The British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa (BIFHSGO) has regular meetings and workshops at the Knox Presbyterian Church (Elgin at Lisgar) in person and online (Zoom registration required). Visitors are welcome.

A Grand Celebration

April 29, 2026

Montréal, Québec

To mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Château Ramezay is offering the public special activities to commemorate this pivotal moment in our history.

Château Ramezay was at the heart of the events of the American Revolution that took place on Canadian soil. From November 13th, 1775, to June 15th, 1776, the Château served as the headquarters of the Continental Army during the invasion of the Province. It is worth noting that the Château is recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution as a site of importance in the American Revolutionary War.

This event on April 29 commemorates the grand evening organized on April 29, 1776, to mark the arrival in Montreal of the delegates to Congress: Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Chase, and Charles Carroll of Carrollton. They came to try to convince Canadians to join the revolutionary movement in order to free themselves from British rule.

Throughout 2026 (dates to be confirmed), the Museum will present a temporary exhibition on the theme of the American Revolution and the Quebec movement in the 19th century towards greater democracy.

On June 13-14, mark the anniversary of the withdrawal of the American Rebels: Faced with the arrival of British reinforcements, the American soldiers, led by Benedict Arnold, left Montreal on June 15, 1776.

For more information, please refer to the event website: The Château Ramezay During The American Invasion Of 1775-1776.

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United Empire Loyalists' Association (UELAC) Annual General Meeting

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Online-only via Zoom

Sign in and register at uelac.ca.

The registration and proxy forms and conference packages are on the Members Page.

The deadline is Saturday, May 16, at noon (Eastern Time)

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