School event:The Sir John A. Macdonald and the Fathers of the Confederation

Archive Special Exhibition Education Programmes

The Sir John A. Macdonald and the Fathers of the Confederation – until the end of February 2015
from the Private collection of Bill Greenberg

Sir John A MacdonaldThe exhibition consists of rare archives relating to Sir John A. and the Fathers of the Confederation. Students will get to see an original copy of the Durham report, a poll book and many handwritten letters and notes from that time. A tour which focuses on the Rebellions of 1837-38, the Durham Report and of course, Sir John A. Macdonald is offered for this exhibition. There is an accompanying questionnaire for the students to complete during the tour.

Duration of visit: approx. 1 hour.