Mechanicsville celebrated 150 years since the neighbourhood was first surveyed at our annual Mechanicsville Day on June 8th, 2024! This was the first time in four years that we were all able to be together at this event and there was a lot to celebrate. At the event, we served halal hot dogs, veggie hot dogs, and refreshments along with FREE servings of cake following our cake-cutting ceremony with Member of Parliament (MP) Yasir Naqvi, Councillor Jeff Leiper, and the oldest living resident of Mechanicsville, Keith Brown, in attendance! We had many FREE family-friendly activities planned for the day including featuring a few vendors from our local Mechanicsville neighbourhood, Luma Blue Glass, a local basketweaver, and local artist Aalyahs Artisan. Kids of all ages earned prizes by completing a scavenger hunt! All were welcome to learn about the history of Mechanicsville from local historians and could participate in our historical walk through the Keith Brown Community Centre. MP Navqi also presented the Mechanicsville Community Association with a recognition of our 150-year celebration and for contributing to making Ottawa Centre a vibrant community.
It was a fantastic day to bring Mechanicsville residents together in celebration and as a community. We hope you will join us again next year!
Photos: Jeff Haprov
