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The Oliver & District Heritage Society will be commemorating Remembrance Day in a special way this year, with an outdoor Tree of Remembrance and a pamphlet featuring Oliver veterans.
Try out classic games, treats, and fun at our scarily good 1924-style, all-ages Halloween party.
Calling all recent grads! We’re now accepting applications for the role of Collections Assistant.
The Museum’s 1924 original wood windows will be restored this year thanks to Heritage BC.
The July 27th Water Appreciation Day will recognize the history of water use in the Oliver area and offer demonstrations and talks on all things water.
“Splash from the Past,” a brand-new kids camp, will be offered at the Museum this July 24th - 26th.
The Oliver & District Heritage Society is once again offering its popular Downtown Heritage Walking Tours this summer from June 14th to August 30th. The guided tours, which will run every Friday at 10:30 am in June and Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 am for the rest of the summer, will cover the history of Oliver’s historic buildings and landmarks, from the CPR Station to portions of the Ditch. Tours will be led by the ODHS’ knowledgeable summer student guides and will take approximately 45 minutes.
All tours start from the Oliver Visitor Centre and finish at the Museum at 474 School Avenue. Participants are asked to bring appropriate footwear and dress for the weather, as tours run rain or shine. Each tour covers approximately 1.5 km. Sunscreen and water are encouraged.
Here’s your chance to learn about Oliver’s historic downtown and become a local architecture buff. Learn about places like the Oliver Theatre, Dr. Ball’s Office, the BC Police Building, and more! Come down to the Oliver Museum for more information, or you can visit our website at www.oliverheritage.ca. We hope to see you there!
The new Lamplighter newsletter is now available.
Starting on June 7th, the Oliver Museum will host the youth photography exhibit “Oliver in Focus.”
Our 2019 summer Heritage Assistant positions are now open! Apply today.
Yvonne Moore to share school memories at Annual General Meeting on May 8th.
Visit the Museum Easter Monday from 1-4 pm for egg-hunting, crafts, and candy!
The 2019 AGM will take place Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 7:00 pm.
The Oliver & District Heritage Society has some new and returning faces this year in its new Executive Director and Curator.
With the help of some solar panels and a new furnace and air conditioner, the Archives is saving energy and preserving its documents and resources for the future.
A one-day event featuring a free, all-ages workshop on recording family oral histories, kids crafts and colouring, activities, and snacks! Come use our Selfie Station to take family photos, mark your family’s origins on our world map, and celebrate your family!