23rd Annual Historic Festival & Doors Open FAMIL Y OUT DOO R Leisure RE CR EA TIO July 1 - 7, 2019 N LI FE ST YL E C ULT Y URE ENJO explore ENTURE DESTINATIO ADV N R T ELAX OR E SP SCA PE SM RI U TO play FUN MES GA GE GA EN R ART VE ISCO EXPERIENCE D connect WELCOME rd TO THE 23 ANNUAL HISTORIC FESTIVAL AND DOORS OPEN The Edmonton and District Historical Society is pleased to present the Historic Festival and Doors Open Edmonton from July 1-7, 2019 in the greater Edmonton region. Leisure in Edmonton The activities we choose to fill our free time go a long way to creating balance in our lives while connecting us to our communities. Culture and art, sports activities, recreation or exploring our many parks and historical sites all play an important role in keeping us active while reflecting our cultural values. Museums, historic sites, businesses and community organizations in the greater Edmonton area have come together to host tours and events that allow a glimpse into our past and the impact it's made on today. Additional events may have been added since the publication of this guide and will be listed on the website. Visit www.historicedmonton.ca for more information or call 780.439.2797. We would like to give special anks to... ~ Our Partners THE EDMONTON AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS THE PROUD SPONSOR OF THE HISTORIC FESTIVAL AND DOORS OPEN 2019 EDHS extends congratulations to the 54 partners who are making this celebration of our heritage a signature event in Edmonton's summer festival season. THE SOCIETY ALSO SPONSORS Speaker Series - Seven informative and entertaining talks about Edmonton's history are presented by local authors and historians from September to April each year. Newsletter - Published four times a year and featuring articles about Northern Alberta's heritage. Publications - Occasional publications about our region. History in the Classroom - The Society supports the History Centre in the Fort Heritage Precinct and presents free classroom visits to schools and community groups on the topics of the fur trade, Métis Nation and NWMP. History in the Community - Shirley Lowe offers presentations to community groups. Special Events - Occasionally EDHS sponsors bus tours and workshops for members and the general public. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EDHS AND ITS ACTIVITIES, PLEASE VISIT WWW.HISTORICEDMONTON.CA NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME EDHS IS A CHAPTER OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ALBERTA WWW.ALBERTAHISTORY.ORG legend FREE TO THE PUBLIC ADMISSION CHARGED WHEELCHAIR ACCESS DONATIONS ACCEPTED PARTIAL WHEELCHAIR ACCESS PRE-REGISTRATION GUIDED TOUR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE SELF-GUIDED TOUR Photo credit: City of Edmonton Archives EA-10-2926-4 The Historical Society of Alberta and the Edmonton and District Historical Society take no responsibility for the events shown. They are included for informational purposes only. Please confirm with the event organizers for any changes or cancellations. The Historical Society of Alberta and the Edmonton and District Historical Society will not be held liable for any damages or injuries caused directly or indirectly at the events in this publication. Please contact the event organizers for more information. tABLE OF CONTENTS EDMONTON AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY: FESTIVAL LAUNCH........ 6 UNION BANK INN FESTIVAL CONTEST............................................................... 7 ALBERTA AVIATION MUSEUM............................................................................ 9 ALBERTA FOOD TOURS....................................................................................... 9 ALBERTA FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS............................................................. 9 ALBERTA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY...................................................................10 ALBERTA HISTORY TOURS.............................................................................10-11 ALBERTA LEGACY DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY..................................................... 12 ALBERTA LEGISLATURE......................................................................................12 ALBERTA RAILWAY MUSEUM............................................................................ 12 ALL SAINTS' ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL............................................................... 13 ALLEY KAT BREWERY......................................................................................... 13 ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA................................................................................ 13 ART GALLERY OF ST. ALBERT............................................................................. 14 ARTS AND HERITAGE FOUNDATION................................................................. 15 BEVERLY HISTORICAL SOCIETY........................................................................ 16 BOARDWALK SAND ON WHYTE.........................................................................17 CITY OF EDMONTON..........................................................................................17 CITY OF EDMONTON ARCHIVES........................................................................17 DR. WOODS HOUSE MUSEUM........................................................................... 18 EDMONTON AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY........................................ 19 EDMONTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION........................................................19 EDMONTON HISTORICAL BOARD.................................................................... 21 EDMONTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - STRATHCONA............................................... 22 EDMONTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM............................. 22 EDMONTON RADIAL RAILWAY SOCIETY......................................................23,25 FAMILY HISTORY CENTRE..................................................................................25 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 780.439.2797 OR VISIT WWW.HISTORICEDMONTON.CA FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH....................................................................... 26 GERMANTOWN YEG........................................................................................... 27 GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA, ALBERTA COUNCIL ARCHIVES & MUSEUM....... 27 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH............................................................................27 HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY................................................................. 28 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH................................................................................... 28 JEWISH ARCHIVES & HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF EDMONTON....................... 29 JOHN WALTER MUSEUM................................................................................... 29 MCDOUGALL UNITED CHURCH...................................................................... 29 PARKS CANADA - ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK............................................. 30 PROVINCIAL ARCHIVES OF ALBERTA.............................................................. 31 RUTHERFORD HOUSE....................................................................................... 31 SAINT JOACHIM'S CATHOLIC CHURCH.......................................................... 32 ST. JOSEPH'S BASILICA...................................................................................... 32 STRATHCONA COUNTY LIBRARY..................................................................... 33 STRATHCONA COUNTY LIBRARY AND BOSS.................................................. 33 THE LOYAL EDMONTON REGIMENT MILITARY MUSEUM............................. 33 UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE VILLAGE.................................................. 34 UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA ARCHIVES............................................................... 34 Photo credit: City of Edmonton Archives EA-10-226-50 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 780.439.2797 OR VISIT WWW.HISTORICEDMONTON.CA EDMONTON AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY: HISTORIC FESTIVAL AND DOORS OPEN LAUNCH – Leisure in Edmonton Old Timers Cabin 9430 Scona Road, Edmonton 780-465-2139, E: [email protected] www.oldtimerscabin.net Join us on Canada Day for a full day of fun and activities – starting at 2 pm with a children's old-fashioned picnic followed by the launch of the 2019 Historic Festival at 4 pm. Wrap up the evening with music, food, game tables and fireworks. Free event until 6 pm, $20 after 6 pm for evening festivities hosted by the Northern Alberta Pioneers & Descendants Association. Mon. July 1, 2:00 pm 23rd Annual Historic Festival & Doors Open Leisure in Edmonton MONDAY, JULY 1st Go to ENTER TO WIN Edmonton.ctvnews.ca to enter for your chance to win! Enjoy One Night of Luxurious Accommodation at Alberta's Original 4 Star Boutique Hotel Designer Heritage Suite & Breakfast for Two Your Overnight Stay Includes: Luxury Suite with Queen Size Bed and Fireplace A la Carte Breakfast for two in Award Winning Madison's Grill Evening Guestroom Delivery of Wine & Cheese Approximate Retail Value $389 The contest runs from June 17 - June 28. 10053 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB. Toll Free: 1.888.423.3601 Direct: 780.423.3600 1 2 3 CROSSWORD 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 18 ACROSS 6. This church opened in 1913 10. This apartment block completed in 1909 11. This bridge completed in 1955 12. This hotel opened in 1915 14. This Armoury built in 1911 DOWN 15. The city's first modern skyscraper 17. This hockey team makes the Stanley Cup Finals in 1922 1. This bridge opened in 1952 18. The city's first shopping mall 2. This bridge opened in 1913 3. This theatre opened in 1965 4. This newspaper founded in 1903 5. Trading post established