Princess of Wales' Own Regiment Military Museum

The Princess of Wales' Own Regiment (PWOR) Military Museum, initially established at Fort Henry in 1969, is now housed in the Armouries in Kingston, Ontario. Officially inaugurated on 28 October 1991 by HRH Diana, Princess of Wales, the museum honors the history of the Regiment and the citizen soldiers of Kingston area who have served since 1863.

With a mission to collect and preserve military documents, artifacts, and objects related to the Regiment's origin and heritage, the museum showcases a range of military items such as uniforms, equipment, weapons, and vintage vehicles, illustrating Kingston's military heritage and the Regiment's contributions to war and peacekeeping operations.

The collection includes uniforms, medals, and artifacts from the 14th Battalion of Rifles formed in 1863, as well as items from WW1, WW2, the Korean War, and Peacekeeping Missions. Visitors can also explore exhibits dedicated to HRH Diana, Princess of Wales' visit in 1991 and the commemoration of the 21st Battalion's achievements and sacrifices through a virtual collection of videos.

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