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
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.
Remembrance Day
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaMcCrae House is open extended hours with admission by donation. 8:55 am - Royal Canadian Legion Col. John McCrae Memorial Branch 234 flag service at McCrae Memorial Gardens, featuring wreath laying, a minute of silence, and The Last Post. 11:00 am - John McCrae Public School Remembrance assembly at McCrae Memorial Gardens.
We Remember: Beaded Poppy Workshop with Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash)
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaCreate 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. This workshop is held in the Coach House at McCrae House to centre the practices of beading and Remembrance in the story of Lt. Col. John McCrae and…
Guelph Pipe Band Concert at McCrae House
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe Guelph Pipe Band invites visitors to attend an official performance with the band in uniform as they play a variety of tunes that they perform at competitions. . The pipe major will interact with the audience and provide an overview of what they will be performing. Pull up your lawn chair and enjoy the…
Tea at 2
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaGuests can enjoy bottomless pots of McCrae Private blend tea or our Town Garden blend tea as well as scones, whipped cream, berries, and other sweet treats in the backyard gardens at the McCrae house museum. There is one seating for tea at 2:00 pm and the tea finishes at 4:00 pm. PLEASE NOTE: Tea is…
McCrae House Backyard Theatre
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaWhat are the causes of war? Is war simply human nature? Is the goal of world peace realistic? Artivist and educator Rhapsodius (aka Andrew Craig) presents a one-person, one-act show that poses these questions and more, and offers possible answers. “War and Peace: Songs and Monologues” features some of the greatest songs about war and…
Piping Night at McCrae Memorial Gardens
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe Guelph Pipe Band invites visitors to listen in to their practices at McCrae Memorial Gardens. The pipe band will start playing at approx.. 7:00 pm, and will play a variety of tunes that they perform at competitions. The pipe major will interact with the audience and provide an overview of what they will be…
Piping Night at McCrae Memorial Gardens
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe Guelph Pipe Band invites visitors to listen in to their practices at McCrae Memorial Gardens. The pipe band will start playing at approx.. 7:00 pm, and will play a variety of tunes that they perform at competitions. The pipe major will interact with the audience and provide an overview of what they will be…
