Calendar of Events

Bytown Museum Public Programs

Exhibitions:

SIX MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF

THE URBAN FOREST

January 24 - September 30, 2012

Curated by Carleton University professor Joanna Dean and graduate student Will Knight, the exhibit explores the contested place of trees in Ottawa's urban history. The exhibit explores early street tree planting, the 1920s campaign to "control" urban trees, the commemorative Centennial crab apple tree, the role of arborists in negotiating the conflicts between trees and the built environment, and the closing of Lovers Walk behind Parliament Hill.  

It will include such artefacts as the cross-section of a 150-year old bur oak, arborist tools, and digital maps showing changes in Ottawa’s tree canopy since the 1920s.

The exhibit runs from January 24-May 27, 2012 and is funded by the Network in Canadian History and Environment (NiCHE), a Jack Kimmell grant from the Canadian Tree Fund, and Carleton University.

Events:

Sunday May 6: FREE DAY AT THE MUSEUM

Saturday May 19 – Monday May 21: Victorian Ottawa Tours
Celebrate Victoria Day Weekend with a Victorian Ottawa tour of the Bytown Museum.

English tour at 1 pm and French tour at 2 pm.

Included with Admission.

Exhibitions:

SIX MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF

THE URBAN FOREST

January 24 - September 30, 2012

Curated by Carleton University professor Joanna Dean and graduate student Will Knight, the exhibit explores the contested place of trees in Ottawa's urban history. The exhibit explores early street tree planting, the 1920s campaign to "control" urban trees, the commemorative Centennial crab apple tree, the role of arborists in negotiating the conflicts between trees and the built environment, and the closing of Lovers Walk behind Parliament Hill.  

It will include such artefacts as the cross-section of a 150-year old bur oak, arborist tools, and digital maps showing changes in Ottawa’s tree canopy since the 1920s.

The exhibit runs from January 24-May 27, 2012 and is funded by the Network in Canadian History and Environment (NiCHE), a Jack Kimmell grant from the Canadian Tree Fund, and Carleton University.
 

Events:

Saturday and Sunday, June 2 & 3: Doors Open Ottawa
Explore Ottawa’s oldest stone building for Door Open Ottawa this year. At the Bytown Museum, join us for Guided Architectural visits throughout the day.
Free admission.
English tours at 12 am, 2 pm and 4 pm; French tours at 1 pm and 3 pm

Exhibitions:

SIX MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF

THE URBAN FOREST

January 24 - September 30, 2012

Curated by Carleton University professor Joanna Dean and graduate student Will Knight, the exhibit explores the contested place of trees in Ottawa's urban history. The exhibit explores early street tree planting, the 1920s campaign to "control" urban trees, the commemorative Centennial crab apple tree, the role of arborists in negotiating the conflicts between trees and the built environment, and the closing of Lovers Walk behind Parliament Hill.  

It will include such artefacts as the cross-section of a 150-year old bur oak, arborist tools, and digital maps showing changes in Ottawa’s tree canopy since the 1920s.

The exhibit runs from January 24-May 27, 2012 and is funded by the Network in Canadian History and Environment (NiCHE), a Jack Kimmell grant from the Canadian Tree Fund, and Carleton University.
 

Events:

Canada Day:
Enjoy a free exhibition about Ottawa’s history and the building of the Rideau Canal on the ground floor. Regular admission applies for temporary and permanent exhibitions on the upper floors.
10 am to 4 pm

Sunday, July 8: Guest Curator’s Talk
Carleton University PhD candidate and Co-Curator of Six Moments in the History of an Urban Forest, Will Knight will give a talk in the exhibition.
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Free admission to the talk

July 4 to 14: Obviously, a Theatre Company presents A Walk with Mr. McGee in partnership with the Bytown Museum.
 
A Walk With Mr. McGee a new Canadian play by Talish Zafar

Directed by Dillon Orr, featuring a cast and crew of emerging Ottawan artists

A Walk With Mr. McGee stages the tragic story of our prophetic founding father Thomas D'Arcy McGee. McGee in the last moments of his life meets three mysterious ladies who take him back to relive the great moments that would change the path of his life and that of the country he so loved.

Show times: Wednesday to Saturday at 8 pm.

For more information, visit http://www.obviouslyatc.com/index.html or contact obviouslyATC@gmail.com

July 19 - August 30: Ottawa StoryTellers are back
After a huge success last summer, we are delighted to be working with the Ottawa StoryTellers for our Free Thursday evening programming. Join us for stories of Ottawa’s past every Thursday evening between July 17 and August 30 beginning at 7pm.

Exhibitions:

SIX MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF

THE URBAN FOREST

January 24 - September 30, 2012

Curated by Carleton University professor Joanna Dean and graduate student Will Knight, the exhibit explores the contested place of trees in Ottawa's urban history. The exhibit explores early street tree planting, the 1920s campaign to "control" urban trees, the commemorative Centennial crab apple tree, the role of arborists in negotiating the conflicts between trees and the built environment, and the closing of Lovers Walk behind Parliament Hill.  

It will include such artefacts as the cross-section of a 150-year old bur oak, arborist tools, and digital maps showing changes in Ottawa’s tree canopy since the 1920s.

The exhibit runs from January 24-May 27, 2012 and is funded by the Network in Canadian History and Environment (NiCHE), a Jack Kimmell grant from the Canadian Tree Fund, and Carleton University.
 

Events:

August 3 to 6, 2012: Rideau Canal Festival:
Join the fun as the Rideau Canal Festival celebrates the 180th Anniversary of Ottawa's UNESCO World Heritage Site. August 3 to 6, 2012. For more information visit www.rideaucanalfestival.ca.

Monday, August 6, 2012: Col. By Day
Celebrate Colonel By Day, family-friendly festival which commemorates Lt-Colonel John By and the builders of the Rideau Canal! This free, fun-filled day boasts live music, dancing, heritage demonstrators, costumed characters, and games, crafts, and face painting for the kids!

Presented by the Council of Heritage Organizations in Ottawa (CHOO/COPO) in partnership with the Bytown Museum, 11:00AM to 4:00PM on the grounds of the Bytown Museum.

Sunday, August 26, 2012:
Join Arborist Bill Gardiner and Guest Curator Joanna Dean for a tour through Urban Forest at 2 pm. Free admission to tour.

Exhibitions:

SIX MOMENTS IN THE HISTORY OF

THE URBAN FOREST

January 24 - September 30, 2012

Curated by Carleton University professor Joanna Dean and graduate student Will Knight, the exhibit explores the contested place of trees in Ottawa's urban history. The exhibit explores early street tree planting, the 1920s campaign to "control" urban trees, the commemorative Centennial crab apple tree, the role of arborists in negotiating the conflicts between trees and the built environment, and the closing of Lovers Walk behind Parliament Hill.  

It will include such artefacts as the cross-section of a 150-year old bur oak, arborist tools, and digital maps showing changes in Ottawa’s tree canopy since the 1920s.

The exhibit runs from January 24-May 27, 2012 and is funded by the Network in Canadian History and Environment (NiCHE), a Jack Kimmell grant from the Canadian Tree Fund, and Carleton University.
 

Events:

Thursday, September 20: Ottawa’s Urban Forest, a Panel Discussion
Mark your Calendars! We’ll be hosting a panel discussion examining the history and themes from our special exhibition, Urban Forest.

7 pm

Free admission

Saturday September 29 and Sunday September 30: Culture Days
Mark your calendars, we’ll be participating in Culture Days again and we’ll have a hands-on activity sure to explore history from a whole new perspective.