On Tuesday September 1st, come join us for what would have been James Reaney’s 100th birthday in Stratford at the Stratford Perth Museum. James Reaney was known as “Jamie” to friends and family, and we have been calling our year-long celebration of his centenary #Jamie2026.

There will be a pop-up exhibit celebrating his life and work and a chance for family and friends to share memories from his autobiographical writing and other memoirs. Later we plan to pass the mic so others can share their memories of Jamie.

Tea and coffee will be served, and of course, there will be cake!

Jamie Reaney: A Celebration
When: Tuesday September 1st from 1-3pm
Where: Co-operators Performance Theatre, Stratford Perth Museum
Address: 4275 Huron Road, Stratford, Ontario, N5A 6S6
Tel: 519-393-5311
Admission is by donation.

Kelly Macintosh, the Museum’s Managing Director, has a special request if you are planning to come:

Planning to join us? An RSVP isn’t required, but it helps us plan for the afternoon. And if you have a memory, story or favourite excerpt from Jamie’s work you’d like to share, let us know:
E-mail: kelly@stratfordperthmuseum.ca