L. M. Montgomery’s creation of Anne of Green Gables in 1908 was based on her early farm life in Cavendish, a narrow farming settlement fronting on the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The lovable child Anne was fictional but the farm and
rural life are recreated on the original farm site.
Horses were central to rural life until just a few decades
ago. They filled the role of car, truck and tractor – and sometimes friend and
companion.
Next to horses, cows were the most valuable stock on the
farm. They provided meat and dairy products for the table, and were a source of
leather for clothing, harness and footwear. Surplus milk, cream, butter and
cheese were a small but steady source of income.
A walk through the village of Avonlea provides insight into an early 20th century community.
"Anne of Green Gables – The Musical" is Canada’s longest
running musical.
The show brought back my memories of the books and gave Ralph a glimpse into the story, which he had not read.
Oh I loved this, so much. Love Anne of Green Gables.
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