Georgia's Trip: Heritage + Nature

Georgia Papanicolaou works for The County Museums as the Event and Programming Lead. Having grown up in Prince Edward County,Georgia has deep roots in the community, as their parents moved there when they were just 6 months old. The County Museums focus on interpreting the rich heritage of Prince Edward County by collecting, preserving, and showcasing material culture that reflects its captivating essence. This includes natural history specimens, historical artifacts, stories, art objects, and heritage sites. The museums also provide unique settings for community events, ceremonies, and celebrations. They oversee 35 buildings and structures, approximately 50,000 artifacts, heritage gardens, parkland, orchards, outdoor exhibits, and an early 19th-century cemetery.

What insider tips or local secrets would you share with visitors to enhance their experience in Prince Edward County?

Did you know Milford has waterfalls? Visit the Rotary Club of Picton’s website for more details and photos! Planning a trip to The County in March? Don’t miss the free Waterfall Tour organized by the Rotary Club of Picton.

If PEC was a signature dish, what would it be and which ingredients would it include?

PEC would be a farm to table home cooked breakfast! With farm fresh eggs, sausages and bacon from the local butcher, and some cappuccino and baked goods from Agrarian Market!

My perfect day in Prince Edward County would be a slow paced Saturday! I love sleeping in, going out for a nice brunch and then grabbing a coffee to go so that I can take a leisurely drive on County roads, especially County Rd 8 as I absolutely love driving thru Waupoos and Cressy and ending up at Lake on the Mountain! On the drive to Waupoos I would grab some tarts from the tart stand, stop into Cressy Mustard for Lunch and then pop up to The County Cider Company for some of their famous Cider and enjoy a drink on their outdoor patio area overlooking the water! Window shopping is a must, so after Lake on the Mountain I would drive into Picton and hop in and out of shops to check out the newest wares! 

Be sure to check out Flashback February Week in the Winter when The County celebrates our unique Heritage with a variety of special events that cater to everyone! 

Don't miss out on Shatterbox Theatre, a pop up site-specific theatre company that produces professional productions featuring local talent! Shatterbox creates unique and immersive entertaining experiences ranging from the fringe to the bold! Their production of Cabaret opens October 31st and runs until November 9th for a limited 8 show run at The Cape! You won't want to miss the hottest ticket in Prince Edward County this Fall! 

Venture into the past