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
Upcoming Events
July 2019
Backyard Theatre: What I Gave, I Have
Wednesday through Saturday, July 6 to July 20 | 7 PM Saturday matinees, July 13 and 20 | 2 PM Synopsis: What I Gave, I Have dramatizes the life of Guelph poet, soldier and doctor Lt.-Colonel John McCrae, who wrote the famous World War I poem 'In Flanders Fields'. Running time: 65 minutes Cast John McCrae - Bryndyn Boonstra Production Team Director Catherine Frid PLEASE NOTE: What I Gave, I Have is performed outside, in the backyard of McCrae House. Please…
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