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SUMMARY:100 Years of Ice Sports in the Creston Valley
DESCRIPTION:Creston Museum\, Creston Valley Minor Hockey Association\, and several other partners are working on a potential new exhibit for at the Community Complex: \n100 Years of Ice Sports in the Creston Valley\nHockey. Curling. Figure skating and fun skating. Broomball…and anything else that involves ice. We’d like to hear your stories and memories of the teams\, the games\, the coaches\, the players\, the rinks and arenas and frozen lakes and ponds – whatever you would like to share with us. \nJoin in the conversation! Our second community engagement session is at the Kootenay Room of the Creston & District Community Complex on Wednesday\, February 28\, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. We’ll have a bunch of posters on all these topics to get your memories flowing…and pens and paper everywhere to write them down! \nThe goal is to create a permanent\, physical exhibit at the Community Complex\, so if you have local sports memorabilia and photographs you’d like to contribute\, we’d love to know about that\, too! \nNo RSVP necessary – just drop in! \n(If you prefer a smaller or quieter or less crowded setting\, just drop us a line or give us a call at the Museum  – 250-428-9262 – and we’ll make the arrangements). \n 
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/ice-sports/
LOCATION:Creston & District Community Complex\, 312-19th Avenue North\, Creston\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Exhibit Opening,Kids & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240413T150000
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 13\, for our Annual General Meeting! \nIn addition to a quick look at the past year\, we’re working on a special announcement that you won’t want to miss! \nVoting is open to all Historical Society members in good standing. If you have not yet renewed your membership for 2023\, you can do that online here\, by calling 250-428-9262\, or by dropping into the Museum. \n  \n  \nAnnual General Meeting \nSaturday\, April 13 \n2:00 PM \nTrinity United Church Hall \n  \nAgenda:  \nCall to Order / Adoption of Agenda \nApproval of Minutes of 2023 AGM \nPresident’s Report \nFinancial Report \n\n\n\nAppointment of Auditors for 2024\n\n\n\nStaff Reports \nBusiness Arising from the Reports \nElection of Board of Directors \n\n\n\nElection of Officers\n\n\n\nNew Business \nAdjournment \n  \nAnnual Report Documents: \nMinutes – AGM 2023 \nAnnual Financial Statements 2023 \nPresident’s Report – AGM 2024 \nManager’s Report – AGM 2024
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Trinity United Church Hall\, 128 - 10th Avenue North\, Creston\, BC\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240427T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085054
CREATED:20240417T184829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T184950Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Clean-Up Day
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! \nBy which we mean\, the end of April and the start of the Museum’s busy season…and we need to get the whole place clean and sparkling for our visitors! \nPlease join us for the Museum Clean-Up Day on Saturday\, April 27\, starting at 10:00 AM. \nThere’s lots to do\, and something to suit everyone: \n\nDusting and sweeping floors\, windowsills\, shelves\, and displays\nTidying up displays – straightening pictures\, minor repairs\, that sort of thing\nRaking\, weeding\, and other yardwork\nPower washing outdoor objects\nOiling the logging arch (that might take more than one day)\nEt cetera\, et cetera\, et cetera (we’ll have a list!)\n\nIt’s a great way to go behind the scenes and get really hands-on with the Museum’s collections! Bring a friend\, family\, or the whole team…just please let us know in advance so we can make sure we have enough goodies. We provide coffee and goodies\, of course! \nWe start at 10:00 AM\, and go until we’re done. In past years\, it’s taken two to three hours. \nPlease bring brooms\, dustpans\, buckets\, soft rags\, rakes\, garden tools\, or anything else you think you might need for whatever job you decide to do – we have a few to share\, but more makes the work go faster!
