Working to preserve Ottawa's past
for future generations.
Since September 2020, the Historical Society of Ottawa has presented a virtual speakers series using Zoom. A full recording of those presentations is available on the HSO YouTube channel and shown here as well.
The Historical Society of Ottawa does not necessarily subscribe to views expressed in these videos, nor take any responsibility for their content.
Saturday, 19 March 2022 19:59
The Barber Family: Our Proud Place in Ottawa's History
Born into slavery in Kentucky, Paul Barber, was one of Ottawa’s earliest Black permanent residents…
Tagged under
Friday, 04 March 2022 07:46
We are the Children
Award-winning educator, activist, and community leader June Girvan discusses the importance of understanding and reconciliation—and…
Tagged under
Friday, 04 February 2022 15:06
Sports Vignettes from Old Ottawa
HSO director James Powell provides a colourful play-by-play of sporting pastimes from Ottawa's early days…
Tuesday, 30 November 2021 09:07
Upheaval across Canada's Landscape of Commemoration
Follow this HSO presentation by Randy Boswell, Carleton University professor and journalist, as he investigates…
Tagged under
Thursday, 18 November 2021 13:43
Mapping the Ottawa Valley's Ancient Indigenous Trails
Dr. Peter Stockdale, founder of Kichi Sibi Trails, explores Indigenous trails of Ottawa-Gatineau, eastern Ontario,…
Tagged under
Monday, 08 November 2021 07:59
Grandpa Jack - British Home Child
In this presentation HSO director Emma Kent shares stories from her grandfather's memoirs to explore…
Tagged under
Page 4 of 9
Quick Links
About
Supporting Partners
