Running out of landfill space? Why not dump it in the river! The 1950s and 1960s was an era of all-important progress and little concern for "environmental assessments". Learn about the decision-making process that led to much of the Ottawa River shoreline from Mechanicsville through LeBreton Flats being built from our garbage. Learn about this...
The speaker for Black History Month is Peter Meyler, co-author of A Stolen Life: Searching for Richard Pierpoint. He will recount the story of Richard Pierpoint, a slave, and veteran of the American Revolution and the War of 1812 who established himself in the Fergus area with land in Garafraxa Township after the War of...
Dave Tulloch looks back at how people from the Caribbean have made Ottawa their home over the past seven decades, making the transition from sandy beaches to some of the coldest winters in the world, and coming together to form one of the city's most vital and vibrant communities. This speaker series presentation will take...
The Weston Historical Society invites you to attend our next meeting Wednesday February 7th 2024 at 7:30pm with Guest Speaker: Chris Higgins. His presentation topic is: “Riverstoryz: Conversations on the Humber River.” Please join us for what promises to be an interesting and informative evening. Join us at Central King Seniors’ Residence, 15 King Street,...
Presented by Richard David Feltoe February 12, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. After over 200 years, the War of 1812-1815 may seem a distant memory. However, it is still possible to visit many of these significant historic sites and event locations across Ontario (Upper Canada). Feltoe will lead a virtual tour of some of these historic...
