The 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 is the perfect time for Canadians to re-examine a pivotal moment in our national history. We’re proud to commemorate this historic event by launching a new online exhibition with the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation, which operates the Canadian War Museum.
bv02 and the Canadian War Museum worked together to create a virtual extension of the in-gallery experience, currently housed at warmuseum.ca/war-of-1812/. This virtual exhibition, which will accompany the travelling version of the exhibition, will bring the perspectives and history of the War of 1812 to Canadians from coast to coast.
““We are delighted that anyone across Canada and around the world can now enjoy this fascinating and thought-provoking portrait of the War of 1812,” said James Whitham, Director General of the Canadian War Museum. “By learning about the motivations, aspirations and experiences of the four main participants, museum-goers as well as online visitors gain a richer, deeper understanding of this historical conflict that helped shape Canada as a nation.”
The exhibition, including its online component, were featured in an article and a blog post from the Ottawa Citizen last week.
The team at bv02 is once again grateful to have this opportunity to work one with one of Canada’s amazing museums and cultural institutions. The preservation of Canada’s culture online is a core value to many of the team members, which is reflected in the projects we choose to collaborate on. Bringing education about and access to culture to Canadians is what drives us. The Bicentennial of the War of 1812 online is just one more example of how we are supporting and engaging Canada’s community around the arts and culture.
To find out more about our work with cultural institutions, see our recent cultural case studies.
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