation, writes Nancy Musselman
LOOKING BACK: The Huron Road's century-long odyssey

LOOKING BACK: The Huron Road's century-long odyssey

The Canada Company London England in 1824 was organized through the efforts of the novelist John Galt, Ayrshire, Scotland. Colonization in Upper Canada was the purpose for creating The Canada Company
LOOKING BACK: The Magic of mail order at T. Eaton Co. and Simpsons-Sears

LOOKING BACK: The Magic of mail order at T. Eaton Co. and Simpsons-Sears

The Eaton store in Stratford, adorned with festive decorations, became a spectacle that captured the admiration of all who passed by, turning the town into a winter wonderland
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