Tag: Goulbourn Township Historical Society
A few fun events happening in Stittsville this weekend
Where did September go – seems like it just flew by with so much to do and so many events to take in. Here is a bit of a wrap-up…
Well-known and beloved Stittsville resident Elroy McCooeye passes away
What words describe a man like Elroy McCooeye – humble; heroic; ingenious; slyly witty; proud husband, father and grandfather; a dear friend to many – come to mind. ‘Roy’ as most…
Stittsville’s Haunted Heritage Tours returns for another season of haunting
(All photos and graphics provided by StittsvilleCentral.ca) Friday, September 13 marks the inaugural evening of a new season of Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours. Like last year’s, the new season is…
What’s up this May 24 weekend
The Bryanston Gate Community Association garage sale is on Sunday, May 26th starting at 8:00 a.m. This Stittsville neighbourhood is located around Johnwoods and Alon Streets and those streets in between.…
LOST STITTSVILLE – Seven years to pay off a debt
As I waited for the May 4th Jane’s Walk to begin at Stittsville’s Village Square Park, it brought to memory a bit of history on the park. I thought I’d do some…
SLIDESHOWS: Family Day 2019 wrap-up
Saturday, February 16 – The Goulbourn Township Historical Society Heritage Day celebration at the Stittsville Library Monday, February 18 – Pierre Poilievre, M.P., Free Breakfast and Skate held…
Family Day weekend offers lots of fun in Stittsville
What have you planned to take in this Family Day weekend? There is so much going on in our neck of the woods, here are some ideas guaranteed to make…
Jackson Stitt’s descendants preserve heritage through barn restorations
(Photo: Great Lakes Barn Restoration web site) In follow-up to our story about the Bradley-Craig barn and Darby Ace’s related thesis, Patricia Barlosky of the Goulbourn Township Historical Society (GTHS)…
Cold, blustery day doesn’t halt historical society annual general meeting
It was a cold day on Saturday, January 19th, but at least it was not snowing, and it certainly did not deter a good turnout from attending the Annual General…