Preserving and Promoting local history for the former Rideau Township
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Ottawan approaching Kars bridgePhelans school houseManotick mills c1870

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.

War of 1812 Symposium, Guelph Ontario,
February 25th

Attend to hear leading experts on the War of 1812 and the Regency Period share their insights, expertise and passions on this extremely important period of Canadian history. Web Site  www.livinghistoryconference.com

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Page reviewed or updated January 11, 2012
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Mailing Address

Rideau Township Historical Society
Box 56, North Gower
Ontario, K0A 2T0


Email: Secretary RTHS


Contact Officers

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Acknowledgement

The Society gratefully acknowledges the financial support, advice, and assistance of the City of Ottawa for our endeavours.

Rideau Branch, Ottawa Archives, North Gower

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.

Next Meeting: The RTHS Annual General Meeting and Annual Bring and Brag Session