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/museum-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240603T140000
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SUMMARY:The Lure and the Lore of the Local
DESCRIPTION:Creston Museum\, Creston Public Library\, and Luanne Armstrong are teaming up to bring you a series of special presentations on local history! Creston is celebrating the hundredth anniversary of its incorporation this year\, and that’s all the excuse we need! \nThe Creston Valley and Kootenay Lake are rich with stories: historical\, prehistorical\, and present day. Come and learn about where you live and how it became the place that it is. Geology\, prehistory\, the history of Kootenay Lake\, stories of the Nasookin and other sternwheelers\, the story of Creston becoming a town\, are some of the topics that will be presented. \nFor the fourth instalment of this series\, Michael Cone shares “The Canadian Pacific Railway’s Kootenay Landing Tug and Barge Service.” He will tell a story of hard-working tugs pushing railcar transfer barges between Kootenay Landing and Procter from 1898 until 1930. This daily service operated in all conditions despite the perils of ice\, driftwood\, low-water sandbars\, blizzards and fog. In the wheelhouse\, captains steered their course with little more than a compass\, a clock\, a few familiar landmarks\, and most importantly their knowledge of the local terrains\, winds\, and currents. \nSaturday\, May 4\, 1:00 PM in the Erickson Room at the Creston & District Community Complex \n  \nThe line-up so far: \nSaturday\, February 3: Boom\, Bust and Bar Rooms – the History of the Kokanee Inn with Tammy Bradford \nSaturday\, March 2: The History of Kootenay Lake with Luanne Armstrong \nSaturday\, April 6: The Bluebell Murder Trial with Louis Knafla. \nSaturday\, May 4: Kootenay Landing Tug and Barge Service with Michael Cone. \nTBD: The Geology of the Valley with Wayne Choquette \nTBD: The History\, Culture and Stories of the Yaqan Nukiy with Chief Chris Luke Sr. \nTBD: The Diking of the Creston Flats with Luanne Armstrong \nTBD: Growing Up in Creston with a panel of long-time residents
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/local-lore/
LOCATION:Creston & District Community Complex\, 312-19th Avenue North\, Creston\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085054
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T182443Z
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SUMMARY:Kids' Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Kids’ Day is right around the corner!\nA full day of fun and games\, for the young and young-at-heart!  \nJoin us for some returning “fan favorites”! \nLike…. \n\nIce cream making! (NEW AND IMPROVED)\nBalloon shaving!\nLessons in the schoolhouse!\n\nAnd our brand new game…. \n\nMining for “silver”!\n\n  \nADMISSION BY DONATION! \n*All ages welcome!  \n*Saturday\, June 22: 10am-4pm. \n 
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/kids-day-2023/
LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Kids & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240706T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240706T140000
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SUMMARY:Bird Wars of the Creston Valley
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we were asked to create a presentation on the “Bird History” of the Creston Valley for the 2024 Creston Valley Bird Festival. So we’ve done a deep dive into local history\, looking for all the many\, many ways birds and people have intersected. \nThis has been an incredibly complex relationship\, one that has constantly evolved and pitted people against birds of all kinds. And underlying the constant battles has been an ongoing effort to better understand the bird life of the Creston Valley. \nManager Tammy Bradford takes you on a journey through Creston’s history\, illustrated with her own photos of local birds\, with a special focus on our feathered friends…and enemies. \nSaturday\, July 6 \n1:00 – 2:00 PM \nCreston Public Library \nAdmission is free! \n 
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/bird-wars-of-the-creston-valley/
LOCATION:Creston Public Library\, 531 - 16th Avenue S\, Creston\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240720T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085054
CREATED:20190329T182410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T163746Z
UID:2806-1721037600-1721502000@www.crestonmuseum.ca
SUMMARY:History About Town 2024
DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot more to local heritage than just what’s on display at the Museum!\nJoin us for a jam-packed week of walking tours\, cemetery tours\, and more.\nWe’re planning tours of the oldest residential neighbourhoods\, a few of downtown Creston\, an exploration of Forest Lawn Cemetery tour\, a wander through Pioneer Cemetery\, and even an investigation of the local grain industry! Want to explore the history throughout the community? We’ve got it! \nWe’re offering up to three different tours each day of History About Town Week – July 15-20\, departing at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Pick the ones that best suit your schedule and sign up today! \nAdmission: \n\n$5 per person per tour\nBook three different tours – $10 per person\nSign up for four or five different tours – $15 per person\n\nAll tours are entirely outdoors and go rain or shine – please dress accordingly. We recommend hats\, sunscreen\, water\, and good walking shoes.\n  \nSpace is limited on all tours – advanced booking is recommended!\nClick here to go to our sign-up form.\n\nComing to Canada – Forest Lawn Cemetery: People from all over the world have made an impact on the Creston Valley. Share the stories and experiences of a few of them. Meet at the top of the hill in Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 602-36 Avenue North. Short distances\, fairly level ground. Tour route may be restricted or adjusted to respect any funeral services. Approximately 45 minutes. \n\nMonday\, 15 July\, 10:00 AM\nWednesday\, 17 July\, 10:00 AM\nFriday\, 19 July\, 7:00 PM\n\n  \nHistory Downtown/Great Creston Bank Robbery: Trace the evolution of Creston’s commercial district\, the events that made it change\, and the evidence it left behind. Plus – we’ll include everyone’s favourite story\, The Great Creston Bank Robbery: the weirdest and funniest episode in Creston’s downtown history! Start and end at Visitor Information Centre\, 121 Northwest Boulevard. Six blocks\, good sidewalks\, optional stairs. Approximately 60 minutes. \n\nTuesday\, 16 July\, 10:00 AM\nThursday\, 18 July\, 7:00 PM\nFriday\, 19 July\, 10:00 AM\nSaturday\, 20 July\, 10:00 AM\n\n  \nSettlers and Pioneers – Pioneer Cemetery: Take a fascinating look at the people who built the community – and explore the strange history of Pioneer Cemetery itself. Meet at the main gate of Pioneer Cemetery\, 315-11th Avenue South. Short distance; uneven terrain; some hills. Approximately 60 minutes. \n\nTuesday\, 16 July\, 10:00 AM\nWednesday\, 17 July\, 7:00 PM\nThursday\, 18 July\, 10:00 AM\nSaturday\, 20 July\, 10:00 AM\n\n  \nThe Dow Addition – Residential Tour: Explore one of Creston’s oldest residential neighbourhoods and “meet” some of the notable people who lived there. Start and end at the main entrance of Adam Robertson School\, 421-9th Avenue North. Nine blocks with possible extension to fifteen depending on the group. Narrow streets\, few sidewalks\, some short steep hills. Approximately 75 minutes. \n\nTuesday\, 16 July\, 7:00 PM\nWednesday\, 17 July\, 10:00 AM\n\n  \nGrain Industry and Elevators: Join us for an exploration of the local grain industry\, from the dyking and reclamation of the flats\, to the construction and operation of the grain elevators that played a central role in shipping and marketing the grain produced. Park at the Visitor Information Centre and meet us at the downtown grain elevators. Uneven terrain outdoors\, uneven floors inside; possible rodent sightings. Approximately 60 minutes. \n\nSaturday\, 20 July\, 7:00 PM\n\nSign Up Now\nThis project is funded in part by:  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/history-about-town-2024/
LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Guided Tours,Kids & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20241123T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20241123T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085054
CREATED:20241107T175642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T175642Z
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SUMMARY:Forgotten Creston Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join author and publisher Keith Powell for the launch of his new book\, “Forgotten Creston: A Photo History of Early Creston & District.” \nThe collective memory of a town often lies in the photographs taken by its citizens. This book is full of some of the very best photos of Creston’s history\, and every one of them has a story to tell. \nKeith will present a slideshow of some of his favourite photos from the book and discuss his process for creating it. And\, of course\, he’ll be on hand to sign your copy!
