McCrae House (designated 1966) is the birthplace of Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae (1872-1918), the First World War doctor, soldier and poet who penned “In Flanders Fields” (1915).
McCrae House
Guelph, Ontario
- Type
- House Museum/Homestead
- Address
- 108 Water Street, Guelph, ON, Canada
Get directions - Hours
- currently closed due to COVID-19
- Phone
- 519-836-1221
Amenities
- Family-Friendly
- Guided Tour
- National Historic Site
- Washrooms
- Wheelchair Access
Fun Facts
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
Location
108 Water Street, Guelph, ON, Canada
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