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Beginning with Guelph-born Lt. Col. John McCrae's 1915 poem "In Flanders Fields", this exhibition tells the story of the poppy as it evolved to be an enduring symbol of remembrance in Canada and around the world.
Moving Histories, Neighbourhood Mysteries marks the end of a multi-year collaboration in three of Guelph’s vibrant neighbourhoods – Two Rivers, Onward Willow, and Brant Avenue – where we explored two driving questions: What makes a place home? How do communities change over time?
The Origin of Fan: Folding Form and Function considers the local and global histories, technological innovation, and cultural significance of fans. The exhibition draws from Guelph Museums’ collection of over 80 fans and related photographs, postcards, and other ephemera.
The exhibition Witnessing War takes place in 2022, marking 150 years since the birth of Lt. Col. John McCrae (1872-1918). An esteemed doctor, soldier and poet, McCrae is remembered for his wartime poem “In Flanders Fields,” which he wrote from the trenches near Ypres, Belgium, on 3 May 1915.
After touring McCrae House, visitors are invited to relax and reflect over tea and scones in the peaceful backyard gardens. The menu includes exclusively-blended McCrae House teas, scones with whipped cream, jam and berries.
Join Guelph Museums Curator Dawn Owen for History Bites: Where the Rivers Meet. Dawn will be in conversation with the researchers behind the Decolonizing Place Narratives project. More information to come soon!
McCrae House is pleased to welcome back Pipe & Drum Evenings with the Guelph Pipe Band! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pipe Band practicing at McCrae House Memorial Gardens. In 2022, they are celebrating 100 years!
McCrae House is pleased to welcome back Pipe & Drum Evenings with the Guelph Pipe Band! Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pipe Band practicing at McCrae House Memorial Gardens. In 2022, they are celebrating 100 years!
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