Where The Rivers Meet
Where The Rivers Meet is a display within the City Gallery that centers the Original Peoples who have been on this land since time immemorial. It includes information about migration,…
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Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Revelations From The Collection
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaGuelph Museums has a growing collection of over 50,000 items, including objects, archival material, and photographs. This collection allows us to record the tangible and intangible history of the place…
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Portraits – Stories of Black Canadian Military Service
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFrom pre-Confederation conflicts through to the war in Afghanistan, Black Canadians have a proud tradition of military service. They have fought and died for freedom abroad, even as they have…
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Railway Day at Locomotive 6167
John Galt Park 15-147 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaGather around the largest object in the Guelph Museums collection, Locomotive 6167, for family fun, learning and creativity. Meet the Locomotive 6167 volunteer crew. Enjoy music, crafts and train-inspired activities.…
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Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaTales from the Hill is presented by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and features a guest teller in addition to Guild tellers. The evening includes hot cider, light refreshments, and conversation. Guests are invited to register a telling or participate during the open mic storytelling. Tales from the Hill runs on the second Wednesday or Thursday…
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Military Lecture: Historical Reenacting: Why On Earth Do People Do This
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaDrawing upon his 20+ years of experience as a War of 1812 reenactor, Tom Fournier will talk about his motivation for being a reenactor. He will share his memories on the field, travelling the globe, meeting royalty, and even experiencing the paranormal. Tom started as a lowly private, not wanting any responsibility as he already…
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Fourth Friday: Diwali Celebration with UW Mehfil
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaCelebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, with a vibrant performance by UW Mehfil, the University of Waterloo’s South Asian Music Club, and a host of Diwali-inspired activities, including mehndi painting and festive crafts. Through music and storytelling, UW Mehfil captures the spirit of Diwali: light over darkness, unity in diversity, and the joy of coming…
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We Remember: Beaded Poppy Workshop with Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash)
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaCreate an embossed beaded poppy pin or pendant. This two-day workshop offers traditional teachings and an introduction to Indigenous raised beading techniques and working with deer hide. The 2025 poppy design may also include quill work. All are welcome (recommended 15 years old and up). Comfort with hand sewing is an asset. Participants should bring…
