Government House Historical Society
4607 Dewdney Ave S4T1B7 Regina, SK, Canada

Government House Historical Society mourns the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh, this morning, Friday, April 9, 2021. Our deepest condolences to Her Majesty the Queen and all members of the Royal Family. For more information, please click on this link http://www.ltgov.sk.ca/. Tourism Regina Tourism Saskatchewan MacKenzie Art Gallery Royal Saskatchewan Museum Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan Museums Association of Saskatchewan Rebecca Otitoju Nadine Johnson President, Government House Historical Society

It's Heritage Week! Heritage week is February 15 to 21, 2021 and is a week to tell Canada’s collective stories through our special places, whether they are hist...oric lighthouses or schools, places of faith, industrial complexes, or cultural landscapes. Our shared heritage in all its forms has the power to create a sense of belonging. This week Government House will be sharing a series of posts to celebrate the history of the Government House Historical Society and the parts they have played in the heritage of Government House. Saving the House Did you know Government House was almost demolished? In 1971, a number of historically minded people belonging to various groups [including the Regina Chamber of Commerce, Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire, Regina Council of Women and the City of Regina] banded together to form the Society for the Preservation and Restoration of Saskatchewan House (later the Government House Historical Society) to save the house. By 1980, many of the house’s historical contents and fixtures were returned or restored. The GHHS continues to preserve, promote and enhance Government House as a public heritage site. #HeritageWeek2021 #GovernmentHouseSK Government House Historical Society Museums Association of Saskatchewan Heritage Saskatchewan

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and you want an exciting evening to enjoy with your loved one. Registration for Valentine’s Day Virtual Trivia Night is still opened till 11.59pm Thursday February 11, 2021. Visit https://govhousesociety.ca/valentines-day-virtual-trivia-n/ to register and thank you for your support for Government House Historical Society! Government House - Saskatchewan Tourism Saskatchewan Tourism Regina Museums Association of Saskatchewan

Valentine’s Day Virtual Trivia Night Are you missing some healthy competition to show off your trivia knowledge? Why not try your hand with Government House Historical Society’s Valentine’s Day Virtual Trivia Night? With categories like Romantic Movies and All Things Chocolate, you are sure to find a category that will be entertaining and challenging! Other rounds will include Great Canadian Love Songs, Date Night and Government House. With cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd,... there’s bound to be a fierce competition to bring home the top prize! Registration is only $20 so be sure to sign up for a fun Valentine’s Day activity (50% of all proceeds go to support the work of Government House Historical Society). The trivia night starts at 7pm (Saskatchewan time) on February 14th and will be open to people from around the world! Visit https://govhousesociety.ca/valentines-day-virtual-trivia-n/ to register and thank you for your support for Government House Historical Society! Government House - Saskatchewan Tourism Regina Tourism Saskatchewan Heritage Saskatchewan Museums Association of Saskatchewan See more

Over the next few weeks, Government House will be presenting a new series, Government House Artifacts. We hope you enjoy getting a closer look at some of the it...ems in the House. The Cutter Now, you’re probably wondering why we don’t call the cutter a sleigh The biggest differences between a cutter and a sleigh is the size. Cutters were created for leisurely driving among one or two couples. They were meant to be snug and comfortable (often used for courting). Sleighs, though, were built to accommodate a larger group. They offer a larger capacity so entire families or groups of people can travel together. The cutter in Government House originally belonged to Lieutenant Governor George Brown. It was passed down from one LG to the next until 1945 when it was turned over to the care of the RCMP. The Cutter came back to Government House after the new addition was added in 2005 and is displayed along with the landau in the Queen Elizabeth lI Wing. #yourhistory #GovernmentHouseSK Regina Senior Citizens' Centre Government House Historical Society Museums Association of Saskatchewan Tourism Regina Tourism Saskatchewan

Stitching Stories Tea Cozie The item made its way from India to England, then to Canada and was finally donated by a Regina resident. It is made with various me...tallic threads and shapes on a saffron-yellow cotton. Indonesian Patch This is a modern piece created with the technique known as Kalaga and was purchased by an EAC member. It is made with sequins and tinseled cording on a black velvet background. The elephant is a padded applique. Kalagas originated in Burma (Myanmar) many centuries ago. Cloth is stretched over a frame and then beautiful heavy metallic thread is sewn into place by hand. Sometimes padding and sequins are added to give a three-dimensional effect. Kalagas are famous for having backgrounds crafted in beautiful swirled patterns of sequins. Kalagas are generally made from linen, silk, velvet and cotton embellished with sequins, embroidery, beads, pearls. #StitchingStories #GovernmentHouseSK Government House Historical Society Regina Stitchery Guild KinderBuzz.com Tourism Regina

