This summer, thanks to funding through the BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative, we’ve been able to do some much needed work to our gardens. Among other things, we’ve built and rebuilt demonstration garden: our heirloom vegetable garden, where we’ve been …
*This* is why we do it…
We don’t often blow our own horn around here, but I think we deserve to, just a little. You see, one of the most important things we do – that any museum does – is build connections. Connections between people …
From Our New President…
Our 2025 AGM (Annual General Meeting) was held on April 29th in the Erickson Room at the Creston & District Community Complex. Our attendance was 51 current and new members and the meeting was chaired by outgoing president Jason Meidl. …
History About Town Week Returns
It’s that time of year again – the middle of July, when we get out of the Museum’s walls and show you the fascinating history that’s all about town! We have the classic tours: And, new this year: Grain Industry …
Locomotive Refresh!
The little narrow-gauge locomotive that welcomes visitors at the front gate of the Museum has been getting some much-needed TLC these past few weeks! His cab was falling off, and he was looking pretty decrepit there for a while! But, …
A Statement from the Board
Creston & District Historical & Museum Society Board of Directors Rehires Tammy Bradford, Extends Sincere Apology for Previous Dismissal Creston, British Columbia, November 6, 2023 — Creston & District Historical & Museum Society Board of Directors is pleased to officially …
Visitez…en français!
Oui, c’est correct – nous avons maintenant un guide français pour vous aider à découvrir le musée de Creston! Il est rempli des objets les plus intéressants et uniques dans notre collection – et il vous donne un peu d’histoire …
15. Asking (and Answering) the Weird Random Questions
Often, when the phone rings, there’s someone on the other end saying they have a bit of a strange question. Usually, that turns out to be a request for an obituary or birth announcement. Which is really not that strange …
14. Unleashing the Tour Guide Humour
My career in museums began as a tour guide, and it will always (I hope) be the very best part of the job. I learned very early on how to tell a story that draws people in and connects with …