Visit the museum to view the temporary exhibition, "Fascinating Redcoats", join a tour, or take part in the family activities.
The exhibition traces the origins and evolution of the Infantry School building – now known as “A” Block at Wolseley Barracks– on lands once part of Treaty 6 of 1792. Through archival maps, architectural drawings, photographs, and other artefacts, Fascinating Redcoats reveals how the arrival of “D” Company of the Infantry School Corps transformed the local landscape, economy, and community life.
Three Special Tours
2 PM – Curated Tour: How the Valley at Carling’s Farm Became Wolseley Barracks
The purchase of the property on which Wolseley Barracks stands today is a story of hands changing ownership and partisan opinions that sparked excitement and controversy within the community. This Curated Tour unravels the mystery of a three-way deal. As part of the tour, view additional topic-related artefacts.
4 PM – Wolseley Barracks: an Outdoor Guided Tour
This guided tour when we will explore the exterior of the building and discuss how London, ON, was chosen as its location. The building was completed in 1888 and is the second oldest military construction by the Canadian Government. It has seen the city expand while maintaining its distinctive architecture. This tour is weather pending.
6 PM – Curated Tour: The Infantry School Building: Central Planning and Local Execution
Drafting plans, notifying tenders, signing contracts and making payments were fully managed in Ottawa, on behalf of the Canadian Military. This Curated Tour examines how the community benefitted from the supervision of the works, selling supplies, and building the structure. As part of the tour, view additional topic-related artefacts.
Family Activities
Activities such as a building a paper version of the west wing of Wolseley Barracks, plan your own postcard message, or try to send a message using flags. Reenactors wearing the dress of the Infantry School Corps are present.
