Preserving and Promoting local history for the former Rideau
Township
The Rideau Township Historical Society
Upcoming Events
Dont forget the Dickinson House is open weekends until December 8. There is one event still to go.
November 30-December 1: Heritage ChristmasCrafts:
December 7 and 8 will be the last
weekend of the
2013 season at the Dickinson House. That will be
on the Manotick’s Old-Fashioned Christmas weekend.
The November meeting will feature a number of RTHS speakers describing the Rideau Branch of the City of Ottawa's project to remember soldiers from the area who lost their llives in the first world war.See the "next meeting" link above for more ilnformation.
Dave Bartlett's book on heritage buildings in North Gower and the area is available online. Click here to visit the site.
Click here for more on RTHS history and interests.
Click here for links to popular sites such as other archives, historical societies, museums, and source of genealogical information.
Happening Now - What's New?
Quick link to last newsletter:
click here
to view last newsletter
Quick link to September
presentation:
click here for the write up.
Quick link to the
Dickinson
House Website
Mailing Address
Rideau Township Historical Society
Box 56, North Gower
Ontario, K0A 2T0
Email: Secretary RTHS
Acknowledgement
The Society gratefully acknowledges the financial support, advice, and assistance of the City of Ottawa for our endeavours.
Why Not Join the RTHS?
Attend the meetings and enjoy the presentations, meet other people interested in local history, find fascinating projects to volunteer for, get assistance and advice with genealogical and historical research, and learn more about local history.
Meetings are held monthly (except for July and August) at various locations in the former Rideau Township including Manotick, Kars, North Gower, and Carsonby. We also do excursions to historical points of interest.
Yearly membership costs are $10 for a single & $15 for a family.
To join contact the Membership Director.
