Founder's Gallery & Army Museum of Alberta

Presenting the history and tradition of Alberta's army, and their role throughout Canada's military history. Featuring exhibits from the 1885 Northwest Rebellion, to today's involvement in Afghanistan, and UN Peacekeeping. The Founder's Gallery features contemporary art exhibits, and themed military history exhibits. Currently featuring the Korean War Exhibit: Year of the Korean Veteran. We are proudly a part of The Military Museums of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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An American Marine who served in the Pacific during WWII is doing an AMA on Reddit.

Check it out.

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Merry Christmas from the Korean War front

1950, Canadian PPCLI

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them Image Crown copyright

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Remembrance Day Radio Show

Be sure to catch our curator, Rory Cory, on CBC The Dave Taylor Show this Remembrance Day at 1:30 pm. The Dave Taylor Show will be talking to other members from The Military Museums from 12:30 - 4:00, be sure to tune in! You can also catch it on AM770 Calgary.

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The stunning silhouettes were made by 500 volunteers on Arromanches beach, some of whom joined in the project spontaneously.

A beautiful, and stark reminder on the beach of Normandy.

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Did You Know: The Korean War is the third deadliest conflict in Canadian military history. Learn more about the Land of the Morning Calm from Canadian Veterans.

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While not on exhibit currently, this artefact has been included in our Ring of Fire exhibit (WWII Pacific conflict).

Known as a Senninbari, or a Thousand-Stitch Sash, it was a Japanese and Shinto tradition. Given to soldiers as a symbol of luck, they were predominantly made by a female family member. Each stitch was set in by various people, usually as the woman making the sash would travel the town. Elegant sashes were made from silk with soft thread, though many were made from cotton.

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An archaeological dig is to take place to uncover a model of a World War I battlefield in Staffordshire which was built as a training aid for soldiers.

The mock up of the village and surrounding area of Messines in Belgium was built in Brocton on Cannock Chase.

It was also maintained as a...

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Doug Cooper, an announcer-operator with Korean radio station "Nomad".

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Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) troops boarding the American naval shop Private Joe P. Martinez in Seattle, Washington, November 1950, en route to Korea.

  Photo courtesy of The Military Museums Archives

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July 27th heralds the 60th anniversary of the Korean Armistice, and in honour of this occasion The Military Museums is holding a special commemoration ceremony at 11am.

Due to the recent flooding in Calgary, the officially opening speeches and celebrations for the Korean War exhibit will be held that day as well. We encourage all who can to come and celebrate with us on July 27th!

Pictures from left to right: The banner for the Korean War exhibit, our assistant curator Walter sitting in M83 CDN Jeep that saw service in the Korean War, a picture of Doug Cooper as radio announcer at Korean station "Nomad", a piece of barb wire from the DMZ border, a pivoting .50 calibre machine gun, and a barrel of "Emergency Drinking Water" for use in case of nuclear attack. 

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Year of the Korean Veteran

In January  it was declared that 2013 would be the Year of the Korean War Veteran in Canada. It is the 60th anniversary of the Korean Armistice, a fitting time to celebrate and give memory to the Canadian men and women who served in the Korean conflict. Over 26,000 Canadian forces members served, with 512 Canadians who gave their lives during the course of the Korean War. 

Veteran Affairs Canada has released an interactive, multimedia feature for any to experience. Featuring interviews, and documentary footage of the war, they strive to bring a strong presence of the importance this war played on a global, and personal, scale for many people. 

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If any happen to be in Calgary, make sure to stop by The Military Museums, and tour the Korean War exhibit in the Founders' Gallery. 

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Stretching 250 kilometres across Korea's 38th parallel, the Korean Demilitarized Zone serves a harsh border that separates North and South Korea. Created due to the Armistice Agreement in 1953, it has still seen several scores of incidents between both countries. 

Brought back to Canada by a Korean Veteran, this piece of barb wire comes from the afore mentioned DMZ. It is currently on display in the Founder's Gallery at Calgary's Military Museums. 

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