by Monica | Nov 9, 2022 | Publications
By Fred Blair OMAH History Committee In 1798, Elmes Yelverton Steele joined the Royal Navy in England as an officer cadet. In 1799, the British acquired intelligence that Napoleon had commissioned four Spanish vessels to transport over twelve million pounds sterling...
by Monica | Sep 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
OMAH is hosting a unique new event that will bring emerging musicians to the museum for an evening of live entertainment and refreshing mocktails developed by mixologist and museum assistant Mikenna Richardson. Music and Mocktails kicks off on Thursday, September 29,...
by Monica | Sep 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Dave Osborne, OMAH Volunteer The bridge at Highway 12 South is dedicated to Constable Willis Jacob, who died in a fatal motor vehicle collision in 1958 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Constable Willis Jacob, age 35, a three-year veteran, reported to work as usual...
by Monica | Aug 30, 2022 | History, Publications
THE HISTORY OF OMAH’S CLOCKTOWER By Mary Ann Grant – OMAH History Committee What’s going on?? If you have been by OMAH recently you will have noticed the scaffolding installed on the building and the work underway. The Sir Sam Steele Memorial Building, specifically...
by Monica | Aug 17, 2022 | Publications
Wendy Hutchings – Tribute by Mary Ann Grant – OMAH History Committee The Orillia Museum of Art & History believes that it is important to acknowledge its supporters, those who have made a contribution to the culture of our community and to keeping our local...
