World War 1
In August of 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany, ushering Canada, a member of the British Empire into the First World War. London requested
November 9, 2021
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
Jack Bechtel and the Doon School of Fine Arts
The Watson House has been a home to many famous artists over the years. During the era of the Doon School of Fine Arts, one
November 7, 2021
Kitchener Market Portraits by Tom Cayley
Visitors to Homer Watson House & Gallery may not be familiar with some of the other artists who once resided in this historic home. One
June 30, 2021
Dinner at the Watsons
The Watson residence, situated in the village of Doon on the outskirts of Kitchener, served as a home, studio, and gallery to members of the
April 6, 2021
Phoebe’s Green Ledger
Phoebe Watson is often depicted as Homer Watson’s devoted sister, but what is really known about her? What were her interests, passions and ambitions? For the
January 8, 2021
Homer Watson and the Spanish Flu
“I had a little bird, it’s name was Enza, I opened up the window and in flew Enza ” (Children’s skipping-rope rhyme, 1918) In October,
December 30, 2020
