Welcome to RTHS
The Rideau Township Historical Society (RTHS) was formed in 1974, the same year the historic townships of North Gower and Marlborough were joined to form Rideau Township. The RTHS mission is to "preserve the past to enrich the future" by increasing awareness of and access to the history of the former Rideau Township, which was amalgamated into the City of Ottawa in 2001.
The symbols in the RTHS crest (see above) reflect the pursuits of the early settlers in the area. As illustrated in the images at right, river transport and commerce, forestry, agriculture and livestock were the essential ingredients that enabled the founding townships of North Gower and Marlborough to realize Peace, Plenty and Progress.
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The Presence of the Past in Rideau Township: 5562 Manotick Main; 6576 Fourth Line Rd., North Gower; 2306 Relin Way, North Gower
Note: This article was originally published in 1980. Any references to current circumstances may not reflect present realities.
RTHS Virtual Exhibit
The RTHS Facebook page continues to add new posts daily (Monday to Friday). A sampling of posts in March include:
- High-wire entertainment in Burritts Rapids - 1897
- The Presence of the Past in Rideau Township:
- 1126 O'Grady Street, Manotick
- 6295 Fourth Line Rd. (The Presley House)
- The story of Eastman's Steam Mill, Wellington/Kars (1927)
- Profile of Kars - Parts 1 through 4
- S.S.#2 (Watterson's Corners) (1953)
- S.S.#3 Marlborough (Pierce's Corners) (1916)
- Profile of North Gower Village - Parts 1 through 4
- Profile of Manotick - Parts 1 through 4
- Profile of Burritts Rapids - Parts 1 through 2
Preserving the Past to Enrich the Future