Highland Warriors exhibition brings broadswords and bagpipes to the Canadian War Museum
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Thursday, June 6, 2019
The Ottawa world premiere of Highland Warriors, a major new exhibition at the Canadian War Museum, explores the changing role and reputation of these iconic kilted fighters, from the broadsword-wielding medieval warrior to today's elite modern soldier.
Key Points:
- The Ottawa world premiere of Highland Warriors, a major new exhibition at the Canadian War Museum, explores the changing role and reputation of these iconic kilted fighters, from the broadsword-wielding medieval warrior to today's elite modern soldier.
- "The Highland military tradition has evolved from early clan warfare in Britain's northern reaches to a highly respected global force with the power to influence and inspire," said Mark O'Neill, President and CEO of the Canadian War Museum and the Canadian Museum of History.
- The Canadian War Museum is Canada's national museum of military history.
- Work of the Canadian War Museum is made possible in part through financial support of the Government of Canada.