Guelph, Rome, and the origin of a History Myth
What do Guelph and Rome have in common? According to Guelph’s founder, John Galt, both cities are “fated with a high destiny.” And, as is often the case with great…
John Galt: the Finding and Founding of Guelph
There are certain benefits to having a novelist found your city. First of all, you can count on him or her to write a gripping story of your town’s origins.…
Artist’s Inspiration: Deborah Dryden
We asked local artists to create works inspired by John McCrae’s In Flanders Fields for a special juried art show commemorating the centenary of the poem. The submissions we received…
Guelph’s best worst poet
For James Gay, poetry wasn’t a solitary pursuit, reserved for quiet hours in the study. It was the stuff of everyday life. Gay would greet a familiar face on the…
Artist’s Inspiration: Bob McCorkindale
We asked local artists to create works inspired by John McCrae’s In Flanders Fields for a special juried art show commemorating the centenary of the poem. The submissions we received…
Three Tips for a Perfect Cup of McCrae House Blend Tea
The McCrae House Blend tea is a hardy black tea that is so popular we have difficulty keeping it on our shelves at the Hilltop Shop . Guelph Museums asked tea…
Artist’s Inspiration: Connie DeRuyter
We asked local artists to create works inspired by John McCrae’s In Flanders Fields for a special juried art show commemorating the centenary of the poem. The submissions we received…
How to write a play about a Canadian hero
Meet Don Macrae, author of A Night in Flanders Get inside the mind of Canadian hero John McCrae. Try to imagine the turbulent emotional state that led to the composition of…