Government House
4607 Dewdney Avenue S4T 1B7 Regina, SK, Canada

In celebration of Mother’s Day coming up, we would like to highlight a few mothers who lived at Government House. While Henriette Forget and her husband Amédée did not have any children, her niece Rita from Montreal would visit the vice-regal couple. Dorothy Lake and her husband, Sir Richard Lake, raised four children at Government House, including their youngest who was born while Sir Richard Lake was in office in September 1918.... Many other vice-regal couples had children already grown and out of house. For example, when His Honour and Mrs. McNab celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on April 20, 1941, while living at Government House, two of their six children were able to attend the large, surprise party for the happy couple. The pair had a soft spot for children; the Leader-Post reported that half a dozen [children] were having a game of ball in the driveway while the golden wedding day guests came and went. Photo of Lady Lake (in white) with two of her children and a friend at Government House; and a portrait of Mrs. McNab. Photograph of Mrs. McNab courtesy of the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan.

Teachers book your year-end virtual field trip to Government House now! You can choose from a pre-recorded tour or a live-stream event with Government House staff taking you and your class on a tour of the building. Afterwards, test your students’ knowledge of the tour with an extended learning activity provided by Government House. If you choose the pre-recorded tour, teachers may also arrange an interactive session with Government House staff where students can ask questio...ns about the museum, tour and building. To book go to: https://governmenthousesk.ca//active-l/virtual-field-trips . A Programming and Visitor Services staff member will contact you to finalize your plans for a virtual class field trip.

This hasn't been the first pandemic that Government House has seen. The Spanish Flu of 1919 affected many Canadians and those around the world. Government House's Programming Assistant, Joanna Munholland, takes you through a comparison of the pandemics and the actions taken to stop the spread.

Cellarette A cellarette is a small furniture cabinet which was available in various sizes, shapes, and designs. It was used to store bottles of alcoholic beverages such as wine or whiskey. These containers appeared in Europe as early as the fifteenth century. They were found in pubs, taverns, and homes of the wealthy. This cellarette was kept in the Billiard Room and was kept full of spirits and glasses for the men in the room. A twin cabinet was in the dining room with fine... wines and sherries. The Billiard Room cabinet was sold to the Champ hotel while its twin was sold to the Queens Hotel. Both cabinets were reunited at Government House in 1982. Imagine the many conversations and debates overheard by these cellarettes

In recognition of International Volunteer Week, all of us at Government House would like to thank the Government House Historical Society's volunteers for all that they do!

Be sure to check out the Spring newsletter to see what's been happening within the Provincial Capital Commission over the past few months!

Government House has a carousel. Well one that is made from cotton fabrics, Brazilian threads and wooden poles! In the Feature Exhibit, Stitching Stories this beautiful carousel is one of many wonderous pieces on display. Come and explore the Heritage Collection from the Embroiderers' Association of Canada and find out all the fantastic stories behind each piece.... #GovernmentHouseSK #yourhistory More information on the exhibit: https://governmenthousesk.ca/exhibit-and-g/feature-exhibits To Book a Tour: https://governmenthousesk.ca/visit-us/admission Government House Historical Society Regina Stitchery Guild Tourism Saskatchewan Tourism Regina

We are open and dressed in our Christmas finery! To book your tour to see all the Christmas decorations: https://governmenthousesk.ca/visit-us/admission... To book a Victorian Christmas Traditions Tour which will run a few afternoons and evenings in December: https://governmenthousesk.ca//victorian-christmas-traditio

Did you know there is a pyramid in Government House? Well, there is until the end of February 2021! The pyramid is part of our current Feature Exhibit, Stitching Stories. Book your tour and check out all the wonderful artifacts in this exhibit.... Book a tour: https://governmenthousesk.ca/visit-us/admission More information on Stitching Stories: https://governmenthousesk.ca/exhibit-and-g/feature-exhibits #GovernmentHouseSK #stitchingstories Government House Historical Society Museums Association of Saskatchewan Regina Stitchery Guild Tourism Saskatchewan Tourism Regina OneStopKidShop.com KinderBuzz.com

Government House is finally ready for the holidays!! The final touches are being completed today and we reopen tomorrow (Saturday, November 21)! Besure to book your tour and see Government House in all her Christmas splendour!! https://governmenthousesk.ca/visit-us/admission... #GovernmentHouseSK #ChristmasTour Government House Historical Society Tourism Saskatchewan Tourism Regina Tourism Moose Jaw OneStopKidShop.com KinderBuzz.com KinderBuzz Moose Jaw

It's time for the next video in our LGO Then and Now series. Renovations have been done in the North Wing from the time Government House was originally built to today to accommote what the spaces were used for. Today, hear about a possible "ghost" in Government House. For more history on Government House, check out https://governmenthousesk.ca/our-history ... #YourHistory #GovernmentHouseSK Government House Historical Society Museums Association of Saskatchewan Tourism Saskatchewan Tourism Regina

Happy Thursday! Here's the third episode of the LG Offices - Then and Now! Check out was is now the printer/copier room.... #GovernmentHouseSK #YourHistory Government House Historical Society Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Museums Association of Saskatchewan

We will remember.