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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.
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Tuesday, 06 September 2022 08:04
A Local Canvas: Paintings from the Bytown Museum Collection
Bytown Museum's Collections and Exhibitions Manager, Grant Vogl, gives a snapshot of the vast collection…
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Thursday, 12 May 2022 17:21
A Personal History of Laroque's Department Store
Robert Vineberg, son of one of Laroque's co-owners, shares his personal stories and the history…
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Tuesday, 05 April 2022 16:42
A Genteel Woman in Need: Emma Maud Lampman
Dianne Brydon tells us about the life of Emma Maud (Playter) Lampman: married young to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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