HISTORY OF LACROSSE

 

 

Key Milestones in the History of Lacrosse

Illustrations by David Craig

Witnessing the first game in 1637 The capture of Fort Michilimackinac in 1763 Dr. George Beers, Father of Lacrosse, launches a national Canadian league and provides a set of rules in 1867 Queen Victoria sees the final of three major European tours featuring the Caughnawaga Mohawks and the Montreal Lacrosse Club in 1883

 

 

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa

Ancient lacrosse artifacts Ancient lacrosse artifacts Ancient lacrosse artifacts

 

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa

 

A

Dr. George Beers book "Lacrosse - The National Game of Canada" published in 1869.

 

B

The cover of the first lacrosse book.

 

C

Ancient sticks and atifacts in the archives of the "Canadian Museum of Civilization" in Ottawa.

 

D

Wooden lacrosse ball painted blue and gold.

 

E

Deerskin lacrosse ball dyed red.

 

F

Wooden jig used in the bending of steamed wood to form the stick shape.

 

 

 

Photographs courtesy of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa.

HISTORY OF LACROSSE

 

 

Key Milestones in the History of Lacrosse

Illustrations by David Craig

Witnessing the first game in 1637 The capture of Fort Michilimackinac in 1763 Dr. George Beers, Father of Lacrosse, launches a national Canadian league and provides a set of rules in 1867 Queen Victoria sees the final of three major European tours featuring the Caughnawaga Mohawks and the Montreal Lacrosse Club in 1883

 

 

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa

Ancient lacrosse artifacts Ancient lacrosse artifacts Ancient lacrosse artifacts

 

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa

 

A

Dr. George Beers book "Lacrosse - The National Game of Canada" published in 1869.

 

B

The cover of the first lacrosse book.

 

C

Ancient sticks and atifacts in the archives of the "Canadian Museum of Civilization" in Ottawa.

 

D

Wooden lacrosse ball painted blue and gold.

 

E

Deerskin lacrosse ball dyed red.

 

F

Wooden jig used in the bending of steamed wood to form the stick shape.

 

 

 

Photographs courtesy of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa.

HISTORY OF LACROSSE

 

 

Key Milestones in the History of Lacrosse

Illustrations by David Craig

Witnessing the first game in 1637 The capture of Fort Michilimackinac in 1763 Dr. George Beers, Father of Lacrosse, launches a national Canadian league and provides a set of rules in 1867 Queen Victoria sees the final of three major European tours featuring the Caughnawaga Mohawks and the Montreal Lacrosse Club in 1883

 

 

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa

Ancient lacrosse artifacts Ancient lacrosse artifacts Ancient lacrosse artifacts

 

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa

 

A

Dr. George Beers book "Lacrosse - The National Game of Canada" published in 1869.

 

B

The cover of the first lacrosse book.

 

C

Ancient sticks and atifacts in the archives of the "Canadian Museum of Civilization" in Ottawa.

 

D

Wooden lacrosse ball painted blue and gold.

 

E

Deerskin lacrosse ball dyed red.

 

F

Wooden jig used in the bending of steamed wood to form the stick shape.

 

 

 

Photographs courtesy of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa.

HISTORY OF LACROSSE

 

 

Key Milestones in the History of Lacrosse

Illustrations by David Craig

Witnessing the first game in 1637 The capture of Fort Michilimackinac in 1763 Dr. George Beers, Father of Lacrosse, launches a national Canadian league and provides a set of rules in 1867 Queen Victoria sees the final of three major European tours featuring the Caughnawaga Mohawks and the Montreal Lacrosse Club in 1883

 

 

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa

Ancient lacrosse artifacts Ancient lacrosse artifacts Ancient lacrosse artifacts

 

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa

 

A

Dr. George Beers book "Lacrosse - The National Game of Canada" published in 1869.

 

B

The cover of the first lacrosse book.

 

C

Ancient sticks and atifacts in the archives of the "Canadian Museum of Civilization" in Ottawa.

 

D

Wooden lacrosse ball painted blue and gold.

 

E

Deerskin lacrosse ball dyed red.

 

F

Wooden jig used in the bending of steamed wood to form the stick shape.

 

 

 

Photographs courtesy of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa.

HISTORY OF LACROSSE

 

 

Key Milestones in the History of Lacrosse

Illustrations by David Craig

Witnessing the first game in 1637 The capture of Fort Michilimackinac in 1763 Dr. George Beers, Father of Lacrosse, launches a national Canadian league and provides a set of rules in 1867 Queen Victoria sees the final of three major European tours featuring the Caughnawaga Mohawks and the Montreal Lacrosse Club in 1883

 

 

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa

Ancient lacrosse artifacts Ancient lacrosse artifacts Ancient lacrosse artifacts

 

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa

 

A

Dr. George Beers book "Lacrosse - The National Game of Canada" published in 1869.

 

B

The cover of the first lacrosse book.

 

C

Ancient sticks and atifacts in the archives of the "Canadian Museum of Civilization" in Ottawa.

 

D

Wooden lacrosse ball painted blue and gold.

 

E

Deerskin lacrosse ball dyed red.

 

F

Wooden jig used in the bending of steamed wood to form the stick shape.

 

 

 

Photographs courtesy of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa.

HISTORY OF LACROSSE

 

 

Key Milestones in the History of Lacrosse

Illustrations by David Craig

Witnessing the first game in 1637 The capture of Fort Michilimackinac in 1763 Dr. George Beers, Father of Lacrosse, launches a national Canadian league and provides a set of rules in 1867 Queen Victoria sees the final of three major European tours featuring the Caughnawaga Mohawks and the Montreal Lacrosse Club in 1883

 

 

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa

Ancient lacrosse artifacts Ancient lacrosse artifacts Ancient lacrosse artifacts

 

 

Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa

 

A

Dr. George Beers book "Lacrosse - The National Game of Canada" published in 1869.

 

B

The cover of the first lacrosse book.

 

C

Ancient sticks and atifacts in the archives of the "Canadian Museum of Civilization" in Ottawa.

 

D

Wooden lacrosse ball painted blue and gold.

 

E

Deerskin lacrosse ball dyed red.

 

F

Wooden jig used in the bending of steamed wood to form the stick shape.

 

 

 

Photographs courtesy of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Artifacts, Ottawa.