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🌾While soldiers fought overseas, how did life change for those at home?⁠
The Selkirk (Selkirk Grille) · Calgary

🌾While soldiers fought overseas, how did life change for those at home?⁠

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🌾While soldiers fought overseas, how did life change for those at home?⁠ ⁠ Discover the stories of Southern Alberta's home front during the First World War with “While the World was at War” - Life on the Home Front, 1914-1918, a guided walking tour at Heritage Park.⁠ ⁠ Explore how wartime shaped classrooms, farms, newspapers and family homes. Along the way, visit historical locations including the Strathmore Standard, Thorpe House, and Gledhill's Drug Store, uncovering stories of resilience, ingenuity and heartbreak.⁠ ⁠ Who were the Soldiers of the Soil? How did the war influence children's education? Join us to explore these often overlooked experiences. ⁠ ⁠ 📆Date- November 7, 2026 ⏱️Times - Various time-slots starting at 10:30 AM see website for details 🎟️Adult admission (16+): $24.95 + GST⁠ Members and Heritage Club members save 15%⁠ ⁠ Learn more and plan your tour with the link in our bio!

🌾While soldiers fought overseas, how did life change for those at home?⁠ · Live2u