Events Calendar

Upcoming Events Across Ontario
  • Historical Society of Ottawa (Virtual): The Secret Murder of Country Constable John Morrison

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    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...

  • Historical Society of Ottawa (Virtual): 2023 Annual General Meeting

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    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

  • Historical Society of Ottawa 125th Anniversary Celebration

    Beechwood Cemetery 80 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Help us celebrate our 125th anniversary! Speakers & Entertainment: Paul Weber Trio - Songs About Ottawa's History; Connie Gunn, The Women's Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa (WCHSO) : Beginnings & Legacy. Refreshments, Walking Tours, Door Prizes! Special Guests: Albert Dumont & James Powell. Tickets: $20/members & guests; $25/non-members. Advanced registration required. Tickets available via Eventbrite.

    $25
  • Historical Society of Ottawa: Gord Atkinson “Ottawa’s Oldest Teenager”

    Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Guest speaker: Peter Atkinson, Author, Gord Atkinson: "Ottawa's Oldest Teenager" A generation of teens anxiously tuned into CFRA every week to hear Peter's father spin the latest hits and introduce the young rock and roll fans to the hottest new musicians. Gord Atkinson helped launch the careers of performers like Rich Little, Paul Anka, and...

  • Historical Society of Ottawa: Phil Jenkins – The Arts in Ottawa: A Looking and Listening History

    Ottawa Public Library, Sunnyside Branch Bank Street 1049, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    In a three-part lecture series, Phil Jenkins, renowned historian, author, columnist, lecturer,musician & songwriter will explore the musical & visual arts and architectural movement throughout our city's past. TO ATTEND ALL THREE LECTURES, PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL THREE DATES.