Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada Museum
| The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada Museum | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1949 |
| Location | 2067, Bleury Street, Montreal Canada |
| Type | Regimental Museum |
| Website | Black Watch of Canada Museum |
Opened in 1949, the regiment's museum includes uniforms, weapons, musical instruments, maps, medals, photographs and documents that focus on the history of the regiment, the city and the Canadian armed forces. The museum is open to members of the Regimental family as well as to the public on Tuesdays and by appointment. The museum and archives are located at the regiment's headquarters on rue de Bleury in Montreal. The museum portrays the history of The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) through a collection of regimental uniforms, accoutrements, trophies of war, and mementos.
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