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Revelations from the Collection
A revealing look, through photography, at selected artifacts from the collections featuring ordinary objects made extraordinary.
Find out more »Brewing Changes Guelph
Label illustration and design: Lind Design Reception: Friday, September 28 | 6:30 PM Brewing Changes Guelph examines the social and economic importance of brewing beer in the Royal City and the changes brought about by the rise, fall and resurrection of Guelph breweries. Whether one has worked in the brewing industry or has never tasted…
Find out more »Coming Home: First World War at 100 Years
November 11, 1918 at 11:00 a.m. marked the profound but symbolic end to the four-year conflict on the Western Front. After the last gun sounded, an eerie quiet must have greeted the soldiers along the front lines. The world was finally ready for peace. In Guelph, people celebrated the end of the First World War…
Find out more »Winter Wonderful: The Game of Carpet Ball
During the cold winter months, both children and adults engage in seasonal outdoor activities, such as hockey or tobogganing. Winter evenings are often spent indoors, playing board games or watching movies. A hundred years ago, the game of carpet ball was a popular winter sport, played inside of course! Similar in gameplay to curling and…
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