“History is Objective” …. “It Does Matter”…

“History is Objective” …. “It Does Matter”…
Interview with the Canadian War Museum
Featuring Dr. Peter MacLeod, Historian, Pre-Confederation

Society Today …

Sitting down with Dr. Peter MacLeod Historian, Pre-Confederation with the Canadian War Museum, we were able to inquire about the Museum’s thoughts on presenting this Exhibition considering Canada has great ethnic diversity, immigration and culture. While the CWM is exploring the War of 1812 from the contrasting perspectives of the four main participants: Canadians (including Canadian First Peoples), Americans, the British and Native Americans. This exhibition explores an important event in Canadian history and would appeal to anyone who wants to learn more about Canadian history—regardless of their background.” During our interview, Dr. MacLeod stated that it is important for everyone to know who they are, where they came from, to identify in a practical way. He tells us identity and self knowledge is important. The CORE MESSAGE is always there. Dr. MacLeod states it is important to narrate this historical event with INCLUSION in mind!

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1812 Traveling and Virtual Exhibitions

Once the 1812 exhibition at the War Museum closes on January 6, 2013, a portion of the exhibition plus selected artifacts will begin to travel to various locations around Canada. The current exhibition is 7000 sq. ft and it will be reduced down to 1500 sq. ft for the travelling version.

In addition to the main 1812 exhibition, the War Museum has also developed two travelling exhibitions, a book, and a microsite. These efforts will bring the messages and themes of the four perspectives to Canadians who are not able to come to Ottawa. The War Museum is the also launching a virtual 1812 exhibition with the same approach in the coming months, which will be accessible to anyone online… “Later on this year, we will be launching a virtual exhibition that will include an overview of each perspective as well as interactive elements to allow visitors to share their own perspectives. This virtual exhibition will remain online after the exhibition at the Canadian War Museum closes on January 6, 2013”

(To Be Continued)