Canceled Piping Nights at McCrae Memorial Gardens
NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. You can see the Guelph Pipe Band at the Guelph Scottish Festival on Sunday, September 13. More details here. The Guelph…
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McCrae House
McCrae House is the birthplace of John McCrae (1872-1918), doctor, soldier and author of “In Flanders Fields.”
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
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McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Tea in the Garden
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaEnjoy tea, scones and a bottomless pot of tea in the backyard gardens at McCrae House National Historic Site. Under large pine trees, experience McCrae Private blend tea or our Town Garden blend served with scones, whipped cream, berries and other sweet treats. Bookings are required at least 48 hours in advance via Eventbrite or by phone…
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Piping Nights at McCrae Memorial Gardens
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaListen in on the Guelph Pipe Band as they practice a variety of tunes in preparation for competition. The pipe major will share information about the music and the band. Bring a lawn chair, and settle in for stirring sounds on a summer night.
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Backyard Theatre: La Montanara
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaLa Montanara, an original musical remembrance performed by Mike Ford and Murray Foster, explores Canadian soldiers’ involvement in the Italian campaign of 1943-45. Inspired by the writings of Farley Mowat, Fred Sederberg, Mark Zuehlke, Caroline Moorehead, Tim Cook and others, this performance presents a musical tapestry that spans various styles, with interweaving guitar and bass…
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Piping Nights at McCrae Memorial Gardens
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaListen in on the Guelph Pipe Band as they practice a variety of tunes in preparation for competition. The pipe major will share information about the music and the band. Bring a lawn chair, and settle in for stirring sounds on a summer night.
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Piping Nights at McCrae Memorial Gardens
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaListen in on the Guelph Pipe Band as they practice a variety of tunes in preparation for competition. The pipe major will share information about the music and the band. Bring a lawn chair, and settle in for stirring sounds on a summer night.
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Piping Nights at McCrae Memorial Gardens
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe Guelph Pipe Band offers a full performance in uniform starting at 6:30 p.m. They will play a variety of tunes that they perform at competitions. and the pipe major…
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Piping Nights at McCrae Memorial Gardens
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaListen in to Guelph Pipe Band practices starting at approximately 7:00 pm. They will play a variety of tunes that they perform at competitions. and the pipe major will share information about the music and the band. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.
