How the Valley at Carling’s Farm Became Wolseley Barracks
About this Event
Join our Curator, Dr. Georgiana Stanciu, for a fascinating tour at 11:30am on Saturday, 19 September 2026: How the Valley at Carling’s Farm Became Wolseley Barracks
The purchase of the property on which Wolseley Barracks stands today is a story of hands changing ownership and partisan opinions that sparked excitement and controversy within the community. This Curated Tour unravels the mystery of a three-way deal. As part of the tour, view additional topic-related artefacts.
No registration required.
This tour is part of the museum's celebration of Doors Open London 2026.
Visit RCRM’s new exhibition, Fascinating Redcoats (26 Jun–20 Sept), held during the bicentennial year of the City of London, ON.
Fascinating Redcoats or the Story of Wolseley Barracks traces the origins and evolution of the Infantry School building – now known as “A” Block at Wolseley Barracks– on lands once part of Treaty 6 of 1792. Through archival maps, architectural drawings, photographs, and other artefacts, Fascinating Redcoats reveals how the arrival of “D” Company of the Infantry School Corps transformed the local landscape, economy, and community life.
Visitors will be introduced to stories of the soldiers and their families who lived and worked at the barracks. Households, offices, and entertainment were part of the architectural design. The exhibition also highlights the building’s distinctive features and construction, overseen by the Public Works Department in Ottawa, and executed by local businesses.
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