Galt 240: Exploring colonist John Galt and the founding of Guelph in a new light
GUELPH, July 24, 2019: 2019 marks the 240th birthday of John Galt, colonist and founder of Guelph. To commemorate the occasion, Guelph Museums is offering a series of events during…
Decolonizing Guelph’s Founding Story
As we acknowledge and celebrate the 192nd anniversary of the founding of Guelph by Scottish novelist John Galt, it is important that reflect on how we position our settler heritage within…
Guelph celebrates 192, after dark
GUELPH ON, April 18, 2019: With creative installations and live performances, Doors Open After Dark will transform the Civic Museum into an all-night party celebrating art, history, and culture Friday,…
Call for Submissions: Doors Open After Dark and Doors Open Guelph
April 26 & 27, 2019 Deadline for Submissions – Sunday, February 10, 2019, 11:59 PM Doors Open After Dark and Doors Open Guelph will celebrate Guelph’s 192nd birthday, and commemorate the…
Galt 240: Reflection and Reconciliation supported by Guelph Community Foundation Musagetes Fund grant
GUELPH, ON, October 18, 2018: Guelph Museums has been awarded a Musagetes Fund grant, through the Guelph Community Foundation, for the Galt 240: Reflection and Reconciliation initiative. To commemorate the…
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This pocket globe, circa 1808, was brought to Guelph from England by the Marsh family – it is one of 40,000+ artifacts in the collection.
