The Historical Society of Ottawa’s Evening Speakers’ Series will begin in Fall 2019. These presentations will be held at 7:00 pm, on a Wednesday, unless otherwise stated, in the auditorium of the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Light refreshments will be served in the auditorium lobby starting at 6.30pm.   October 9: […]

  Dr Wendy Sims-Schouten will provide an overview of practices and conditions of children cared for by the Waifs and Strays Society in the UK from its inception in 1881 till 1920, as well as providing examples of children who were sent to Canada during this time. Wendy will specifically focus on correspondence, interventions and […]

Come to the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum this Thanksgiving weekend to celebrate the harvest! At this time of year, many Canadian farms are harvesting the food crops that will sustain us throughout the year. Come see some of our farm machinery on display — and watch a baler in action! Meet the museum’s turkeys […]

  A pivotal moment in Sandra Adams’ family history research came when she discovered that one branch of her family tree joined  the Quaker movement in England at the time of its inception. As the fervent evangelical Quaker faith of the 1650’s evolved into a quieter but uncompromising Quaker faith over the next 100 years, […]

The Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario welcomes you aboard for the Museum's annual closing weekend Thanksgiving train rides. This family friendly event will host talented musician Ken Ramsden alongside our family friendly train rides and activities. Please join us as we celebrate our railroading heritage and the beautiful Canadian harvest season. For details call: 613-283-5696. […]

Walking Tours of Historic Wakefield - Discover the heritage buildings of Wakefield and learn about the people who built them. Saturdays at 2 p.m. 8$ per person REGISTER at http://www.fairbairn.ca/tours-excursions/wakefield

In the postwar building boom leading up to Canada's Centennial, grand heroic ideals of civic welfare and cultural identity were translated into new visions for Ottawa. The strong character of brutalist architecture embodied renewed hope, stability, and humanity. Ironically, today many tend to misread these buildings as imposing and inhuman “eyesores.” The tour will explore […]

Jean Yves Pelletier will lead the walking tour along Montreal road in relation to the heritage in general as well as immigrant heritage. 2pm to 4pm. Start: PJC Jean Coutu, 262 Montreal Rd, Vanier; Finish : Notre-Dame Cemetery. Départ : PJC Jean Coutu, 262 Ch. Montréal ,Vanier Arrivée : Cimetière Notre-Dame