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

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.

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...