HERITAGE OTTAWA

Heritage Ottawa's 2014-2015 lecture series concluded on a high note last week with a tremendous presentation by local historian Martha Edmond. Her illustrated talk entitled "City Water, Country Air: Rockcliffe Park at 150" presented the history of the Village of Rockcliffe from 1864 along with the role played by T.C. Keefer in the Village's development. The influence of Frederick Law Olmstead, noted American landscape architect, on the Village's park-like design and development was also highlighted. The well attended event was held at the Rockcliffe Park Recreation Centre and was followed by an informal gathering.

The presentation capped one of our most diverse lecture seasons ever, with topics ranging from Gothic architecture and Modernism to restoration projects, landscapes and even portraiture. Thanks to all of the presenters, volunteers and attendees for making our 2014-2015 lecture series a resounding success.

The entire 2014-2015 schedule can be viewed on our website by clicking here. 

Our next Heritage Ottawa lecture series will launch in September. Look for full details of the 2015-2016 lecture series in the EVENTS section of our website this August. 

In the meantime, Heritage Ottawa's 2015 walking tour season is already off to a flying start! Check the walking tour listings here and plan on joining us for an enjoyable Sunday afternoon.