Alberta's Historic Places
8820 112 St NW T6G 2P8 Edmonton, AB, Canada

After three decades of conservation work, the historic Duke of Sutherland Bungalow just outside Brooks is nearly complete. Learn about the process and backstory below. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//heart-of-a-historic-p/

Local filmmaker Omar Mouallem is about to release a documentary on the story of Burger Baron. How did these burger joints end up being owned entirely by the Lebanese community in Alberta? Find out below! https://albertashistoricplaces.com/2021//15/the-last-baron/

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Feeling excited for winter already? Then read about a winter carnival scandal in Banff, Alberta, 1955. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//sour-grapes-the-banff/

Alberta Culture and Status of Women, in partnership with the Friends of the Forts Society, are proud to announce the publication of Opponents and Neighbours: Fort George and Buckingham House and the Early Fur Trade on the North Saskatchewan River 1792 to 1800. Read about the work that went into publishing the manuscript, and where you can grab yourself a copy. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//opponents-and-neighbo/

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The complete volume of the latest Archaeological Survey of Alberta Occasional Paper Series has just been released! Download it for free here: https://albertashistoricplaces.com//archaeological-discov/

The Provincial Archives of Alberta opened their doors to the public in mid-June. While in-person research and archival work was shut down for several months, staff at the PAA continued to acquire, preserve and make available records of provincial significance. Reference Archivist Natalia Pietrzykowski tell you how. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//how-do-albertas-archi/

The Alberta Register of Historic Places is a database where you can search for information on just about anything that's provincially or municipally significant. Learn how to use it now: https://albertashistoricplaces.com/2021/07/21/hermis/

Did you know that some of Alberta's parks and green spaces are designated historical resources? Now's the perfect time to do some explorin'! https://albertashistoricplaces.com//this-summer-enjoy-som/

The Provincial Archives of Alberta are open once again! And there's a new exhibit for you to experience. Yee haw! https://albertashistoricplaces.com//beauty-pageant-exhibi/

Historical reseacher Matt Hiltermann of the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3 traces the history of Métis settlement around the Belly River region in southern Alberta. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//from-buffalo-hunting-/

Amber Valley is a rural community located approximately 125 kilometres northeast of Edmonton and 25 kilometres east of Athabasca. In 1911, a large number of Black Americans left Oklahoma for a new home in north-central Alberta, seeking escape from racism and discrimination. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//canada-post-commemora/

When Albertans hear the Lougheed name, they likely think of late premier Peter Lougheed. Others may may also be familiar with his grandfather, Sir James Alex Lougheed. Much less discussed, however, is the matriarch of the Lougheed family: Lady Isabella Clark Hardisty Lougheed. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//lady-lougheed-metis-m/

Jack Brink, former curator at the Royal Alberta Museum and prominent archaeologist, recently received the Order of Canada. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//renowned-alberta-arch/

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Join the Historic Resources Management Branch as we celebrate GIS Day 2020. GIS, or geographic information science, is a scientific framework for gathering, analyzing and visualizing geographic data to help us make better decisions. At the Historic Resources Management Branch, we have been using GIS since the early 2000s to better understand our historic resources. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//geographic-informati/

It's Métis Week! We are grateful to Matt Hiltermann and Métis Nation of Alberta - Region 3 for sharing their knowledge and research with us. Through an extensive search of census records and archival material, Matt tells the story of the many Métis families who lived at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers, and who contributed to the social fabric of Rouleauvilleone of Calgary’s oldest neighbourhoods. Although we are unable to celebrate together in person, the Metis Nation of Alberta and Métis Nation of Alberta - Region 3 have scheduled a full week of virtual videos, presentations and memorials for us to enjoy and learn from, from the comfort of home. We hope you have the opportunity to take in some programming! https://albertashistoricplaces.com//the-metis-of-rouleauv/

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Today, on #OrangeShirtDay, the Heritage Division of Alberta Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women is pleased to release a new resource guide to assist researchers, former students, Survivors, Survivor groups or communities to research and recognize residential school sites and stories. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//recognizing-and-resea/

