Join author and historian Channon Oyeniran as she shares the story of the Black men who worked as sleeping car porters on Canadian railway routes. This presentation will also explore some of the established Black communities in which many of these men lived and came from, as well as explore the experiences many Black men had...
Guest Speaker: Ryan Stevens, Author “Barbara Ann Scott: Queen of the Ice” Details Ottawa's remarkable Olympic figure-skating champion, Barbara Ann Scott, captured the hearts of a 1940s post-war nation – the charming young heroine's inspiration coming at just the right time as two long, weary decades of depression and war finally drew to a close. Join...
In November 2025, King Charles III celebrated his 77th birthday by driving a tram-train in Wales while opening a new rail depot. The reign of King Charles III, however, has also seen the decommissioning of the royal train in the United Kingdom. Join Dr. Carolyn Harris as will discuss the changing role of trains in...
Join us via Zoom at 1:30 pm for an enlightening session with Leisa Purdon Bell, Curator of the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum. She will explore the fascinating history of the residents at 11 Old Slys Road. A Glimpse into the Past - Built by Joshua Bates from 1860 to 1863, the Heritage House has...
The Oakville Historical Society is pleased to announce the speaker for our next "Speaker Night", Ms. Glad Bryce, on Wednesday, November 19111, 2025. This will be held via ZOOM at 7:30 pm - so no travelling on a cold evening required! Ms. Bryce is extremely accomplished, authoring many books, teaching at the high school, college...
