En commençant par les anciens habitants autochtones de la vallée de l'Outaouais et les premières sociétés d'histoire naturelle de Bytown, Randy Boswell explore notre relation en évolution avec la faune avec laquelle nous partageons cette planète.
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: François […]
Join researcher and genealogist Gloria Tubman for her presentation on British Home Children and the techniques and resources used to unravel the life of Scottish home children, including brothers Archibald and George Clark. On April 14, 1908, 14-year old George Clark and his 11-year-old brother Archibald, both from Orphan Homes of Scotland, founded by William […]
Unless otherwise stated, starting in September 2019, daytime meetings will be held at 1:00 pm on the last Wednesday of the month (except June, July, August, and December) in the auditorium of the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe Street. Light refreshments will be served in the auditorium lobby starting at […]
Learn all about Ottawa's top secret EXAMINATION UNIT, the World War II code-breaking unit hidden away right here in our city's own Sandy Hill neighbourhood. Guest Speaker: DIANA PEPALL Free admission; donations welcome. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Join us for this exciting inaugural presentation of the Historical Society of Ottawa's monthly Speaker Series ...now […]