Category: Heritage
Guardian Angels Catholic School celebrates 25 years
When Mary Curry served as a trustee for what is now the Ottawa Catholic School Board, from 1987 to 2000, she ensured that Catholic schools would be part of our community.
Goulbourn Museum launches their digital collections at Doors Open
Sarah Holla, the Collections Registrar, at the Museum, has worked tirelessly, to not only gain funding, but to ensure that each in-house piece of history is included in the Digital History Centre…
It’s summer at the Goulbourn Museum with new hours and upcoming events
We’re excited to share a major milestone at the Goulbourn Museum — our collections are now online! Join us during Doors Open Ottawa as we officially launch two new digital resources…
Uncover Local Stories at the Goulbourn Museum – A Digital Launch!
The Doors Open Ottawa event is a unique opportunity to get a behind-the-door look at the many iconic buildings in Ottawa. This event offers Ottawa residents a ‘free’ peek at…
VE Day celebrations and past stories shared from the President of the Stittsville Legion
May 8, 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allied forces, effectively ending World War II in Europe. This…
City is accepting Spring nominations for commemorative naming proposals
The City of Ottawa is now accepting spring nominations for the commemorative naming of municipal assets. This is your chance to honour the people, histories, and legacies that have shaped Ottawa’s community.
Goulbourn Museum holds annual general meeting and appreciation evening
There was a large number of people in attendance who all had a common theme – they love local history. Prior to the meeting start, guests enjoyed a mix and mingle…
Stittsville Main Street comes alive for Jane’s Walk 2025
(Councillor Glen Gower speaks with the participants at the May 3, 2025 Jane’s Walk that took place in Stittsville. Photos: Stittsville Central) On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, another successful Jane’s…
Explore the evolution of Main Street on Stittsville’s 2025 Jane’s Walk
Delve deeper into the history of Stittsville Main Street and the surrounding community during the Jane’s Walk event on May 3rd, 2025.
April news and events at the Goulbourn Museum
We’re excited to invite you to our Easter Spring Adventure on Saturday, April 19. The museum will be closed for most of the Easter weekend, but don’t miss out…
Fernbank Road fire at Flewellyn-Jones heritage home leaves family displaced
In January 2016, the well-known Flewellyn-Jones house was given heritage designation. The Flewellyn family who constructed the home in 1886, were known by many as community leaders…
Goulbourn Township Historical Society honours Irish ancestors
On March 15, the Goulbourn Township Historical Society hosted an enlightening event exploring the experiences of Irish settlers who arrived in the area over 200 years ago.
March news and events at the Goulbourn Museum
Next week is March Break (where did the time go?) and we’ve got an exciting lineup of daily drop in activities planned. We’re also excited to introduce the Calm & Curious…
Women of Influence celebrated by local historians and GTHS at Stittsville Library
On February 15th the Goulbourn Township Historical Society (GTHS) celebrated the women who have influenced and contributed to the communities in our area from the 1800s to present times.
Celebrating our Canadian Flag for 60 years – Stepping back to a winter’s night in 1964
The momentous occasion to sew the flag had taken place on November 6, 1964 when Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson requested that three original flag designs (which Mrs. O’Malley helped to prepare) be completed and sent to him at Harrington Lake…