George Sleeman, the Guelph Maple Leafs and the Americanization of Canadian baseball
As one of the first Canadian baseball presidents to hire American players, George Sleeman was credited (…or discredited) as being responsible for the Americanization of the Canadian game. In 1999,…
The legend of Arthur Cutten and his hidden fortune
Arthur Cutten was born and raised in Guelph and remains a figure of local legend and mystery with many reminders of him left throughout the city. Among them is Cutten…
Guelph, Rome, and the origin of a History Myth
What do Guelph and Rome have in common? According to Guelph’s founder, John Galt, both cities are “fated with a high destiny.” And, as is often the case with great…
John Galt: the Finding and Founding of Guelph
There are certain benefits to having a novelist found your city. First of all, you can count on him or her to write a gripping story of your town’s origins.…
Artist’s Inspiration: Deborah Dryden
We asked local artists to create works inspired by John McCrae’s In Flanders Fields for a special juried art show commemorating the centenary of the poem. The submissions we received…
Guelph’s best worst poet
For James Gay, poetry wasn’t a solitary pursuit, reserved for quiet hours in the study. It was the stuff of everyday life. Gay would greet a familiar face on the…
Artist’s Inspiration: Bob McCorkindale
We asked local artists to create works inspired by John McCrae’s In Flanders Fields for a special juried art show commemorating the centenary of the poem. The submissions we received…
Three Tips for a Perfect Cup of McCrae House Blend Tea
The McCrae House Blend tea is a hardy black tea that is so popular we have difficulty keeping it on our shelves at the Hilltop Shop . Guelph Museums asked tea…
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This pocket globe, circa 1808, was brought to Guelph from England by the Marsh family – it is one of 40,000+ artifacts in the collection.