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On July 24, 2018, Driftpile Cree Nation conducted a site visit with representatives of the Historic Resources Management Branch. The purpose of the site visit was to identify the Drift-Pile Camp referenced in the journal of George Mercer Dawson, as he traveled what is now Alberta for the Geological Survey of Canada in the late 1800s. Can this location be found again? https://albertashistoricplaces.com//reverting-colonial-ca/

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Fifty years ago tomorrow, a trainload of famous rock, blues and country stars rolled into Calgary for one of the most unique music festival experiences everThe Festival Express. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//train-kept-a-rollin-a/

Welcome to the first in a series of blog posts developed with municipalities in mind who either have or are considering undertaking Municipal Historic Resource designation. This series is intended to serve as a refresher on how to evaluate sites, develop Statements of Significance, determine periods of significance and develop Statements of Integrity. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//municipal-historic-re/

Oki! June is National Indigenous History Month, an invitation to honour the history, diversity, strength and contemporary achievements of Indigenous peoples. Aboriginal Consultation Advisers Blair First Rider and Laura Golebiowski, both based in Treaty 7 territory, met at the Okotoks Erratic this spring to discuss the significance of the site to the Blackfoot Confederacy. https://albertashistoricplaces.com//our-record-in-stone-b/

This Friday, June 19, 2020, marks the 106th anniversary of the Hillcrest Mine Disaster, the worst underground mine disaster in Canadian history. This week's st...ories from the Crowsnest Comics will look at "Canada's Worst Mine Disaster - the Julia Elick Story"! The Frank Slide Centre reopened June 20, 2020. #MuseumFromHome #gocrowsnest #ABMuseums #MuseumsDoMore See more

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Love is in the air! Michel Normand and Rose Plante were a married metis couple who followed Father Lacombe from Lac St. Anne and were some of the first settlers... of St. Albert! Michel helped with the construction of the Father Lacombe chapel. The couple had no children themselves, but were known for taking care of orphans around the community. They both traveled the province occasionally to help with the foundations of other missions! See more

Museum From Home - Park Drag Hat Holder #museumfromhome #remingtoncarriagemuseum #history

Stories from the Crowsnest Comics will now look at "Shoot-out at the Bellevue Cafe"! The Frank Slide Centre reopened June 20,2020. #MuseumFromHome #gocrowsnest #ABMuseums #MuseumsDoMore

Museum From Home - Half and Half Restoration #museumfromhome #remingtoncarriagemuseum #restoration

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The next coloring page from the Crowsnest Comics is from, "Shoot-out at the Bellevue Cafe"! #MuseumFromHome #gocrowsnest #ABMuseums #MuseumsDoMore

The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre remains closed for now, but we are reviewing our operations to determine how and when we can welcome Albertans back in a safe and responsible way. Please keep watching our website and social media channels for updates.

Museum From Home - Bullwagon #museumfromhome #remingtoncarriagemuseum #bullwagon Picture Credit: Bull wagon... ID 94432044 Vitpho | Dreamstime.com

Stories from the Crowsnest Comics will now look at "Black Beauty, A Crowsnest Pass Tyrannosaurus rex"! The Frank Slide Centre reopened June 20,2020. #MuseumFromHome #gocrowsnest #ABMuseums #MuseumsDoMore

The next coloring page from the Crowsnest Comics is from, "Black Beauty, A Crowsnest Pass Tyrannosaurus rex"! #MuseumFromHome #gocrowsnest #ABMuseums #MuseumsDoMore

Museum From Home - Caboose Photo Credit: ID 147777768 Darren Dwayne Frazier | Dreamstime.com... ID 35284774 Igor Dolgov | Dreamstime.com ID 114920559 Jef Wodniack | Dreamstime.com #museumfromhome #remingtoncarriagemuseum

Museum From Home - Bobsleigh Picture Credit: ID 161712775 Pavlo Syvak | Dreamstime.com

Stories from the Crowsnest Comics will now look at "The Legend of the Lost Lemon Mine"! The Frank Slide Centre reopened June 20,2020. #MuseumFromHome #gocrowsnest #ABMuseums #MuseumsDoMore

