The Forgotten Battle Series-Ending November 18
The Forgotten Battle Series is a new educational program offered by Beechwood and a dedicated partner. The series looks to celebrate a moment in Canadian Military History and how that moment…
60 Seconds With Sgt Antoine Martin, National Military Cemetery Assistant Coordinator
Click here to watch the video. Good day everyone. I’m Sergeant Antoine Martin and I’m the Assistant Coordinator at the National Military Cemetery here in Ottawa and I’m ready to…
Commemorate Remembrance Day with Beechwood Cemetery
Veterans Week Activities Perfect Time to Explore History at Beechwood In the lead up to Veterans Week starting Nov. 5 that culminates with annual Remembrance Day celebrations, Canadians coast to…
Sustainability of the Urban Macoun Marsh and Environmental Restoration -SUMMER
In recent years, the Macoun Marsh has been overrun with cat tails – forcing turtles, frogs, and other marine life into a smaller and smaller area. The Beechwood Cemetery Foundation…
The long, strange journey of the bones of Barrack Hill
They were buried, then abandoned, then likely dug up and unceremoniously dumped under Queen Street, only to be rediscovered by perplexed construction workers nearly two centuries later. Thursday, the remains…
Latest reburial marks end of long, strange journey for Barrack Hill remains
They were buried, then abandoned, then likely dug up and unceremoniously dumped under Queen Street, only to be rediscovered by perplexed construction workers nearly two centuries later. Tomorrow, the remains…
The Unveiling of the Children’s Sacred Forest
The trilingual plaque reads: This sacred forest, and the stone commemorating it, are as enduring as our love for thousands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children who never made…
Third reinterment service for Barrack Hill Cemetery to be held at Beechwood Cemetery
October 5, 2023 – In September 2014, remains of the Barrack Hill Cemetery were uncovered in downtown Ottawa during construction excavation. This cemetery was a multi-faith place of burial used…
MPP Lucille Collard recognizes the 150th Anniversary of Beechwood Cemetery in the Ontario Legislator.
La députée provinciale Lucille Collard reconnaît le 150e anniversaire du cimetière Beechwood dans l’Assemblée législative de l’Ontario.
The Life and Legacy of Jack Darragh
John Proctor (Jack) DARRAGH Section 19, Lot 150 NW Born in Ottawa on December 4, 1890, Darragh began his hockey career playing for the city league’s Stewarton Hockey Club, where…