Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre

05/09/2026

We are excited for another great day at the Pembroke Community Expo! Stop by our booth upstairs along the walkway! 🤩

05/08/2026

We will be at the Pembroke Expo this weekend! Come visit the museum's booth tonight, Friday May 8th from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. and tomorrow Saturday, May 9th from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

05/06/2026

We are sold out! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and for everyone's support. We can't wait to welcome you on Sunday, May 10 for our Mother's Day Victorian Tea. 🌹

05/05/2026

This morning we had the chance to visit CTV Morning News for "Your Morning Kitchen" to talk about the Mother's Day Victorian Tea coming up this Sunday, May 10th. Check out the video below:

https://youtu.be/Wa0-Ahxcsa8?si=rO_xf1Y18f0TYdo

Let’s kick it old school with a Victorian style tea party just in time for Mother’s Day at the Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre.Subscribe to CTV News to w...

05/04/2026

Service Club events were often photographed by both Bill Montaigne and Alex Lowe. Here are some photos from Montaigne from Sean Roland's Facebook site.

04/28/2026

🛍️ Rummage Through Time: Community Garage Sale in Pembroke!

Step into the past and discover hidden treasures at the Rummage Through Time Garage Sale on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

📍 Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre
1032 Pembroke St. East, Pembroke, ON

Browse a wide selection of gently used items including books, clothing, household goods, and unique vintage finds—all while supporting the preservation of local history. Whether you're a collector, bargain hunter, or just looking for a fun spring outing, there’s something for everyone!

✨ Come early for the best selection and enjoy a day of community spirit and discovery!

📞 613-735-0517
📧 [email protected]

All proceeds support programs and initiatives at the Heritage Centre. Everyone is welcome!

04/27/2026

Here at the UOV Heritage Centre we have many framed and other large documents in our artifact storage area. It is interesting to note the artistic presentation of some of these documents and/or the formal language used. These are wonderful items for genealogical research.

04/23/2026

🎨 Get Creative at the Heritage Centre!

The Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre is launching weekly Arts & Crafts Nights - and you’re invited! Join us every Monday from April 27 to June 29, 6:30–9:00 p.m. for relaxed, social evenings filled with creativity and connection.

Bring your own project for just $5, or join a guided activity for $10 total (includes supplies- advanced registration required). Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just starting out, this is a welcoming space to learn, share skills, and meet others.

🧶 Kickoff: Crocheting with Sharon on April 27

✨ Upcoming Activities:
Apr 27 – Crocheting (Pt. 1)
May 4 – Crocheting (Pt. 2)
May 11 – Pysanka Egg Decorating
May 18 – Leather Coin Purse Making
May 25 – Rug Hooking
Jun 1 – Crocheting (Pt. 3)
Jun 8 – Inkle Weaving
Jun 15 – Beading
Jun 22 – Knitting
Jun 29 – Drop-in Night

👥 Come solo or bring a friend—everyone’s welcome!

📍 Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre
📞 613-735-0517
📧 [email protected]

04/21/2026

It is National Volunteer Week! We want to share a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who do so much at the Heritage Centre.💕

From event planning, taking care of our artifacts and archives, running education programs, maintaining our property and so much more, we truly could not do it without you!

Love local history? We are looking for new volunteers to join our museum. Reach out to us to find out more.

04/20/2026

Alex Lowe photographed many church communion and confirmation classes over the years. Here are photos of several of these church groups.

04/17/2026

We are so excited to share our newest exhibit “Mid-Century Modern Marvel: Household Items from the 1940s to 1970s”, hosted at the Pembroke Mall! Check it out next time you pass by!