The next coloring page from the Crowsnest Comics is from, "The Legend of the Lost Lemon Mine"! #MuseumFromHome #gocrowsnest #ABMuseums #MuseumsDoMore

#museumfromhome #remingtoncarriagemuseum #stagecoach photo credits: Photo 30779277 Karen Foley - Dreamstime.com... ID 100418664 Sandra Gharabaghli | Dreamstime.com

Stories from the Crowsnest Comics will now look at Big Charlie and The Frank Slide"! The Frank Slide Centre reopened June 20,2020. #MuseumFromHome #gocrowsnest #ABMuseums #MuseumsDoMore

Upon review of the Father Lacombe Chapel, we have determined that given the nature of our museum and its close quarters, we will be unable to safely implement m...easures and procedures that adhere to public health guidelines. As such, we will remain closed until further notice. We will continue to post on our website and social media channels. See more

Upon review of Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site, we have determined that given the nature of our museum and its close quarters, we will be unable to s...afely implement measures and procedures that adhere to public health guidelines. As such, we will remain closed until further notice. We will continue to post on our website and social media channels. See more

Upon review of Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site, we have determined that given the nature of our museum and its close quarters, we will be unable to sa...fely implement measures and procedures that adhere to public health guidelines. As such, we will remain closed until further notice. We will continue to post on our website and social media channels. See more

Museum From Home - Barouche One of the many elegant vehicles on display at the Remington Carriage Museum. #museumfromhome #remingtoncarriagemuseum

Museum From Home - Yellowstone Wagon #museumfromhome #remingtoncarriagemuseum Photo Credits:... ID 79344036 Moose Henderson | Dreamstime.com ID 152934865 Sergio Boccardo | Dreamstime.com ID 178826009 Tamifreed | Dreamstime.com Photo 26121106 Djtomsten Hammarsten - Dreamstime.com

Stories from the Crowsnest Comics will now look at I Survived the Frank Slide! The Frank Slide Centre reopened on June 20, 2020. #MuseumFromHome #gocrowsnest #ABMuseums #MuseumsDoMore

Museum From Home - Hearse #museumfromhome #remingtoncarriagemuseum Hearse ... ID 89373336 Aliaksandr Hulko | Dreamstime.com ID 26705503 Pniesen | Dreamstime.com ID 161957289 Procyab | Dreamstime.com

Mr. Bear loved cuddling the buckskin until he learned it was brain tanned. But Mr. Bear, that's what makes it so soft! #MuseumFromHome

Tea and Tales: Social Distancing Edition Where do we get our stories? Some are recorded in books- here’s a book we’re reading right now. What are your favourite history books? Share them with us! #MuseumFromHome

The Crowsnest Comics have been an wonderful asset to the the Frank Slide! Please join us over the coming weeks as we talk about the stories that inspired the comics. #MuseumFromHome #gocrowsnest #crowsnesthistory #albertahistory #experiencealbertahistory #ABMuseums #MuseumsDoMore

Before Mr. Bear even started his tour he insisted that his picture needed to be taken with the rest of the models. Have you taken a picture with the models too? #MuseumFromHome

Tea and Tales: Social Distancing Edition Last summer, Victoria Settlement invited visitors to join us one day a week to share memories over a cup of tea. We mis...s hearing your stories. Since we can’t meet up in person right now, let’s swap our tales online. We’ll share some stories about Victoria Settlement’s past, and you can share yours. We’d love to hear from you! Stay tuned for our first story in a couple days. #MuseumFromHome See more

Welcome to our new series, Museum From Home. #museumfromhome #remingtoncarriagemuseum Photo accreditation:... Photo 52006387 Everett Collection Inc. - Dreamstime.com Photo 52028615 Everett Collection Inc. - Dreamstime.com

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The museum has found a parts vehicle to help with the restoration of our 1958 Canada Diesel Heavy Tractor Truck! We had previously thought that our truck was th...e sole survivor, but a friend of the museum located this one in Regina, Saskatchewan. It is nearly identical to ours, other than a slight variation in the shape of the grille. This truck will not only supply hard-to-find parts but will also act as a template in the reassembly of our Canada Diesel.