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McCrae House is the birthplace of John McCrae (1872-1918), doctor, soldier and author of “In Flanders Fields.”
McCrae House is renovated.
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.
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.
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.
The house was owned by the McCrae family.
The small limestone cottage was built
After touring McCrae House, visitors are invited to relax and reflect over tea and scones in the peaceful backyard gardens. The menu includes exclusively-blended McCrae House teas, scones with whipped cream, jam and berries.
This year, the Guelph Pipe Band celebrates their 100th Anniversary! On Wednesday, September 14 the Guelph Pipe Band will perform a concert in full regalia at McCrae Memorial Gardens.
Guelph Museums is owned and operated by the City of Guelph.
