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…
Between the Crosses, Row on Row: 100 Years of the Remembrance Poppy
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaBeginning 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.
Scottish Diaspora Tapestry: Canadian Content
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaFor a limited time only, 38 Canadian panels from the Scottish Diaspora Tapestry will be on display at the Civic Museum. The installation includes panels dedicated to the City of…
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 during the Great War. The talk will explain how he navigated not only the military battlefield in France and Belgium but also the political battlefield…
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…
