One of the architectural gems of the nation, now a jewel in the crown of the National Gallery of Canada, is the Rideau Street Convent Chapel. A captivating space, its rows of delicate columns support intricately carved and painted fan vaults, the only such set of fan vaults in Canada. Its extraordinary design is the […]
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. […]
You know the creepy nursery rhyme, now hear the tales of its darker past and real-life ghost stories! The area surrounding London Bridge is steeped in haunting history and was once thought of as the Las Vegas of London. From brothels, to haunted old prisons, to operations without anesthetic in the world’s oldest operating theatre […]
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 […]