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Ottawa Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society – Genealogy and the Canadiana Collections

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In this presentation, staff from the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) will share genealogical research possibilities for the Canadiana collections. They will present a brief overview of the history and materials in the collections before diving into possible research avenues and approaches for both Canadiana (digitized historical publications, published prior to 1921) and Héritage (Library […]

Historical Society of Ottawa – Kettle Island: A Bridge to Ottawa’s Past

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Kettle Island: Precious nature preserve or site for a new inter-provincial bridge? Ottawa writer and HSO Director Randy Boswell dips his paddle in the waters of history and explores the surprising past of Kettle Island. Randy will expand on articles he has recently written on the subject for the Ottawa Citizen.

Paint & Pixels

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Join Osgoode Township Museum Friday December 11, 2020 at 6:00pm for their most festive Paint & Pixels yet! Falalalallow along as their artist guides you through the Holiday Window painting from the comfort of your home over Zoom! You don’t need any artistic experience painting, you can use materials you have on hand at home

Historical Society of Ottawa – Camp Woolsey: 80 Years of Life-Long Friendships & Memories

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Dating back to 1937, generation upon generation of Ottawa girls and young women came away from Summers at Camp Woolsey with priceless recollections and eternal friendships. This beloved Girl Guide Summer camp was closed in 2019. A former camper and counsellor herself, Emma Kent shares some of Camp Woolsey's iconic stories and highlights its lasting […]

Gold, Snakes, and Mother Insurance: Preservation of the 180 Wellington Building Mosaic – A lecture by Kelly Caldwell

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Built in 1927 as the headquarters of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 180 Wellington Building’s most stunning feature is the dramatic mosaic on the vaulted ceiling inside the main entrance. Created by American muralist Barry Faulkner in 1927, the mosaic depicts “The Great Metropolitan Mother” protecting the insurer’s policy-holders. Acquired by the federal government in […]

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