Family Day in Alberta is weekend filled with cultural, historical and recreational opportunities. The Museum offers something to add to this compliment of activities.
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SS DA Thomas Steamboat was built in the
West Peace River Shipyards in 1916 |
The Historic Places Committee is holding a second
Jane Jacobs Walk on February 16th, 2015 in Lower West Peace River. This area was once a community in its own right, distinct from Peace River Crossing. It boasted banks, stores, blacksmiths and a hotel until the railway bridge was completed in 1918. That precipitated a relocation of its business community to the Crossing where greater traffic developed. Now a residential neighborhood, it is a unique place to live. Our walk will look at the special places found here and talk about the historical profile of this location.
Meet us at the Lower West Peace Playground on 91st Street at 1pm. Be prepared to walk for about 1.5 hours and we urge everyone to dress for the weather.
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| Beaded moccasin tongues or vamps |
Staying with families and the value of creating memories together, we are pleased to host FNMI Coordinator Tanys Oxman on February 21st and 28th, 2015 for
Aboriginal Art and the Child. This two part series is open to youth ages 7 to 12 years. They will create modern day wampum belts and par fleche bags while learning the cultural and historical significance associated with each object. The sessions are free with the price of admission $2 and we ask you to pre-register as only 12 places are available.
For more information about either of these events, please call us at 780-624-4261 or email at
lgloor@peaceriver.ca Our public hours are 10am to 5pm Monday to Saturday.
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