Historical Society of Ottawa - Speaker Series Guest Speaker: Sister Louise Charbonneau, Sisters of Charity (Grey Nuns) of Ottawa Within three months of their arrival in rough & tumble 1845 Bytown, young Elisabeth Bruyere and her small band of Grey Nuns had set up a school, hospital, orphanage and home for the aged. Within two […]
Heritage Demonstrations Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm February 1 to March 28 Cost: by donation Join us at the museum each Saturday for a mini-demonstration highlighting a different heritage-inspired skill or activity. Explore the exhibition and see history come to life before your eyes! March 14 – Slime! The popular show You Can’t […]
March Break Activities at the Bank of Canada Museum Open Mondays for March breaks in Ontario (MARCH 16) and Quebec (MARCH 2). March 14–15 (11:00 to 16:00) Talk to a Bank of Canada Currency Expert An expert from the Bank’s Currency team will be on hand to show you some real-life modern counterfeit notes and […]
Preschool Playdates Friday, February 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 10 am to 11 am Ages: 3 to 5 Cost: $6.65 per child Enjoy heritage-inspired playtime with your preschooler. Discover local history through hands-on activities with a different theme each week. Parents are encouraged to bring a light lunch or snack (nut free) as the […]
A winter workshop - learn the techniques behind the Heritage Habitats exhibit! Since the beginning of the year, visitors have enjoyed the tantalizing Heritage Habitats exhibit at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) in Almonte. Delicate kites, posters, handkerchiefs and fabric held transferred images on their surfaces – an interplay of personal history and artistic expression. […]