Introduction to major websites for genealogy research in Canada and abroad, e.g. FamilySearch, Library & Archives Canada, Cyndi’s List, WorldGenWeb Registration Required. www.biblioottawalibrary.ca/program
Ottawa Architects 150 documents the history of the practice of architecture in Ottawa from 1867 to 2017, marking Canada’s Sesquicentennial and recognizing the contribution of local architects to the development of Canada’s capital. The lecture is free and there is no need to pre-register. SPEAKER(S): Rick MacEwen is an architect and principal at Watson MacEwen Teramura […]
“The Mill” tells the story of life in Quarry Bank Mill in Cheshire England during the 1830s through the eyes of its central characters, Esther Price and Daniel Bate. Kerrie Hayes plays Esther, a young millworker who risks her own position to stand up for justice. Matthew McNulty plays Daniel, a progressive young engineer with […]
Join us for our 2017 Christmas Craft Market featuring unique hand made products by local craftsmen. Our market includes jewellery, art, glass and wood work, pottery, knitting, holiday decorations, bath creams & soaps, baked goods, preserves, honey and much more. There is something for everyone! Weekends November 18 - December 3, 10 am - 4pm […]
Speaker : Randy Saylor Topic : Loyalists and Quakers Randy Saylor has a keen interest in the history and genealogy of the Bay of Quinte area. Loyalists and Quakers are part of his ancestral background as they were early settlers of the area. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~saylormowbray/ Quakers and Loyalists both were persecuted by the Patriots during the Revolutionary War. Randy's […]
The Goulbourn Historical Society invites you to join them on Saturday, November 18th at the Stittsville Library. We will be listening to "a voice from the past as we meet Nicholas Sparks through his 3X great grandson, Brian Hull. Nicholas Sparks was a very early settler in what is now Ottawa, arriving 200 years ago. […]
Whisky, eh? For our 6th annual Whisky Tasting Fundraiser, we're celebrating Canada's 150th birthday!!! Join us for a multisensory experience, with 5 different CANADIAN whiskies with 5 epicurean food pairings. Canada is home to some exquisite whiskys that you will want to add to your reserve! Geoffrey J Skeggs, master sommelier, will walk you through […]
Get a head-start on your Christmas shopping at Goulbourn Museum's Old-Fashioned Christmas & Outdoor Artisan Market. This annual holiday celebration features local artisans, baked goodies, old world entertainment and festive crafts. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A CHANGE OF VENUE FOR THIS YEAR'S EVENT. DUE TO EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS AT THE MUSEUM THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE […]
The Friends of the City of Ottawa Archives are pleased to invite you to the 2017 AGM Sunday, November 19th, 2pm at the James Bartleman Centre, 100 Tallwood Drive. Please join us in welcoming Guest Speaker Jesse Thistle who is completing his PhD in History at York University. His dissertation will study the lives of Metis people living […]