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/forgotten-creston-book-launch/
LOCATION:Creston Public Library\, 531 - 16th Avenue S\, Creston\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Exhibit Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085054
CREATED:20250329T214153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T182903Z
UID:6084-1745953200-1745960400@www.crestonmuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Notice of Annual General Meeting\nTuesday\, April 29 \n7:00 PM \nErickson Room\, Creston & District Community Complex \nAgenda: \n1. Call to Order / Adoption of Agenda \n2. Approval of Minutes of 2024 AGM \n3. President’s Report \n4. Financial Report \n\n\n\nAppointment of External Accountant for 2025\n\n\n\n5. Presentation of Strategic Plan \n6. Staff Reports \n7. Business Arising from the Reports \n8. Special Resolution: \nWhereas proposed amendments to the Bylaws of the Creston & District Historical & Museum Society have been circulated to all Members of the Society\, and all Members have been given opportunities to review and discuss the proposed amendments\, it is \n Resolved that the Bylaws of the Creston & District Historical & Museum Society be replaced in their entirety to: \na) Amend Part 2 – Members of the Bylaws to clarify the definitions\, roles\, and responsibilities of Members; \nb)Clarify the roles of Directors and conduct of Directors’ meetings; \nc) Make sundry other amendments for clarity\, consistency of language\, and/or compliance with the Societies Act \n  \nMoved by:                                                           Seconded by: \nClick here to download a copy of the proposed Bylaw amendments: Bylaw Revisions Final \n9. Election of Board of Directors \n10. New Business \n11. Adjournment \n  \nJoin us immediately after the AGM for a special presentation:\nThe Night the High School Burned\nClick here for details and to reserve your seat! \n 
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Creston & District Community Complex\, 312-19th Avenue North\, Creston\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20250429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085054
CREATED:20250410T213551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T190329Z
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SUMMARY:The Night the High School Burned
DESCRIPTION:On a Wednesday morning in April 1980\, Leanne\, a Grade 11 student at Prince Charles Secondary School\, called her friend. “Maureen\,” she said\, “there’s no school today.” \n“Why not?” asked Maureen. \n“Because there’s no school.” \nAt about 2:00 AM the night before\, fire had broken out in the thirty-year-old building. Within an hour\, the structure was fully engulfed and all firefighters could do was hose down nearby residences. By dawn\, the school – one of the finest in the Kootenays; home to award-winning band\, drama\, and art programs; producer of provincial championship sports teams; provider of a vast array of academic and trades programs – was gone. \nApril 29\, 2025 is the forty-fifth anniversary of that fire. Join us as we explore the history of high schools in the Creston Valley and unveil previously unseen film footage of the fire. \n  \nTuesday\, April 29\n7:00 PM\nErickson Room\, Creston & District Community Complex\nThis presentation is being given in conjunction with our Annual General Meeting. You must be a member of the Creston Museum to vote at the AGM – you can purchase your membership online here using PayPal\, or by dropping in to the Museum. \nMuseum members have priority admission. \nAdmission is free for members; $5 for non-members. \nThere are limited seats available to non-members of the Museum – RSVP below to ensure you get one! \nMembers planning to attend are also encouraged to RSVP – thank you! \n 
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/the-night-the-high-school-burned/
LOCATION:Creston & District Community Complex\, 312-19th Avenue North\, Creston\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20250503T163000
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SUMMARY:Museum Clean-Up Day
DESCRIPTION:We’re partnering with the Town of Creston\, Creston Community Forest\, and Ministry of Forests to host a Community Wildfire Preparedness day – and we’re combining it with our annual spring clean-up of the Creston Museum! \nJoin us for a community BBQ\, learn about fire-smart activities for your own home\, and volunteer for pruning trees\, clearing vegetation\, and removing fire hazards here at the Museum. \nAt the same time\, we’ll do the dusting\, cleaning\, and freshening-up of exhibits inside the Museum\, so everything is clean and sparkling for the busy summer season. \nThere’s a list of tasks below that we’ll be adding to – and yes\, you can absolutely volunteer for something specific! \nFor the Wildfire Preparedness work: We’ll have some tools and ladders available\, but if you have pruners\, rakes\, or even a favourite wheelbarrow