You Are Invited... You are invited to virtually visit Government House and experience the splendour of the season from your own home. (Go to https://youtu.be/zM...3ox73fACs to watch the video.) Government House is offering a virtual Victorian Christmas Traditions vignette along with a tour of Government House's decorations (this is different than our FB Live events) and some holiday music played on our player piano. Join Amédée & Henriette Forget, their guest Eliza Parker and Mary, their maid as they finalize preparations for their 1905 Christmas celebrations. Hear the stories of how many Christmas traditions (Christmas trees, Christmas crackers, turkey for Christmas dinner, etc.) originated. Go https://youtu.be/zM3ox73fACs to watch the video.

Tomorrow morning is the last day for Christmas order for you to pick up your order also tomorrow afternoon . Visit our Online Market www.govhousesociety.ca/shop to place your order. Thank you for your continued support. Government House - Saskatchewan Tourism Regina Tourism Saskatchewan

Here's the second episode of the LG Offices - Then and Now! The west wing of Government House houses the LG offices today. BUT that wasn't always the case. Whe...n the House was built in the late 1800s, the north wing held the kitchen, pantry, etc. on the main floor and staffing quarters on the second floor. Join us on the next five Thursdays get a look at a part of Government House that many people do not get to see! #GovernmentHouseSK #YourHistory Government House Historical Society Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Tourism Regina Tourism Saskatchewan

Many products ON SALE on our Online Market https://govhousesociety.ca/shop/. Christmas shopping made easy and affordable with sale going on and the new products added. Thank you for your continued support. Government House - Saskatchewan Tourism Regina Tourism Saskatchewan

December Tea with a Twist is cancelled due to the rising incidence of COVID-19. This decision will be re-examined in 2021. To accommodate your possible December orders, today’s deadline has been moved to tomorrow, Wednesday October 28 at 2.00pm. For online order please go to this link https://govhousesociety.ca/victorian-tea-with-a-twist-orde/. If you prefer not to do online order, then print this form https://govhousesociety.ca//VICTORIAN-TEA-WITH-A-TWIST-REQ for details on different ways to place your order. We thank you for your continued support! Government House - Saskatchewan Tourism Regina Tourism Saskatchewan

Easy and safe way to shop for your family. GHHS ONLINE MARKET is now LIVE. Check out those unique items by going to this link https://govhousesociety.ca/shop/. Thank you for your continued support. Government House - Saskatchewan Tourism Saskatchewan Tourism Regina Whitewood Historical Museum

New pickup date for Tea with a Twist is Friday October 30th NOT November 6th as previously planned. We apologize for the inconveniences this change might cause. Please put in your order if you have not done so by 4pm October 27th by going to this link https://govhousesociety.ca/victorian-tea-with-a-twist-orde/. If you prefer not to do online order, then print this form https://govhousesociety.ca//VICTORIAN-TEA-WITH-A-TWIST-REQ for details on different ways to place your order. Thanks for your support! Tourism Regina Tourism Saskatchewan

Orders for the November Tea with a Twist is now open with a new (but limited quantity) selection you could keep as Christmas dessert. Thank you for your support since the Tea with a Twist project started. Place your order for November 6th pickup by going to this link https://govhousesociety.ca/victorian-tea-with-a-twist-orde/. If you prefer not to do online order, then print this form https://govhousesociety.ca//VICTORIAN-TEA-WITH-A-TWIST-REQ for details on different ways to place your order. Thanks for your support! Tourism Regina Tourism Saskatchewan Mckenzie Art Gallery Royal Saskatchewan Museum

Wednesday September 30 by 2.00 pm is the deadline to order for October 2nd pick up of our Tea with a Twist. You have some hours to go and you do not want to miss the selections for October because it will change in November as well. Please go online https://govhousesociety.ca/victorian-tea-with-a-twist-orde/ to place your order. Please Note: - We have special Christmas selection coming with the November order. - As with all other fundraising efforts, all profits go to support events, projects, acquisitions and activities at Government House. Thank you for your support. Tourism Regina Tourism Saskatchewan