Bonnie Sitter - Farmerettes She is the co-author of a number of books, including one on Farmerettes (which is the topic she will be speaking to us on). Apparently one of our members is quoted in the book, June Hitchcox as she was a Farmerette. It should also be noted that our virtual OHS Speakers...
Rick Barrett: History of the OFD Rick Barrett is a retired Captain with the Oakville Fire Department. His career ran from April 1976 until retirement in May 2004. Rick spent his career working at the different stations situated throughout Oakville, finishing as Captain on Ladder 232. For one year, Rick was the first Public...
Join by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3614629408?pwd=dnp2a0R3TGEySXgzVmdpR0NRendIQT09 Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 7:20 pm. – 9:00 pm. Between 1869 and 1932, over 100,000 children were sent from Britain to Canada through assisted juvenile emigration. These migrants are called “home children” because most went from an emigration agency's home for children in Britain to its Canadian receiving home. The children...
Alan Norton, while not a genealogy expert, has extensively researched, over the last 50 years, multiple branches of his family's history. Not only will he share some of the fascinating stories and pictures he uncovered about his family tree, but he will also share some of his learnings for those of you who might also...
We are pleased to invite you to our annual OHS publications sale. Books, Maps, Prints, and Playing Cards available! Cash, cheque or credit/debit cards accepted
