Eat like a Neanderthal as you bite into the stone age! Join Janet Young, curator of Neanderthal, as you learn about the gastronomy of our prehistoric cousins. This contemporary take on an ancient diet will feature a four-course meal with wine pairings selected by world-famous sommelier Véronique Rivest. 18+ Ticket Price: $95, $90 for members. […]
Step back in time to the Victorian era and explore a 19th century Gothic Revival farm house decorated for the holiday season. Enjoy a demonstration highlighting a Christmas tradition of years past, learn about the origins of the Christmas tree, or discover how a Victorian family would have feasted for the holiday. Make a traditional […]
"Using Family Lore with a Grain of Salt", a talk by Lynda Gibson. Find out the real story when Lynda investigated a family story and traced the true origins of her Scottish great-grandparents.
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 […]
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 […]