Every year, this bilingual history fair provides opportunities for students from grades 4 to 10 in the Ottawa region to increase their awareness and understanding of Canadian heritage. This year, the event takes place in the Grand Hall of the Canadian Museum of History, where more than 200 students will present creative and innovative projects that […]
A talk by Betsey Baldwin, as part of the Historical Society of Ottawa 2018-2019 program.
This year’s symposium is entitled Heritage Intersections: People and Placemaking and is presented by graduate students of the School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies’ Heritage Conservation program as well as the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism's Graduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation and Masters of Architecture. The Symposium will take place on April 27th, 2019 at […]
Are you interested in family history? Curious about the history of Ottawa? Drop in to: Enjoy genealogy and local history presentations Visit displays from local museums, historical and genealogy societies Bring your questions for consultation with genealogy specialists in the Resource Room Presentations: 10:00 a.m.: Research in Archives, Libraries, Historical Societies - Library and Archves Canada, BIFHSGO, […]
England 1696: counterfeiting is rampant, the economy is in crisis and Sir Isaac Newton has been appointed Warden of the Royal Mint. Visit us at 2:00 pm for a thrilling talk about Newton’s single-minded pursuit of master counterfeiter and scammer William Chaloner. Presented by the Ottawa Numismatic Society and the Ottawa Baroque Consort. FREE ADMISSION
This year’s symposium is entitled Heritage Intersections: People and Placemaking and is presented by graduate students of the School of Indigenous and Canadian Studies’ Heritage Conservation program as well as the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism's Graduate Diploma in Architectural Conservation and Masters of Architecture. The Herb Stovel Memorial Lecture will be given by Jill […]
46th Annual event sponsored by the Bytown Antique & Bottle Club. The Show features a wide variety of items for sale from Bytown Antique & Bottle Club members and dealers. There are usually about thirty dealers, with approximately fifty sales tables. Bottles, stoneware, redware, crocks and related “smalls” are prominent due to the original history […]
Fairfields Heritage House is celebrating World Pinhole Photography Day. Learn how to construct your very own pinhole camera, load the film, and develop your photos in a dark room. Local photographer Charles Frost will guide you through the process of building your camera, setting up the perfect shot, and developing your photos. This workshop is […]