Ruth Home

On May 9, 1953, the Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty opened its doors with members of the founding families as well as a proud Ruth Home in attendance. The idea of a wine-based museum began with Philip Torno of the Jordan Wines Co.
Ruth was recruited by Mr Torno in order to research the viticulture in the area, yet she found that the Twenty Valley had a rich history that stemmed far beyond it's flourishing wine industry.
Ruth Home began her career at the Royal Ontario Museum, where she pioneered the education department from 1928-1945. She also held the position as Director of Museum Research at the Ontario College of Art, as well as running her own historical research firm.
For her role in establishing the Jordan Historical Museum and her contributions to local history, Ruth was given an award by the American Assoc. of State & Local History in 1957 and the Canadian Historical Association in 1960.
Today, Ruth is known to many as one of the first curators in Ontario.