Exhibit Information
September 8, 2018 to September 2019 “Final Victory: Local Perspectives on Canada's 100 Days Offensive” |
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Examine the Final 100 Days of the First World War leading up to the signing of the Armistice on 11.11.1918 at 11am and discover stories and sacrifices of some of Owen Sound’s hometown boys who gave their lives for Victory. Their memory is a part of Owen Sound’s inspiring legacy.
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May 4, 2019 to April 2020 “Living Memory: Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła (Poland is not yet lost)” |
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During the Second World War there was a camp of Polish Soldiers stationed right here in Owen Sound. Having fled their own country after the German invasion the Polish Government in Exile regrouped and set to the task of reclaiming their country. Near Owen Sound we have a Polish Soldier Tree symbolizing the living memory of those stationed here during the War. Do you have a personal connection to these soldiers or any artefacts commemorating their stay in Owen Sound? If so, please contact Emily Jolliffe at ejolliffe@billybishop.org. |
May 25, 2019 to May 2020 "Conduct Unbecoming". |
| Terrible atrocities of war were committed around the Battle of Normandy. This special exhibit curated by Owen Sound and District Secondary School Grade 12 students will focus on three specific events for this 75th Anniversary exhibit. |
June 2019 to September 2019: A Travelling Exhibit from Archives Ontario – "Ontario’s Movie Theatres" |
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Do you remember Owen Sound’s drive in theatre and the many nights spent there, under the starts, watching your favourite movies? Owen Sound has a wonderful history of theatres, the Centre, the Roxy, the Savoy, the Classic and the Capital theatres! Do you remember the excitement of that special night out at the movies? Was it your first evening show as a child, the first date with your future spouse, or maybe just the thrill of seeing the best movie ever? Bring your stories, photos and artifacts to the Billy Bishop Home and Museum to share your memories of local theatres! Contact Emily Jolliffe at ejolliffe@billybishop.org for more information or to make arrangements to loan us some of your personal momentos for this temporary exhibit. |
September 2020 to September 2021: "Epic Epidemic: 100 years after the Spanish Influenza" |
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This exhibit will examine the impact of the greatest plague of our time, the Spanish Influenza for flu. We would like to ask the public for any stories or artifacts that relate to this time during 1919 and the epidemic that swept the world in the wake of the Great War. Please contact Emily Jolliffe at ejolliffe@billybishop.org for more information or if you have anything that you would like to share or loan to the Museum for this exhibit. |
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