The 60 Pounder Gun While the 60 pounder gun covers a lot of floor space at the RCA Museum, it needs to receive the attention it deserves. Years ago, our 60 pounder gun must have been placed on the range because there were small-arms strikes on the barrel. Today, visitors walk under the gun’s barrel […]
The History of the Poppy Every Remembrance Day, people worldwide wear red poppies near their hearts, commemorating war veterans. Armistice Day ceremonies usually include reading John McCrae’s world-famous poem, “In Flander’s Fields.” Often less known is how the red flower became a universal symbol of remembrance for soldiers. McCrae’s poem certainly was the catalyst, but
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The Story of Captain G. R. E. Nicholls In July 2023, the RCA Museum received an excellent collection from Dr. Janice Nicholls Goerzen, a long-time museum patron. Janice generously donated a fascinating array of over a hundred artifacts that provide a unique glimpse into the life and service of her father, Captain George Robert Edmond
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Gerald R. Brown’s Shilo Social History Scrapbooks In 2017, the RCA Museum received four 3” binders full of photos, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, some dating back to the 1940s. Gerald R. Brown, retired librarian and former teacher, meticulously put together and donated this personal collection known as the “Shilo Social History Scrapbooks.” Born in
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Jack’s Wartime Photo Collection Most museums are very good at collecting, caring for, and displaying objects; however, many museums, including the RCA Museum, struggle to identify the human element or stories behind each artifact. When artifacts enter a museum through the accessioning process, staff sometimes do not take the time to collate the shared experiences
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