The Life and Legacy of Sir Arthur Currie, an exhibition celebrating the achievements and legacy of one of Canada’s greatest military commanders, marches into Guelph Civic Museum Jan. 22 starting with a reception at 6:30pm.
This traveling exhibition from Museum Strathroy-Caradoc showcases the extraordinary life and military career of Sir Arthur Currie, and explores the influence of his youth and his rise through the ranks from a militia gunner before the First World War, to first Canadian commander of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
“Sir General Arthur Currie is a very important, albeit lesser-known, figure in Canadian history,” Bev Dietrich, museum curator at Guelph Museums, said in a press release. “Museum visitors will be able to learn about him and find out just how much he and John McCrae had in common.”
Life and Legacy of Sir Arthur Currie runs at Guelph Civic Museum until April 24.
Following the opening reception on Jan. 22, there will be a free Fourth Friday concert featuring Guelph-based storyteller Brad Woods.
Admission to the Civic Museum is free after 5pm on Fourth Fridays, and visitors will have access to all current exhibitions.
Guelph Civic Museum is located at 52 Norfolk Street.
For more information visit guelphmuseums.ca.
