Tag: Goulbourn Township Historical Society
Village Square Park maintains historical train theme in City’s updated concept plan
The historical theme of Village Square Park denotes Stittsville’s first heritage park as a tribute to the importance of the railway’s influence on Stittsville and its prosperity.
Losing our heritage one log at a time – this local log home has been repurposed
(The log home at 6760 Mansfield Road was moved in 2020 and repurposed. Photo: André Bergevin) Imagine the stories that our rural log homes and barns could tell. The labour…
Long time local resident heads up GTHS as Acting President
The Goulbourn Township Historical Society recently held their Annual General Meeting via Zoom and a new executive was elected. Roger Young, with long roots in the Goulbourn community has been named as the Acting President to replace Robert Halberstadt.
Playground equipment at Village Square Park to be renewed – some back history and city seeks your input
How did the playground and buildings come to be at Village Square Park in Stittsville? Nevada tickets were often sold for fundraising endeavours in Stittsville in the 90’s. The Goulbourn Township Historical Society had an initiative…
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day 2020 in Stittsville
The Stittsville Legion held their annual Remembrance Day ceremony with a diminished group in attendance, but the honour to our Veterans and thoughts of our Military families was ever-present.
Ghostly Tales of Goulbourn – a Halloween lecture from Goulbourn Museum
Former Stittsville resident, S. Bernard Shaw, brought to life the true tales of 17 ghost stories that took place in Goulbourn Township over the past 100 years. His book entitled, “Ghosts of Goulbourn” was published in 2004.
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…