Fall hours begin at the museums |
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Takeaway Tea has been extended! |
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Our popular Takeaway Tea
boxes at Billings Estate National Historic Site will now be offered on
Saturdays and Sundays through Sunday, September 27. Each Takeaway Tea
box serves one and includes finger sandwiches, a scone with jam, and
either fruit or a baked dessert. Tea, coffee, or lemonade is also
available to go. Call 613-580-2088 ext.
35258 to place your order.
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Guided cemetery tours return this fall |
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Experience
a unique historical tour of one of Ottawa’s oldest cemeteries at dusk.
This 1-hour guided exploration of the grounds at Billings Estate reveals
true tales of death, burial, and hardship in 19th century Ottawa. Registration is required. Recommended for ages 16+.
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Family-friendly activities with a historical twist |
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On Saturdays and Sundays at Billings Estate,
you can pick up a farm chore activity kit and work together to lend
Braddish and Lamira Billings a hand while they are at market.
Heritage
activities and demonstrations continue this month on Saturdays and
Sundays at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. The schedule changes each
week so be sure to check out the museum’s Facebook
page for updates. Coming up in September: carpentry demonstrations,
printing demonstrations, paper crafts, heritage games, and more!
At Fairfields Heritage House,
play a game of croquet or test your skills at animal tracking. Each
day, from Friday through Sunday, there will also be a bonus activity
inspired by the natural and social history of the community.
Last but not least, if you’re enjoying a self-guided tour of the museum at Pinhey’s Point Historic Site,
don’t forget to ask about the scavenger hunt to continue the fun
outside on the beautiful grounds. (Tip: Pinhey’s Point is especially
scenic in the fall with clear views of the foliage and the Gatineau
Hills across the river).
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One day only! Live History at Billings Estate |
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Save the date. Live History
will return to Billings Estate National Historic Site with a special
outdoor interactive experience that will bring one of the lesser known
(and slightly scandalous) stories from the property’s history to life.
More details will be coming soon. Follow the museum on Facebook to get the full scoop as soon as details are ready to be shared.
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Credit for the invention of the accordion is up for debate. C. Friedrich L. Buschmann patented an instrument called the Handäoline in Berlin in 1822. Seven years later, Cyril Demian of Vienna patented a
modified version of the Handäoline
design which he called the accordion. However, the original inspiration
may go back over 5,000 years to the cheng, a Chinese instrument that
also makes sound via freely vibrating reeds. The accordion pictured here
dates from the early 20th century and is an example of a wooden
accordion manufactured by M. Hohner, a company that still makes musical
instruments today. Hohner was founded in Germany in 1857 and began
producing accordions in 1903. This model features ten keys with
mother-of-pearl finger pads and multicolour, geometrically patterned
bellows (although yellow and
brown are the dominant colours).
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Follow us on social media! |
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Get the most up-to-date details about special events, programs, and exhibitions by following us on Facebook and Instagram. |
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