Tag: Goulbourn Township Historical Society
150 years ago on August 17 old Stittsville was swept up in The Great Fire of Carleton County
The Carleton County Fire of August, 1870, devastated much of what was then Carleton County, including the village of Stittsville, and even threatened Ottawa for a time. The fire broke…
Respected Stittsville resident David Fairbrother passes away
Stittsville has lost another long-time resident, former business owner and dedicated community volunteer. David Fairbrother passed away on July 25th. He was a humble man, known for his kindness, generosity,…
Heritage Day display brought antique tools aplenty to Historical Society celebration
(Fran McCarthy, GTHS member discusses a folding carpenter ruler with attendees at the Heritage Day celebration on February 15, 2020. Photo: Phil Sweetnam) The Goulbourn Township Historical Society celebrated Heritage…
Working tools of our ancestors – a historical display for Heritage Month
(A steam tractor, circa 1900, from the Kenny farm (Blondehead) located at Concession 9, Lot 27 in the former Goulbourn Township. The Kenny brothers, Clifford, John and William and William’s wife…
PHOTOS: Stittsville remembers our veterans
Remembrance Day brought many together to remember Stittsville’s Veterans – those still with us and those who have fallen before us far too soon. As seems to be the norm,…
9runrun, a doggie walk-a-thon and history – a few events for this weekend and important events beyond
With the weekend weather prediction bringing us sunny autumnal weather, it should be perfect to get out to support and take part in the many events being held across Stittsville.…
From 1820 to present: timely historical presentation on the electoral Carleton district – Goulbourn Township Historical Society
(L to R, Colonel George Thew Burke – aka Shaun Peppy and the Duke of Richmond – aka Robin Derrick) Shaun Peppy, Richmond resident and Vice-President of the Goulbourn Township…
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)…