On its own or to compliment a tour, this program focuses on the military origins of Ottawa. Through hands-on activities, students will explore the life of a soldier in Canada during the turbulent nineteenth century. Can’t make it to the Bytown Museum? No problem. Leftenant Henry Pooley will march a member of the Bytown garrison to you. Bytown Garrison has been adapted for outreach.

The construction of the Rideau Canal and the founding of Bytown(Ottawa) would come about as a direct result of the American invasion and Canada’s future capital would grow and flourish under the watchful eye of its British garrison. Experience many aspects of life as a soldier in early 19th century British North America and decide if you could’ve marched to the defence of Canada in 1812…

Activities Include:

• Soldiers Food: Sample soldiers rations. Learn what they enjoyed fresh from their garden.

• Soldiers Medicine: Undergo a 19th century medical examination and treatment.

• Soldiers Uniforms and Equipment: Learn the significance of the uniform and try it on for size. Inspect soldier’s equipment.

• Soldiers Place: Explore a heritage building from the Bytown Military Establishment and discover its important role as bastion, storehouse and treasury. Play a soldiers game.

Curriculum Links:

Grade 7: History: British North America, Conflict and Change
Grade 8: History: Confederation, Canada: A Changing Society
Geography: Patterns In Human Geography, Economic Systems, Migration

Time: 90 minutes
Cost: $3.50/student
Group Size: Due to space limitations at the Bytown Museum, we can only accommodate up to 20 people at a time for the Bytown Garrison program. However, this program is also suited for outreach to the classroom. The Museum will bring all materials necessary.

THAT'S OLD SCHOOL: STUDY AND PLAY OF OTTAWA'S YOUNG VICTORIANS

Through hands-on activities, students will experience aspects of childhood during the early days of Ottawa. The program is lead by one of three teachers from the Bytown era: Mr. James Maloney, Miss Sarah Napps or Father Tabaret. They focus on the three Rs: Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic.

Experience education in the old school: no internet, no spell check, no mercy. "Spare the rod, spoil the child" is an old proverb that was highly regarded in those days. While we shall spare the rod, we shall endeavour to give students an appreciation for advances made in educational technology and philosophy by showing them how it used to be. And at the end of it all there will be time to play. Batteries not included or required.

Activities Include:

• Writing with chalk and slate: A lot cheaper than costly paper. Keep your letters neat and clean and try not to squeak too much as you write.

• Coits: It's recess and time to prove your skill with this fun rope toss team game.

• Old fashioned toys: Finally school is over and the chores are done. A chance for some good old fashioned amusement, old fashioned being the operative phrase.

Curriculum Links:

Grade 3: Social Studies: Early Settlements in Upper Canada
Grade 6: Social Studies: Canada’s Links to the World
Grade 7: History: British North America, Conflict and Change
Grade 8: History: Confederation, Canada: A Changing Society
Geography: Patterns In Human Geography, Economic Systems, Migration

Time: 90 minutes
Cost: $3.50/student
Group Size: Due to space limitations at the Bytown Museum, we can only accommodate up to 20 people at a time for the program. However, this program is also suited for outreach to the classroom. The Museum will bring all materials necessary.

SURVIVOR BYTOWN

Activities Include:

Quill Pen Writing: Try writing by hand. No spell check in the good old days.
Butter Making: Explore pioneer food at the Museum, including our heritage garden and butter making.
Pioneer Clothing: Forget Marks Work Warehouse, you’re making your own clothes.
Pioneer Games: Life without Zedbox and Playplatform! Old fashioned amusements.

Curriculum Links:

Grade 3: Social Studies: Early Settlements in Upper Canada
Grade 6: Social Studies: Canada’s Links to the World
Grade 7: History: British North America, Conflict and Change
Grade 8: History: Confederation, Canada: A Changing Society
Geography: Patterns In Human Geography, Economic Systems, Migration

Time: 90 minutes
Cost: $3.50/student
Group Size: Due to space limitations at the Bytown Museum, we can only accommodate up to 20 people at a time for the Bytown Garrison program. However, this program is also suited for outreach to the classroom. The Museum will bring all materials necessary.