Events
Military Lecture: Complicated Justice – A Canadian Response to War Crimes and War Criminals
ONLINEUsing the Canadian trials at the end of the Second World War as evidence, guest lecturer Katelyn Arac discusses the challenging nature of post-war proceedings. Military courts had the potential to unify Canadians in the search for war criminals. Instead, they provided evidence of a divided nation not yet sure how to demobilize after a…
History Bites: Hope and Healing, A Conversation with Tracey-Mae Chambers
ONLINEAt noon on Wednesday, October 20, Guelph Museums Curator Dawn Owen will host History Bites: Hope and Healing, a one-hour podcast-style conversation with Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers that dives deeper into her nation-wide art installation, currently on display at the Civic Museum. Learn more here. This conversation with Tracey-Mae Chambers centres on her project called #hopeandhealingcanada, through…
Military Lecture: The No. 2 Construction Battalion – Keeping History and their Legacy Alive
ONLINEThis month we welcome Sergeant Craig Marshall Smith, M.O.M to present The No. 2 Construction Battalion - Keeping History and their Legacy Alive. This lecture will speak to the history of the No. 2 Construction Battalion and the work that has been done to keep their history alive, including the work of the late Senator Calvin…
Fifth Friday Trivia with Jen & Paul Barson
ONLINEFrom the team that brings you free Fourth Friday concerts at Guelph Museums, comes virtual Fifth Friday Trivia nights hosted by Jen and Paul Barson. This husband-and-wife duo are a…
History Bites: Remembrance Commemorations in Australia and Canada—a Chat with Julie Baird, Director of Newcastle Museums
ONLINEJoin us for History Bites: Remembrance Commemorations in Australia and Canada—a Chat with Julie Baird, Director of Newcastle Museums At noon on Wednesday, November 17, Val Harrison, Guelph Museums Visitor Experiences…
Military Lecture: The War Diaries of General David Watson
ONLINEDr. Geoff Jackson will discuss the diaries of General David Watson. The presentation will focuses on the evolution of military leadership and associated challenges that Watson (and his peers) faced…
Hilltop Shop Spotlight on Judith Nasby
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaOn Saturday, December 4th at 2 p.m Judith Nasby joins us for a talk on her new book: The Making of a Museum. Judith will present a brief reading and…
History Bites: From the Vault – Toys and Games of Guelph
ONLINELet's have some fun! On December 15 from 12 - 1 pm, join Visitor Experiences Assistant Anna as she gives you an up close and personal look at some of…
