Ottawa’s cultural sector contributes greatly to our city’s economy and our enviable quality of life. We know that a vibrant and diverse arts, festival and heritage sector is at the heart of a strong community. How do we ensure that our government leaders understand this too? With provincial and municipal elections coming up soon, the […]
SFDHS Speaker Series: A History of 19th Century Canadian Postcards The Smiths Falls & District Historical Society welcomes you to the latest installment of their annual heritage speaker series featuring Dr. Sarah McLean Knapp. On Thursday, April 26, Dr. Knapp will delve into the world of 19th century postcards and a discussion of early Canadian graphic […]
Looking for something to keep the kids busy on PA Days? Sign them up for our Pioneer PA DAY events! Creating a pioneer toy, going on a scavenger hunt of the Museum, and seasonal crafts and activities are on the agenda. The program is open to children ages 5 to 12 years old. Pre-registration and […]
The Carleton University Heritage Conservation Symposium is a one-day event run by graduate students in the School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies. The event aims to bring together students, academics and professionals in critical discussion on heritage- and conservation-related issues and questions. The annual event began in 2004 under the direction of the late Herb […]
Kyla Ubbink from Ubbink Book and Paper Conservation and a long time Ottawa Branch member will discuss ways to preserve your personal family records. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with Ottawa Branch members. If you are new to family history research or need a refresher, come out and join us! Sessions […]
April, 28, 2018, 11:30 am Best Western Ottawa City Centre 1274 Carling Ave. Ottawa, ON Speaker Jennifer de Bruin — Visit jenniferdebruin.com for more information. Topic “The Lost Villages of the St. Lawrence River” On the shores of the mighty St. Lawrence River, one of Canada's most historic regions – settled by United Empire […]
1:00-1:30: networking and refreshments 1:30-3:00: presentation Speaker: Howard J. Simkover In 2011, a building on Bank St. was removed from the block between Laurier and Slater. The opening up of this space revealed a sign (G.A. Snider, Photographer) painted on the side of a three storey, redbrick building at the southwest corner of Bank and […]
Richard Henderson, a four-time great grandson of early settler Philemon Wright, will give a presentation on his ancestor who established the first permanent settlement in the Ottawa Valley. He was the one who provided most of the provisions for the Richmond settlement when it started in 1818. Richard Henderson has written a book about his […]
John Reid presents some major weather events in Ottawa History. This is a free event open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.