Celebrate Heritage Day on February 16, 2021 with the theme “Resiliency: relying on our Heritage foundations to hold strong and help us pivot in a changing present for the wellbeing of our future generations.” We encourage all to celebrate Heritage Day at home with our ceremony streamed on the City of Ottawa Website, which will […]

The Bytown Museum welcomes Teigan Goldsmith & Mareike Friedrich from the Ottawa Jewish Archives.

Born a slave in Kentucky, Paul Barber became a respected horse trainer and one of Ottawa's first permanent Black residents. Paul's grandson, Tom Barber, has researched the family extensively. Tom will talk about his research methods and how they have advanced over the years in his search for his ancestor. Virtual event, all are welcome. […]

On February 28th, the North Lanark Historical Society is happy to host Jennifer DeBruin as she presents “Traitors, Spies, and Heroes – Loyalist Espionage during the American Revolution.” She will reveal insights into the vast spy network that existed during the Revolutionary War and provide a fascinating perspective on America’s first civil war and the […]