feel free to bring them along. Definitely bring work gloves\, and if you’re thinking of tackling a few of the gardening tasks\, bring your gardening spades. \nFor Museum Clean-Up work: We have a couple of brooms and vacuums\, two stepladders\, a few buckets\, and some dusters. We’ll provide the cleaning products and instructions of where to use them (definitely not on the artifacts!). Extra brooms would be great – we never have enough! \nTasks: \nWildfire Preparedness: \n\nRemove plant growth and debris from in and around all sheds\nClean eavestroughs\nAttack weeds throughout graveled areas\nRemove dead growth and debris from flower beds\nPrune junipers and shrubs\nClear out flower beds by schoolhouse steps and heirloom garden\nPrepare flower pots and boxes for drought-tolerant annuals\n\nMuseum Clean-Up: \n\nDust and sweep historic buildings:\nCobweb clean-up – check all the corners and nooks and crannies\nDust exhibits\, shelves\, objects throughout buildings\nWipe down display cases and signage in Forestry display; wipe down logging arches (also need annual oil treatment)\nMove random objects from archives entry an on/around combine\nWash objects in  sheds\, tidy up displays and e-set as necessary\nWash exterior windows and window sills\nCheck all exhibit signage and repair as necessary\nSort\, tidy\, remove unnecessary supplies under store display and gift shop counter\nWipe down picnic tables and benches\nClean washrooms\nClean out fridges\, supply cupboards\, etc and make a shopping list\nPut up new flag
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/museum-clean-up-day-2/
LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085054
CREATED:20250226T181834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T181834Z
UID:6042-1750500000-1750521600@www.crestonmuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Kids Day\, 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day full of fun at the Creston Museum! Kids day is open to children of all ages. You’ll get to play old-fashioned games\, go gold panning\, do some laundry (don’t worry\, we make it fun!) and so much more! Oh\, did we mention you get to make your own ice-cream?! Stop by anytime from 10am – 4pm on Saturday\, June 21st! Admission is by donation! We can’t wait to see you.
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/kids-day-2025/
LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20250715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20250719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085054
CREATED:20250701T165107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T184347Z
UID:6243-1752573600-1752951600@www.crestonmuseum.ca
SUMMARY:History About Town 2025
DESCRIPTION:There’s a lot more to local heritage than just what’s on display at the Museum!\nJoin us for a jam-packed week of walking tours\, cemetery tours\, and more.\nThere’s “The Old Town” tour exploring the original part of Creston\, the crowd-favourite Great Creston Bank Robbery tour\, and the classics at Pioneer and Forest Lawn Cemeteries. Want to explore the story of the community – throughout the community? We’ve got it! \nWe’re offering up to three different tours each day of History About Town Week – July 14-19\, departing at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Pick the ones that best suit your schedule and sign up today! \nAdmission: $5 per person per tour \n\nMembers’ Special: Book two tours\, join the third one free!\n\nAll tours are entirely outdoors and go rain or shine – please dress accordingly. We recommend hats\, sunscreen\, water\, and good walking shoes.\nSpace is limited on all tours – advanced booking is recommended!\nClick here to go to our sign-up form.\n \n  \nNEW! The Old Town: We’re in the process of developing a brand-new tour of the original section of Creston! Come explore how this place the Ktunaxa call Kxuna’manam became Creston. Start and end at the corner of Cook Street and 11th Avenue South below the grain elevator (Staking Park). 11 blocks\, most with sidewalks; some steep hills. Approximately 60 minutes \n\nTuesday\, 15 July\, 10:00 AM\nWednesday\, 16 July\, 7:00 PM\nFriday\, 18 July\, 10:00 AM\nSaturday\, 19 July\, 7:00 PM\, combined with the Great Creston Bank Robbery tour (approximately 90 minutes)\n\n  \nThe Great Creston Bank Robbery: Join us for the weirdest and funniest episode in Creston’s downtown history! Start and end at Visitor Information Centre\, 121 Northwest Boulevard. Six blocks\, good sidewalks\, optional stairs. Approximately 45 minutes. \n\nTuesday\, 15 July\, 10:00 AM\nThursday\, 17 July\, 10:00 AM\nFriday\, 18 July\, 7:00 PM\nSaturday\, 19 July\, 7:00 PM\, combined with the Old Town tour (approximately 90 minutes)\n\n  \nSettlers and Pioneers – Pioneer Cemetery: Take a fascinating look at the people who built the community – and explore the strange history of Pioneer Cemetery itself. Meet at the main gate of Pioneer Cemetery\, 315-11th Avenue South. Short distance; uneven terrain; some hills. Approximately 60 minutes. \n\nWednesday\, 16 July\, 10:00 AM\nThursday\, 17 July\, 7:00 PM\nSaturday\, 19 July\, 10:00 AM\n\n  \nComing to Canada – Forest Lawn Cemetery: People from all over the world have made an impact on the Creston Valley. Share the stories and experiences of a few of them. Meet at the top of the hill in Forest Lawn Cemetery\, 602-36 Avenue North. Short distances\, fairly level ground. Tour route may be restricted or adjusted to respect any funeral services. Approximately 45 minutes. \n\nTuesday\, 15 July\, 7:00 PM\nWednesday\, 16 July\, 10:00 AM\nFriday\, 18 July\, 10:00 AM\n\n 
