Join us at Knox @ Noon as history raconteur Jack Hanna presents colourful tales of the birth of Bytown (as Ottawa first was known), in recognition of Ottawa/Bytown's 200th anniversary!
As a former journalist and high school teacher, Jack Hanna lectures on local history, leads history walking tours, and is writing a series of ‘Ottawa 200’ articles for The Centretown BUZZ. He is the Chair of the CCA’s Heritage Committee and co-chair of its Planning Committee.
The creation of Bytown in 1826 was dramatic; it was an instant boomtown. Of course there were heroes and rogues, scandal and daring, fools and fortunes. Learn how Col. John By’s design of Bytown has fundamentally shaped Ottawa, right up to today.
Join us for this interesting and engaging talk about the history of our capital city!