painting the gables ’green’
Sep 13, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Episode description
Anne of Green Gables isn’t exactly hidden history here on the Island, we know. It’s a timeless tale loved by many, and millions have visited ‘Anne’s Island’ over the years. But what about the real Green Gables? The story behind one of Canada’s most visited National Parks is a surprising one. It involves the unwilling expropriation of land from local residents, Maud Montgomery’s mixed feelings about the park, and a two-week eviction notice to the original owners of the Green Gables home.
Features guest interviews: Dr. Alan MacEachern and Carolyn Strom Collins.