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/history-about-town-2025/
LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Guided Tours,Kids & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085054
CREATED:20200804T190042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T181819Z
UID:4266-1754733600-1754841600@www.crestonmuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Columbia Basin Culture Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore artists’ studios\, museums\, art galleries and heritage sites through this free\, self-guided tour! There are venues open all over the Columbia Basin – and the Creston Museum is one of them! \nWhen you visit us\, just tell our staff that you’re on the Culture Tour and we’ll make sure you get a special\, behind-the-scenes tour. We’ll show you some of the museum’s hidden treasures\, give you a sneak peek into the archives and storage areas\, and share some insights into how we do what we do. \nCheck out the other venues here! \n 
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/columbia-basin-culture-tour/
LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Exhibit Opening,Guided Tours,Kids & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20260321T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085054
CREATED:20250118T202419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T182535Z
UID:6020-1774094400-1774098000@www.crestonmuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Brown Bag History
DESCRIPTION:March’s Topic for Brown Bag History:\nLumberjack Soldiers: The Forestry Corps in the Great War\nSaturday\, March 21 \n12:00 PM \nIt is early Spring\, 1917. \nThe Great War has been raging in Europe for more than two years. Many of your friends\, the boys you went to school with – even your brother – have enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force and even now are “doing their bit” in France. \nBut you have not. \nYou have your reasons for not enlisting. Maybe you’re too young (maybe you’re too old). Perhaps you’re the only man of the house now\, with everyone else in the fighting. Or perhaps that childhood injury kept you from passing the medical examination. Maybe you’re just a little bit afraid. \nWhatever your reasons\, you are working hard here at home. Work is plentiful at the local sawmills\, with demand for wood so high. Some days\, you’re out in the woods\, cutting logs and driving the teams of horses to haul them back to the sawmill. Other days you’re working in the mill\, feeding the saws or hewing the ties. \nBut now\, Conscription is looming. Within the year\, you may be forced to enlist whether you want to or not. And then you see a notice posted at the mill: the government is looking for men just like you for a new type of soldier. \nToday\, you’re a lumberjack. Will you be a soldier tomorrow? \nJoin us on Saturday\, March 21\, to learn more about the stories of the men who faced that choice. \n  \nWhat is Brown Bag History? \nEvery month\, we visit local seniors homes with a presentation about local history – and now we’re making them open to the public\, too. \nSometimes\, these presentations are inspired by an exhibit we’re working on\, a community event\, or a local anniversary. Other times\, they’re the result of a research request or a donation of objects and photographs to the Museum. And sometimes it’s a specific request from one of our audience members that determines the theme. \nSo\, come on down and join us for some wide-ranging rambles through local history! \nAll presentations take place at the Creston Museum\, starting at noon. Admission is free for members of the Creston Museum; $5 for non-members. \n  \n  \nUpcoming Dates (topics to be confirmed): \nSaturday\, March 21 \nSaturday\, April 25 \nSaturday\, May 30 (Blossom Festival: Building the Community for 85 Years) \n  \n  \nTopics Coming Sooner or Later: \nThe Doctors\, Dentists\, and Nurses of the Creston Valley \nCivil Defence and the Cold War \nFive Years in Tye \n…and any topics you’d like to suggest! \n 
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/brown-bag-history/
LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085054
CREATED:20230502T193619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T231356Z
UID:5340-1785762000-1786201200@www.crestonmuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Pioneer Camp 2026!
