McCrae House
McCrae House is the birthplace of John McCrae (1872-1918), doctor, soldier and author of “In Flanders Fields."
100 Years of In Flanders Fields Story Map
2015
McCrae House is renovated.1983
The operation of the museum was transferred to the City of Guelph, and along with the Guelph Civic Museum was merged under the name Guelph Museums.1966
The federal government through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board designated John McCrae a person of national significance, and designated the house a place of national significance.1966
A group of Guelph citizens purchased the building with the intention of preserving it as a museum. This group formed the Lt. Col. John McCrae Birthplace Society and began raising money for its restoration.1870 to 1873
The house was owned by the McCrae family.1858
The small limestone cottage was built
Guelph Pipe Band Public Practice
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaPRACTICES: June 14, July 12, August 2, 7:00 PM FULL CONCERT: Wednesday, September 13, 6:30 PM MCCRAE MEMORIAL GARDENS Free Pull up your lawn chair and enjoy the sound of bagpipes at the end of the day. https://guelphpipeband.com/
Tea & Tours
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaTour McCrae House, and then relax and reflect over tea, scones and fresh fruit in the peaceful backyard garden. Please book each seat individually, there are 16 seats available per seating. Tickets will be available through Eventbrite soon. The fee of $17.00 per person + tax may be paid at the McCrae House reception desk the…
Backyard Theatre: Ridge
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaRidge Written by Brendan McLeod Directed by Julia Course Music by Brendan McLeod & Adrian Glynn Join us this summer as our Backyard Theatre series returns, featuring a solo version of RIDGE. RIDGE was previously performed with a full cast at the River Run Centre in Guelph in December 2022. Often called “the battle that…
