Summer Activities for Families at the Canadian War MuseumOttawa, Ontario, July 31, 2006 — In conjunction with the popular exhibition Clash of Empires: The War That Made Canada 1754–1763, the Canadian War Museum has scheduled a number of family workshops and activities throughout the summer to bring this fascinating period of Canadian history to life.
More than 250 years ago, French, British and First Peoples collided in a historic struggle for North America. This exhibition presents the story of the first global war, which erupted in the backwoods of Pennsylvania, spread to the gates of Québec City and decided Canada's fate.
Toy Soldiers
July 29 to August 4
Make history in miniature! Learn about the uniforms of some of the regiments of the Seven Years' War and paint your own toy soldier.
Gorgets and Shako Plates
August 5 to 11
A shako is a tall, cylindrical hat. The plate in front identifies the regiment. Get inspiration from the examples in the gallery and then craft your own shako plate and a gorget to wear around your neck.
Battlefield Medicine
August 12 to 18
If a soldier were wounded in battle, would he survive a trip to the doctor? Learn how battlefield surgeons treated musket ball wounds in the 18th century.
The Musket
August 19 to 25
Combatants on all sides of the Seven Years' War used muskets. Learn how to roll cartridges and see how a musket works.
Build a Fort
August 26 to September 1
Learn about redans, redoubts and parapets and then create a fort with blocks and 18th-century fort designs.
Activities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are free with admission. More information is available by calling 819 776-8600 or 1 800 555-5621.
Information (media):
Christina Selin
Senior Media Relations Officer
Canadian War Museum
Telephone: 819 776-8607
E-mail: mailto:christina.selin@warmuseum.ca
Pierre Leduc
Communications Officer
Canadian War Museum
Phone: 819 776-8608
E-mail: mailto:pierre.leduc@warmuseum.ca
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