48th Highlanders Museum
| 48th Highlanders of Canada Museum | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1959 |
| Location | St. Andrew's Church at the comer of King and Simcoe in Toronto |
| Website | http:\\www.48highlanders.com/04_03.html |
The 48th Highlanders Museum is located in downtown Toronto in the basement of St. Andrew's Church at the comer of King and Simcoe. The mission of the Museum is to collect, preserve, research and photograph material relating to the history of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, its former members and its site, and, through the appropriate display of such items, to convey this history to the currently serving members, the broader Canadian Forces community and the public. The museum includes regimental uniforms, medals, photographs, weapons and other artifacts. Founded in 1959, the museum opened in its current location in 1997. The Museum is affiliated with: CMA, CHIN, OMMC and Virtual Museum of Canada.
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