Guest Speakers: Elisabeth Arnold, Ottawa City Councillor, Somerset Ward, 1994-2003 | Dave Mullington, Author "Charlotte: The Last Suffragette" and "Chain of Office: Biographical Sketches of the Early Mayors of Ottawa (1847-1948)" Marion Dewar or Charlotte Whitton? Which one was Ottawa's most remarkable mayor? Join us as our two esteemed speakers each defend their chosen candidate...
When the Arts Canada Institute wanted to commission a series of new books about the history of art and artists across Canada, it began by approaching Jim Burant to write a book about the art and artists of Ottawa. The comprehensive book that resulted from Jim's work is a spectacular illustrated tour of Ottawa's surprising...
Guest speaker: Nancy Pyper, Past President, May Court Club of Ottawa On the eve of May Day 1898, Lady Aberdeen summoned together the daughters of Ottawa’s “finest families” and challenged these young women to make it their mission to help others – to carry their talents and concern forth into the world under the banner...
Guest Speakers: Ivan Tanner & Gerard Boyer of the Cumberland Township Historical Society Ivan and Gerard will highlight the stories from Cumberland Township's Past including the secret murder of County Constable John Morrison. This speaker series presentation will take place on Zoom. Registration: tinyurl.com/HSO-31-May-2023 All are welcome to attend without charge. Joint presentation of the Historical Society of Ottawa and the Cumberland...
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The Historical Society of Ottawa will be held via Zoom. It's a chance to review the past year and plan for the future of the organization. Members and guests are welcome to attend. Registration: tinyurl.com/HSO-7-Jun-2023
