December 2012 at the Canadian War Museum

New Year’s Resolutions
December 1–2, December 8–9, December 15–16, December 22–31
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lobby

What will you do to help others in 2013? Draw inspiration from the Museum, including the Special Exhibition “To me there’s no other choice” – Raoul Wallenberg 1912–2012 and set a New Year’s resolution for yourself.

Wampum Weaving
December 1–2, December 8–9, December 15–16, December 22–31
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lobby

First Peoples made wampum belts to record important events. Learn some basics of weaving and make your own wampum-inspired keychain to record your visit to the Canadian War Museum.

In conjunction with the Special Exhibition 1812

Quill Pen Writing
December 1–2, December 8–9, December 15–16, December 22–31
10 a.m. to 4 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

Muskets That Made History
December 3–7, December 10–14, December 17–21
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery

Many early conflicts in Canada were fought with muskets. View and touch reproductions of two of these muskets—the French Charleville and the British Short Land Pattern—both of which were used in the War of 1812.

In conjunction with the Special Exhibition 1812

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