Join us Sundays in July and August at the Heritage House Museum in Smiths Falls for tea accompanied by light snacks in our Victorian Gardens. $10 for tea and tour.
On August 28, 1971, less than two years after homosexuality was decriminalized in Canada, a small group of activists demonstrated in the rain on Parliament Hill for recognition of the rights of gay communities. In the roughly 50 years that followed, most of the demands voiced that day have been realized, but the path to […]
Norm Christie outlines the history of the development of the Canadian Corps from the early days in 1915-16 as inexperienced Colonials, to 1917-18 when they became the most effective fighting force on the Western Front. It started with Canada's most famous battle at Vimy Ridge, when, against all odds, they captured the strongest German position […]
Reintroducing the Vanier Museopark's Summer Camps. Running from July 11th until August 17th three days week from 9AM until 4PM. In the program: Week 1: Pioneers, first nations and multiculturalism - July 11, 12 and 13 Week 2: Astronomy - July 18, 19 and 20 Week 3: Wildlife - July 25, 26 and 27 Week 4: Tales and Legends - August […]
What did medical care look like in the time of Lamira Dow Billings? The Billings family were the first settlers in Gloucester Township and with no doctors nearby, Lamira was responsible for her family’s care. Both she and her daughter, Sally, would become known in their community for their homemade medicines and remedies. Learn about […]