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
September 2019
Culture Days: Artist Talk and Trail Walk
The grand finale for City of Guelph Artist-In-Residence Mallory Tolcher’s #GuelphMovesMe project which promotes physical fitness on Guelph trails through an outdoor art exhibition. The portraits will be installed at six points along the Silvercreek and Eramosa River trails at the beginning of September and changed out halfway through the project. Culture Days – Friday, September 27 to Sunday, September 29 Culture Days is a nationwide arts and culture movement to raise awareness and engage Canadians in their communities. Free admission and special activities all…
Find out more »October 2019
We Remember Beaded Poppy Workshop with Naomi Smith
Two-day workshop: Saturday, October 5 to Sunday, October 6 Create an embossed beaded poppy pin or pendant. This two-day workshop offers traditional teachings and an introduction to Indigenous raised beading techniques and working with deer hide. All are welcome. Comfort with hand sewing is an asset. Participants should bring a basic sewing kit including beading mat, small flat nose pliers, small scissors, thimble, and magnifier. Material kits will be $45 payable in cash the first day of the workshop Kit…
Find out more »Illuminate Your Writing with Rob O’Flanagan
Inspired by John McCrae’s writings and sketches, practice the longstanding tradition of combining writing and visual art into evocative, thought-provoking tributes during this fun, exploratory workshop. Write, sketch, and leave with a keepsake or two. All experience levels welcome. ROB O’FLANAGAN: Rob O’Flanagan is a writer, visual artist and award-winning journalist. He grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan and is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, where he studied history, literature and art. A reporter, columnist and photojournalist…
Find out more »November 2019
Remembrance Day
9 AM Remembrance service by Royal Canadian Legion, Colonel John McCrae Memorial Branch 234 10:30 AM Remembrance assembly by John McCrae Public School students Admission by donation.
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