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McCrae House

March 28 @ 3:59 pm

McCrae House and Gardens
McCrae House is the birthplace of John McCrae (1872-1918), doctor, soldier and author of “In Flanders Fields.”

 

100 Years of In Flanders Fields Story Map

 

2015

McCrae House is renovated.

1983

The operation of the museum was transferred to the City of Guelph, and along with the Guelph Civic Museum was merged under the name Guelph Museums.

1966

The federal government through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board designated John McCrae a person of national significance, and designated  the house a place of national significance.

1966

A group of Guelph citizens purchased the building with the intention of preserving it as a museum. This group formed the Lt. Col. John McCrae Birthplace Society and began raising money for its restoration.

1870 to 1873

The house was owned by the McCrae family.

1858

The small limestone cottage was built

Details

Date:
March 28, 2024
Time:
3:59 pm

Venue

McCrae House
108 Water Street
Guelph, Ontario N1G 1A6 Canada
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Phone
519-836-1221