Holiday Programming at the Canadian War Museum
December 21, 2006 |
Holiday Programming at the Canadian War Museum
Ottawa, Ontario, December 21, 2006 — The Canadian War Museum is pleased to announce its special programming for the holidays. Covering some 5,000 years of history, the Canadian War Museum is Canada’s national museum of military history, presenting the personal, national and international dimensions of these times while showing visitors how Canada has been shaped by its participation in various wars and conflicts throughout the ages.NEW EXHIBITION: Canada Under Attack: The Battle of the St. Lawrence (1942–1944)
During the Second World War, German submarines sank Canadian and Allied ships in the River and Gulf of St. Lawrence. For two years, a fierce naval battle raged on the doorstep of Canada’s coastal communities. Canada Under Attack tells the story of this struggle, the Battle of the St. Lawrence.
Faced with the constant threat of German torpedoes and spies, residents of the St. Lawrence and Gaspé areas learned how to cope with military preparations, blackout procedures and coastal defence. Explore the wreckage of ships and torpedoes collected by local residents, and discover the personal stories of Canadians who experienced war close to home.
A travelling exhibition jointly created by the Naval Museum of Québec and the Musée de la Gaspésie.
All activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Naval Ornaments
December 23 to 31
Just in time for the holiday season. Create your own ornaments based on nautical designs and bring them home. In conjunction with the exhibition Canada Under Attack: The Battle of the St-Lawrence (1942-1944).
John McCrae Gallery
Operation Santa Claus
December 23 to January 1
Send some cheer to Canadian Forces members who are away from their families this holiday season. Write your own special greeting to Canadian troops serving overseas on large banners and Christmas cards. In partnership with the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency.
Lobby
Knots and Tallies
January 1 to 8
Try your hand at tying sailors’ knots or create your own naval cap tally, using the name of your hometown or of someone you know as the ship’s name. In conjunction with the exhibition Canada Under Attack: The Battle of the St-Lawrence (1942-1944).
John McCrae Gallery
Valentines for Veterans
January 1 to 8
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! Create a card and write a special message for a veteran or a serving member of the Canadian Forces. In partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada.
Lobby
The Canadian War Museum will be open daily from December 21 to January 8, including New Year’s Day. The Museum will close at 3 p.m. on December 24 and remain closed on December 25. Opening hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays until 9 p.m.
For more information, phone (819) 776-8600 or 1-800-555-5621 (toll free).
Information (media):
Christina Selin
Senior Communications Officer
Canadian War Museum
Telephone: 819 776-8607
E-mail: christina.selin@warmuseum.ca.
Pierre Leduc
Media Relations Officer
Canadian War Museum
Phone: 819 776-8608
E-mail: pierre.leduc@warmuseum.ca.