Voices from the Engraver
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaExperience the creative process, technical skill, and artistry that underlies the production of Canadian stamps and bank notes.
Cursive: Reading and Writing the Old School Way
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaRECEPTION: FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 6:30 PM In any style, cursive text, also known as handwriting, script, longhand, or running text, is the joining of the character symbols of language in a flowing manner, generally for the purpose of making writing faster and more efficient. Ancient cultures developed systems of writing that have evolved and persisted into the…
Family Game Night
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaHot Rollers and Hairdos – So Last Century
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaUnmentionables and Under Things
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThroughout the twentieth century, the design of undergarments offered a mix of durability, comfort, and aesthetic appeal. As hemlines rose, women had new choices in stockings, knickerbockers, girdles, and brassieres. Men’s smalls led to long johns and eventually to the jock strap that coincided with the invention of the bicycle. Undergarments, originally unseen and unmentionable,…
Brewing Changes Guelph
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaLabel illustration and design: Lind Design 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 beer before, visitors will learn how brewing…
Coming Home: First World War at 100 Years
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaNovember 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…
Winter Wonderful: The Game of Carpet Ball
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaDuring 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…