Documenting fatal casualties was an enormous undertaking during and immediately after the Great War. One of the first guides to wartime cemeteries was Sidney C. Hurst’s Silent Cities, published in 1929. Now, more than a century after the war ended, we can break the silence and tell the story of our ancestors who served and […]
Join the Osgoode Township Museum on December 4 at 6PM for our community tree lighting! Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be there to celebrate the holiday season with you. There will be hot chocolate, popcorn and more! You can pick up your postcard for Santa at the Museum prior to December 4. Bring it with […]
Join the Bytown Museum as they delve into the histories of wood, water, animal, and human power in the region, and discover the ways that fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas have changed nearly every facet of our daily lives. In this interactive virtual talk, they will explore the energy history of Ottawa […]
Cundell Stables has been operating as a family business in Lowertown since the 1870s. It remains the last vestige of Ottawa’s equine history and is teetering on the verge of extinction. The Lecture will be presented via ZOOM and Pre-Registration is required. Register by CLICKING HERE. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about […]
This presentation is a thought-provoking look at how we can encourage the next generation of family historians and historians and why we might want to do so. Suggestions cover activities, outings, toys, games, books and ways of exploiting technology in order to motivate and enthuse young people, even toddlers, so that they engage with their […]