Musings

Sketch of John Galt

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…

Sketch of John Galt

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.…

Written manuscript of In Flanders Fields

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…

James Gay wearing a boulder hat, glasses, and holding his hand up while pointing.

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…

Written manuscript of In Flanders Fields

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…

purple Tea cup.

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…

Written manuscript of In Flanders Fields

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…

Actors portraing John McCrae and his mother Janet McCrae

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…