Heritage Demonstrations Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm February 1 to March 28 Cost: by donation Join us at the museum each Saturday for a mini-demonstration highlighting a different heritage-inspired skill or activity. Explore the exhibition and see history come to life before your eyes! February 1 – Sew a Bear Sewing was an […]
𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘵𝘦𝘳 from the cold at Ottawa’s only Winterlude partner that is nuclear fallout shelter! Gather your friends and family and challenge them to our fun snowflake scavenger hunt. You’ll explore this massive bunker to find hidden snowflakes. Remember, the Bunker 100,000 square feet and spans 4 stories underground. That’s a lot of hiding spots. […]
The Black History Month Expo will feature a number of exhibits and activities recognizing the Black Canadian experience. The Expo will be open to the public and local schools are invited to use the Expo as a key feature in their Black History Month programming. The exhibits and activities include: The International African Inventors Museum showcases innovators of African descent from across the diaspora and features a range of inventions such as […]
This Commemorative Hockey Game honours the Coloured Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHLM) will be played by two teams of local hockey players of various ages and abilities. Hall of Fame inductee Willie O’Ree is one of the Honorary Head Coaches, Ron MacLean, host of Hockey Night in Canada, is the Honorary Head Referee, and Adrian Harewood, […]
The Ottawa Senators will host Black Hockey History Night at their home game against the Anaheim Ducks. A ceremony puck-drop honouring the 125th anniversary of the Coloured Hockey League of the Maritimes (CHLM) will take place prior to the game. Special guests include Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Willie O’Ree, Hazel Lucas and Robert Downey, descendants of former CHLM players, […]
Preschool Playdates Friday, February 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 10 am to 11 am Ages: 3 to 5 Cost: $6.65 per child Enjoy heritage-inspired playtime with your preschooler. Discover local history through hands-on activities with a different theme each week. Parents are encouraged to bring a light lunch or snack (nut free) as the […]
Mid-Winter Challenge Saturday, February 8, 15, and 22 Available timeslots: 12:15 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm Age: 15 + Cost: $6.75 per person Harsh winters required early settlers to work together to survive. Are you and your friends smart enough and strong enough to overcome the challenges of a 19th century […]
In February at the CreActivity Club: Strawberry hearts! To prepare Valentine's day ; the animators of our Club will be showing children how to make beautiful Strawberry hearts! Saturday, February 8th at 10 AM at the Museopark
Heritage Demonstrations Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm February 1 to March 28 Cost: by donation Join us at the museum each Saturday for a mini-demonstration highlighting a different heritage-inspired skill or activity. Explore the exhibition and see history come to life before your eyes! February 8 – Flower Pressing Prepare for valentine’s day […]
Guest Speaker: RAWLSON KING Ottawa's first Black City Councillor Last April, the people of Ottawa had the rare opportunity to witness history first-hand as we saw Rawlson King elected as our city's first-ever Black City Councillor. Join us as Mr. King provides with an inside look at his pat to City Hall and his continued […]
Preschool Playdates Friday, February 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 10 am to 11 am Ages: 3 to 5 Cost: $6.65 per child Enjoy heritage-inspired playtime with your preschooler. Discover local history through hands-on activities with a different theme each week. Parents are encouraged to bring a light lunch or snack (nut free) as the […]
Heritage Demonstrations Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm February 1 to March 28 Cost: by donation Join us at the museum each Saturday for a mini-demonstration highlighting a different heritage-inspired skill or activity. Explore the exhibition and see history come to life before your eyes! February 15 – Making Butter Nepean was once sprawling […]
Pop into the Museum and out of the cold this Winterlude for some FREE, family financial fun! Welcome to our winter carnival. Come on in where it’s warm and enjoy lots of family fun. Make an origami case for a lucky coin, borrow a detective toolkit for an artifact scavenger hunt, do some colouring or […]
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞? 80 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝…𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑎𝑐𝑡! Come explore the depths of the Diefenbunker on a guided tour with wine and cheese! While touring, you’ll stop at different locations to sample delectable cheeses and wine pairings. Nothing says I love you, like exploring a nuclear Bunker with wine and cheese and your […]
Celebrate Heritage Day! February 18, 2020 Celebrate Heritage Day with the theme “2020 Vision: Bringing the Past Into the Future” Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at Ottawa City Hall. Heritage Day is part of Heritage Week, a nation-wide celebration that encourages all Canadians to explore their local heritage, to get involved […]
The Huntley Township Historical Society presents Brian Tackaberry, North Lanark Historical Society, Tues. Feb. 18, 2020 at 7:30 PM at The Carp Commons, in the Theatre, at 458 Donald B. Munro Dr. in Carp. Topic: the end of WWII, and the Aftermath, as well as Memorials set up to remember the fallen. Light refreshments served. […]
Ottawa’s LGBTTQ+ community has an interesting history unique to many other cities. Due in part to the government employee purges during the 1950s to 1990s, Ottawa’s LGBTTQ+ community was largely hidden, migratory and deeply closeted, far more so than other cities similar in size and population in North America. This talk will focus on the […]
Preschool Playdates Friday, February 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 10 am to 11 am Ages: 3 to 5 Cost: $6.65 per child Enjoy heritage-inspired playtime with your preschooler. Discover local history through hands-on activities with a different theme each week. Parents are encouraged to bring a light lunch or snack (nut free) as the […]
Heritage Demonstrations Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm February 1 to March 28 Cost: by donation Join us at the museum each Saturday for a mini-demonstration highlighting a different heritage-inspired skill or activity. Explore the exhibition and see history come to life before your eyes! February 22 – Grinding Flour Many settler families used […]
This year's HSO Luncheon will be held in Sandy Hill's historic former All Saints Church. SPEAKERS & ENTERTAINMENT: Francois Bregha -- HSO member & Sandy Hill historian "All Saints Church, Sandy Hill & Prime Ministers' Row" Leanna Moussa - Founder & Owner of All Saints Event Space "Mixing Business & Heritage Preservation" Paul Weber & […]
Preschool Playdates – Billings Bridge Village Friday, February 28 from 10 am to 11 am Ages: 3 to 5 Cost: $6.65 per child Enjoy heritage-inspired playtime with your preschooler. Discover local history through hands-on activities with a different theme each week. Parents are encouraged to bring a light lunch or snack (nut free) as the […]
Heritage Demonstrations Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm February 1 to March 28 Cost: by donation Join us at the museum each Saturday for a mini-demonstration highlighting a different heritage-inspired skill or activity. Explore the exhibition and see history come to life before your eyes! February 29 – Cheese Making Discover the history of […]