Events

Come celebrate the soundtrack of the Bytown era. Join us in sharing the loggers’ songs of life in the shanties, the Irish canal workers’ ballads, love songs from the old country and songs of the English, Scottish and French. Featuring Maura Volante singer, researcher, and teacher. These songs are easy to learn—no previous musical experience required. All voices and ages…

Guest Speaker: Lawrence P. O’Brien, Author, Swallowing the Muskellunge Details Creating a work of historical fiction, drawn from the Ottawa-Gatineau area’s past, Lawrence O’Brien re-imagines the journey that might have been made here by the Ottawa Valley’s first Black settler, London Oxford, and his family. The resulting novel blends action, adventure… and ventures into the supernatural.…

'Tis the Season to Celebrate This holiday season please drop in at the OHS Offices for a "JINGLE MINGLE" Sunday - 29th of November - 2 to 5 PM An effortless way to celebrate with fellow members Enjoy Great Food, Wine & Cheer ********* P.S. We welcome you arriving with your favorite holiday treat to…

A fascinating look at the history of the world's only edible orchid. A history framed by the commodity chain, and culinary and cultural history. Join us for a presentation by award-winning author and University of Toronto history professor Eric Jennings. Monday, November 30 7:30 - 9:00 pm EST on Zoom Tickets on sale through Eventbrite…

Like history and old pictures? There will be 1000's of postcards, from the 1900s through the ‘chromes’ of modern times, offered for sale. Well organized in boxes filed by topic and geography, you're sure to find something of interest. We're celebrating our 50th Anniversary too! Hope you can join us!