DESCRIPTION:WARNING: YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO TRAVEL BACK IN TIME \nGet creative while experiencing day-to-day life of children a century ago! Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of the Creston Valley’s earliest settler kids! \n  \nFOR AGES 5-9! \n  \nWHEN? \nAugust 3rd – 8th \n1:00 – 3:00 \n  \nFEE: \n$30 per child for the full week\, or $10 per day! \n  \nRegister Here: \n\n\n\n\nPioneer Camp Registration\nPioneer Camp Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    Your Name\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Email Address\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Phone Number (please give a number that can also be used as an emergency contact number)\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Child's Name\n        *\n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Age\n        *\n    \n    		\n		5678	\n	\n    \n    \n\n\n    Please let us know if there are any medical or physical restrictions we should be aware of (allergies\, asthma\, etc)\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    I would like to register my child for:\n        *\n    \n    					\n			 Full Week - August 3 -August 8\n					\n			 These days only:\n\n    \n    \n\n\n    Days:\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Add second child\n        \n    \n    					\n					 Yes\n					\n					 No\n\n    \n    \n\n\n    Child 2: Name\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Child 2: Age\n        \n    \n    		\n		5678	\n	\n    \n    \n\n\n    Child 2: Medical or physical restrictions\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    Child 2: I would like to register my child for:\n        \n    \n    					\n			 Full Week - August 5 - August 9\n					\n			 These days only:\n\n    \n    \n\n\n    Child 2 Days:\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    I hereby give my full consent and approval for my child to participate in the activities of this Camp.\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    I acknowledge that certain RISKS OF INJURY are inherent to participating in these activities. \n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n    I hereby waive\, release and hold harmless the Creston & District Historical & Museum Society\, its officers\, staff\, and volunteers for any injury that may be suffered by my child in the normal course of participation in the activities. \n        *\n    \n    					\n					 I agree\n\n    \n    \n\n\n    Name\n        \n    \n    \n	\n		Name	\n\n	\n					\n				\n					First				\n\n				First			\n						\n				\n					Last				\n\n				Last			\n				\n\n\n    \n    \n\n\n    Date\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n	\n\nSubmit\n\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n				If you are human\, leave this field blank.			\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\nΔ \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/pioneer-camp/
LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families
ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260824T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T085054
CREATED:20220723T192300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T232117Z
UID:5067-1787576400-1788015600@www.crestonmuseum.ca
SUMMARY:Junior Curators' Club
DESCRIPTION:It’s YOUR turn to be a museum curator! \nThe Junior Curators Club is a chance for you to put your creativity to the test – and to show off your work at the Creston Museum! Spend a full week exploring behind-the-scenes at the Museum and work with your fellow campers to create a brand new exhibit….. and host your very own exhibit opening. \nFOR AGES 9-12! \nWHEN? \nAugust 24th – 29th \n1:00-3:00 \nFEE: \n$30 per week\, or $10 per day! \nRegister Here:
URL:https://www.crestonmuseum.ca/event/junior-curators-club/
LOCATION:Creston Museum\, 219 Devon Street\, Creston\, British Columbia\, V0B 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Event,Kids & Families
ORGANIZER;CN="Creston Museum":MAILTO:programs@crestonmuseum.ca
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