The Historical Society of Ottawa’s Evening Speakers’ Series will begin in Fall 2019. These presentations will be held at 7:00 pm, on a Wednesday, unless otherwise stated, in the auditorium of the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Light refreshments will be served in the auditorium lobby starting at 6.30pm. October 9: […]
Dr Wendy Sims-Schouten will provide an overview of practices and conditions of children cared for by the Waifs and Strays Society in the UK from its inception in 1881 till 1920, as well as providing examples of children who were sent to Canada during this time. Wendy will specifically focus on correspondence, interventions and […]
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Join us for discussions on researching ancestors in British Colonial America's 13 colonies: Virginia, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Georgia. Free parking available at City Hall. Please enter the church at the office entrance on Lisgar Street. Open […]
Take a trip around the continent to visit some of the most visually stunning, innovative and environmentally conscious buildings ever built. At this Urbanism Lab event, speakers from across Canada and the United States will walk you through award-winning designs that elevate sustainability to new heights, and provide a roadmap to making our cities smarter, […]
Guest Speaker: Local Historian Jane Cooper Topic: Algonquin families that resided in Metcalfe in the 1850s. The Osgoode Township Museum November 16, 2019 1PM Donations gratefully accepted Cookies, Coffee, and Tea will be provided at the event. Registrations: [email protected] or (613) 821-4062