Each Curious Minds program will explore a different theme and will feature a hands-on activity or craft to allow children to engage with local history in a fun and unique way. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from July 4 to July 27 – 9 am to 12 pm Ages 6 - 9 Cost: $6.50 per child […]
How do modern medical practices compare to the Victorian era? Many important medical advancements were made in the late 1800s from anesthetic to disinfectants. Learn about the history of hospitals and medical tools. Explore how our understanding of germs and cleanliness have changed over time and craft your very own soap. Help us decorate a […]
This program is the perfect fit for aspiring Indiana Joneses! Each Thursday in July we’ll get our hands dirty tackling a different theme with hands-on activities inspired by Canada’s first paleontologist, Elkanah Billings. Learn to dig for artefacts, identify mysterious objects, and practice techniques used by scientists every day in their work. Ages 6 to […]
Join us for another season of free entertainment on Thursday evenings! Discover some of Ottawa’s best kept secrets this summer through our LET US ENTERTAIN YOU programming, Thursday evening in July and August. Line-up of programs: TBA
One of the great success stories of the new media age has been the podcast. This democratic platform has let literally thousands of people try their hand as producers of audio entertainment. What perhaps could not have been predicted is how podcasts have filled an important niche in the educational life of countless listeners. This […]
Look up! Look down! What critters might be calling Billings Estate home? We’re taking our cue from amateur entomologist Braddish Billings II and paleontologist Elkanah Billings by exploring the creature world both past and present. Some activities will take place outdoors; please dress for the weather. Ages 3 to 5 Cost: $6.50 per child Registration […]
Historic places tell us the stories that brought Canada to life, teach us about our heritage in a way history class can’t, and can give us a sense of collective identity. On July 7, thousands of Canadians will join the national celebration during the second annual Canada Historic Places Day by visiting historic places around […]
Complement your museum experience with a drop-in visit to the heritage garden. Costumed interpreters will provide context on the harsh realities of early Canada subsistence farming and how the Billings became some of the most successful farmers in the area. As the season changes, we’ll explore different themes from planting and pest control to harvesting […]
Customize and finish building your very own vintage wooden serving tray (14"x24"). This workshop will be led by Sharon from Paint Parties Ottawa who will guide you step-by-step through creating this wonderful hand crafted home décor piece. Enjoy a guided tour of Fairfields Heritage House and learn more about the Bell family’s history as successful dairy farmers. […]
Join us Saturdays in July and August at the Heritage House Museum for live demonstrations of the use of our bake oven. Three different recipes will be featured throughout the summer: rhubarb scones, wood-fired pizza and mini beaver tails.
Travel back in time this summer and step into the shoes of a soldier from the 100th Regiment of Foot. Goulbourn Museum is partnering with the 100th Regiment of Foot to deliver Hands on History, an experience that allows visitors to load and fire a Brown Bess musket. “While musket demonstrations are fun to watch, […]
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 […]