The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) has regular meetings and workshops at the Knox Presbyterian Church (Elgin at Lisgar) in person and online (Zoom registration required). Visitors are welcome.

Ontario Genealogical Society, Ottawa Branch, Summer Picnic

August 16 at the Ottawa Archives

The pandemic put a halt to many of our live events and our members seems to enjoy attending our presentations via Zoom. But for those of you who would like to get together to discuss genealogy or anything else, Ottawa Branch will be holding our First Annual Genealogy Picnic on Saturday 16 August from 11:30 to 2pm.

This will be held on the “back lawn” of the City of Ottawa Archives (100 Tallwood Ave), next to the parking lot. In case of inclement weather, we can move inside the building.

Our library on the third floor will also be open for those who want to research or browse.

Bring a light lunch, a drink AND a lawn chair as there are few tables available.

Invite any friends who are interested in genealogy.

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Remembering Sir Guy Carleton: Re-enactment of the Siege of Fort Saint-Jean

August 15 to 17 in Saint-Jean, Quebec

See history in action! Relive Canadian history and the role of Sir Guy Carleton at the upcoming re-enactment of the Siege of Fort St-Jean on the August 15-17 weekend. The re-enactment will take place at the Fort Saint-Jean Museum in Saint-Jean, Quebec (230 k due east of Ottawa).

Sir Guy Carleton was the commander of British forces in Canada. Read about his involvement in the Siege of Fort St. Jean on Wikipedia.

To learn more about this military action in our history, see the Facebook video, American Invasion of Canada (1775).

Do you have a Loyalist ancestor who took part? If any of your Loyalist ancestors participated in these battles (or others, especially if Sir Guy Carleton was involved), please contact us at the Branch email address with your information or any questions. With the American 250th next year, we would like to highlight their involvement.

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