Guest Speaker

Rick Henderson,  Author and fourth great-grandson of Philemon and Abigail Wright

Details

This March will mark the 225th anniversary of Philemon Wright's arrival and the first European settlement in the Ottawa Valley in 1800. Rick Henderson will paint a portrait of a man and his family whose legacy had a profound impact on the future of the capital and the nation.

Please note: this presentation will be conducted in French.

The full presentation is available on the HSO YouTube channel.