Category: Museums
Stittsville’s Canada Day 2022 promises to be one huge family party
Live, local entertainment, a teeming Family Fun Zone, and spectacular fireworks will be the three main pillars behind 2022’s Canada Day in Stittsville.
Park officially named for dedicated Stittsville resident Lee Boltwood
In 1965, Lee and Paul Boltwood were married. One year later in 1966, Lee and Paul left their beloved home province of British Columbia to set off in a new direction and their new venture in life.
Doors Open Ottawa celebrates 20th Anniversary – features many local venues
During the first full weekend in June, Doors Open Ottawa will be celebrating its 20th anniversary, and residents and visitors are cordially invited to join in as the doors are re-opened to some of the city’s most beautiful buildings.
Volunteers needed for Goulbourn Museum site clean up Saturday, June 11th
Goulbourn Museum is thrilled to be participating in the GLAD Cleaning the Capital initiative for the first time since 2019.
Goulbourn Museum celebrates spring with inaugural speaker series presentation
Goulbourn Museum is kicking off its 2022 Speaker Series on Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 pm with “The Kitchen Garden: How and What to Grow” with Dr. Russ Thomas…
The Goulbourn Museum staff want to hear your ideas for summer events and in-person programs
The Goulbourn Museum is excited to be returning to some in-person programming and events this summer and are looking for the community’s input…
What’s new at the Library
This week at the Library, where applicable, reduced hours are still in effect, but now there is some limited seating available at the branches.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This past week has been a week like no other in our capital city. Councillor Gower shares his thoughts on the events and asks residents to support the affected businesses and restaurants…
Goulbourn Museum is hiring for the summer
The Goulbourn Museum is currently seeking three post-secondary students to fill summer positions…
Open Letter: In Memory of John Curry
I am writing this letter today on behalf of myself and my colleagues at the Stittsville Business Association. I also think that much of what is shared in this letter will resonate with many others in our community as well.
Goulbourn Museum to receive Heritage Day proclamation for 2022
Heritage Day is a chance to recognize the contributions of the many dedicated staff and volunteers at the Goulbourn Museum promoting heritage conservation and educating the public about the history of the former Goulbourn Township and the towns within its borders.
Ontario is re-opening gradually starting January 31, 2022
As the health care indictors are beginning to show some signs of improvement, the first date for the gradual re-opening plan is January 31, 2022 with restaurants, gyms and sporting events.
Poppies of Goulbourn exhibit returns to Goulbourn Museum
Look for the poppies to appear on the Goulbourn Museum building at the end of October. They will remain on display until November 12th.
October is appreciation month at Goulbourn Museum
Every year, the Goulbourn Museum staff host an Evening of Appreciation to thank all their contributors for all they do. The past year-and-a-half has posed many obstacles for the museum…
Celebrate the art of hand-written correspondence – pick-up your postcard from Goulbourn Museum
To mark the upcoming launch of the “With Love to All” digital exhibition, the Goulbourn Museum is celebrating the art of hand-written correspondence…