City of Waterloo Museum presents Remembrance Reflection: A Commemorative Community Project Exhibit
The City of Waterloo Museum invites you to take a moment to remember and honour all those who have served Canada in times of war by visiting Remembrance Reflection: A commemorative Community Project Exhibit at Waterloo City Centre.
Waterloo City Hall is in bloom with thousands of handmade poppies. Countless hours of knitting and crocheting by many talented community volunteers have contributed to this year’s display. The collection is draped from the second and third-floor staircase railings in the City Hall Atrium, and a book is available for people to share stories of service and leave reflections.
Also in the Atrium, the City of Waterloo Museum gives voice to some of the heroic and often tragic local stories of people from marginalized communities who have participated in times of war. The story of Buckham Singh, a Sikh WWI veteran, looks at both his story and the Sikh community’s service as a whole. Singh is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery. Black WWII veteran Manny McIntyre, an outstanding athlete who helped break colour barriers, is also featured. McIntyre played on the Waterloo Tigers baseball team during the 1950s. Cait Glasson, a transwoman in the Armed Forces in the 1980s shares her experience as a victim of the 2SLGBTQIA+ purge in the military between the 1950s and 1990s.
Thanks to those residents who donated their time and talent over the past year to assist the City of Waterloo Museum in creating this spectacular Remembrance Day display to honour our war veterans.
The Museum is proud to collaborate with the Royal Canadian Legion Waterloo Branch 530 for this special Remembrance Reflection Community Project exhibit. The exhibit is made possible by the support of the Government of Ontario through the Seniors Active Living Centre Program.
The poppy design is a registered trademark of The Royal Canadian Legion, Dominion Command and is used under license.
Waterloo City Hall Atrium exhibition hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit is wheelchair accessible. Free parking is available behind City Hall.
What: Remembrance Reflection: A Commemorative Community Project Exhibit
Where: Waterloo City Hall Atrium, 100 Regina Street South, Waterloo (parking located in back)
When: October 2, 2023, to November 24, 2023
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition to the exhibit, The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 530 will be hosting a Remembrance Day ceremony on Saturday, November 11. A parade marching to the Waterloo Cenotaph on Regina Street (next to City Hall) will begin at 10:20 a.m., with the formal ceremony at the Waterloo Cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. A moment of silence will be observed at 11 a.m. The event will be live-streamed on the City of Waterloo Facebook page.
About the City of Waterloo Museum
Popular for ever-changing exhibitions and offering access to Waterloo’s premier shopping centre (Conestoga Mall) at its doorstep, the City of Waterloo Museum explores the hometown history of Waterloo and the stories we have to share. The City of Waterloo Museum is the place to discover an array of historical objects, art and artifacts that tell the story of Waterloo from its founding in 1806 to the present day. The museum features a main gallery containing fabulous items from its sizeable holdings of over 20,000 objects, including the restored 1919 Pierce Arrow Seagram Whisky delivery truck, and provides various elements to learn about and celebrate all things Waterloo!
Museum exhibition hours are Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always free.
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Media contact:
Jennifer Reed
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jennifer.reed@waterloo.ca