JULY 2012 at the Canadian War Museum

Lacrosse 1812: The Game of History

June 23

1 p.m.: Atelier C

2 p.m.: LeBreton Flats Park

Free

At 1 p.m., learn more about the connection between lacrosse and the War of 1812 through First Nations re-enactors and historical experts.   

At 2 p.m., watch a demonstration of lacrosse with traditional equipment and costumes, followed by a beginner’s clinic. Come out and give it a try!

Guests: Dao Jao Dre, Cayuga Faithkeeper and Jim Calder

In partnership with the 2012 Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival

Special Exhibition: 1812

June 13, 2012 to January 6, 2013

Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery

Discover the history behind a conflict that helped shape Canada into the nation it is today through the perspectives of the four central participants: Canadians, Americans, the British and Native Americans.

As a complement to 1812, the Canadian War Museum is proud to present Faces of 1812, an exhibition created by Library and Archives Canada that highlights the human side of the War of 1812.

Special Exhibition: Images of the Mexican Revolution

June 7 to October 28, 2012

North Corridor

Images of the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920) presents rare, powerful, and compelling period photographs of one of the twentieth century’s longest and deadliest conflicts.

This exhibition was created by the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (the National Museum of Anthropology and History), Mexico and is presented in partnership with the Embassy of Mexico in Canada.

Special Exhibition: One War, Two Victories

May 23, 2012 to January 6, 2013

Lobby

Free

One War, Two Victories explores the experiences of Chinese Canadians who served in the Canadian Military and Volunteer Services and in Allied war efforts during the Second World War.

The exhibit is organized by the Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society in partnership with the Canadian War Museum. It was made possible in part through a grant from the Community Historical Recognition Program of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Candy Cartridges

July 1

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery

Take a closer look at a musket and learn about 19^th century firearms. Make your own replica of a musket cartridge out of candy and take home a tasty treat.

In conjunction with the Special Exhibition 1812

Battlefield Medicine

July 2–15

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Thursdays until 8 p.m.)

Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery

If a soldier was wounded in battle, would he survive a trip to the doctor? Learn how battlefield surgeons treated wounds in the 19^th century and see the contents of their medical kit.

In conjunction with the Special Exhibition 1812

Quill Pen Writing

July 16–29

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Thursdays until 8 p.m.)

Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery

During the War of 1812, important messages were written using a quill pen, sealed with wax and hand-delivered.  Write your own letter with a quill pen and seal it to keep it secret.

In conjunction with the Special Exhibition 1812

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