For a different perspective, McCrae House is offering a chance to Discover Life in the Trenches.
The exhibit is in place until May 2, 2011 during regular museum hours. Along with photographs and a private collection of trench art, the exhibit includes objects that were excavated in 2007 by volunteer archaeologists known as Diggers.
Photos include soldiers attaching bayonets to their rifles in preparation of going over the top of the trench, circa 1916.
The exhibit include items dug from a trench in Ypres, Belgium near where John McCrae was stationed during the 2nd Battle of Ypres.
McCrae House is located at 108 Water Street. For more information call 519-836-1221 or visit guelph.ca/museum.
