RCA Museum History The origins of the RCA Museum started well before its official opening in 1962. After the Second World War, senior officers in the Canadian Artillery wanted a centralized museum to honour the service of the over 200,000 Canadian Gunners that served in peace and war since 1855. However, it took roughly two […]
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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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