Marr Residence

Open House and Vintage Sewing
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Hours: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Our interpreters will be on site and members of the Victorian Sewing Circle will share information about historical costuming.

An Evening with Mr. Dickens at the Marr Residence
Adapted and performed by John D. Huston
December 1 - December 6 (7:30 p.m.)
Limited seating.
Tickets: https://ontheboards.ca/events/charles-dickens-a-christmas-carol-at-the-marr-residence-2025/

Open House
Sunday August 31, 2025
Hours: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Learn more about early Saskatoon and the historic role of the Marr
Residence in the development of our thriving city.

1812 Picnic
Sunday August 24, 2025
Hours: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Members of the Victorian Sewing Circle are hosting an 1812 Picnic, dressed
in costumes typical of the time period. Bring your own picnic and blanket
and join the fun!

All About Rhubarb
Sunday August 3, 2025
Hours: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
This sturdy prairie plant was a source of fruit for early settlers that would
grow quickly and survive the harsh climate. Learn some interesting rhubarb
facts and check out our rhubarb cookbooks and stepping stones.

Letter Writing Using Pen and Ink
Sunday July 27, 2025
Hours: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Visitors will have an opportunity to try their hand at cursive writing using a dip pen and ink. Experience the fading etiquette of crafting a hand-written letter and relearn some of thise forgotten cursive letter.

Open House
Sunday July 20, 2025
Hours: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Come talk to our interpreters and learn about early Saskatoon and the historic role of the Marr Residence in the development of our thriving city.

Open House Sunday! We're open until 4pm today.

140th Anniversary of the Northwest Resistance.

Learn about the reasons for the Resistance, the role of Louis Riel and the function of the Marr as a Field Hospital.

Sing-Along Concert in the Garden*
Saturday July 12, 2025 at 2 pm
House hours: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
*Please not that is a Saturday program.
Join Marjorie Bodnarchuck in the lovely Marr Garden and sing along to familiar tunes. Marjorie is accomplished pianist and guitarist who as been involved with music all her life, and is active in choirs, as a church organist and it seniors' homes. She particularly enjoys sharing her music with others. The house will be open.

140th Anniversary of the Northwest Resistance
Sunday July 6, 2025
Hours: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
140 years ago, wounded soldiers were cared for in the house during the Battle of Batoche. Learn more about the reasons for the Resistance, the role of Louis Riel and the function of the Marr as a Field Hospital.