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 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…
Guelph Pipe Band Concert
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaPull up your lawn chair and enjoy the sound of bagpipes at the end of the day at McCrae Memorial Gardens. https://guelphpipeband.com/
Tea at 2
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaTour McCrae House, and then relax and reflect over tea, scones and fresh fruit in the peaceful backyard garden. Please book each seat individually, there are 16 seats available per seating. Save your spot through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mccrae-house-tea-at-two-tickets-636734880167. The fee of $17.00 per person + tax may be paid at the McCrae House reception desk the day…
Backyard Theatre: Ridge
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaRidge Written by Brendan McLeod Directed by Julia Course Music by Brendan McLeod & Adrian Glynn Backyard Theatre returns to McCrae House this summer with a solo version of RIDGE. Often called “the battle that made Canada,” Vimy Ridge resulted in over 10,000 Canadian casualties. In RIDGE, Brendan McLeod examines misconceptions and varying perspectives around…
Guelph Pipe Band Public Practice
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaPull up your lawn chair and enjoy the sound of bagpipes at the end of the day at McCrae Memorial Gardens. https://guelphpipeband.com/
Guelph Pipe Band Public Practice
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaPull up your lawn chair and enjoy the sound of bagpipes at the end of the day at McCrae Memorial Gardens. https://guelphpipeband.com/
Guelph Pipe Band Public Practice
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaPull up your lawn chair and enjoy the sound of bagpipes at the end of the day. https://guelphpipeband.com/
Backyard Theatre: McCrae in the Mirror
McCrae House 108 Water Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaMcCrae in the Mirror is a dramatic flight of fancy inspired by the life, work and renowned storytelling panache of Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. Playwright Mike Ford animates well and lesser-known aspects of Guelph's most famous son in a provocative voyage through the mists of the past.
