Norman Wells Historical Centre
23 Mackenzie Drive, Box 145 X0E 0V0 Norman Wells, NT, Canada

The Norman Wells Historical Society will close for inventory on Monday December 01. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Happy Halloween ! All you little ghosts and goblins drop by the Norman Wells Historical Centre for candy and glow sticks. First Air Airline had donated glow sticks to our 25th anniversary celebrate, but I forgot to hand them out, so come and grab a few today :)

Had a great Social Media workshop yesterday hosted by The Hotkey Marketing Group's Jason Knibbs. Visit here often for pictures, community updates and special events.

Industry, Tourism and Investment is celebrating ART's week from September 21-28, 2013. Come celebrate with us at the Norman Wells Historical Centre! Monday, September 23rd at 7pm - 9pm: ... Basics of photography with Sue Wright (bring your camera) Tuesday, September 24th at 7pm - 9pm: Beaded key chains with Cam Lebel Wednesday, September 25th at 7pm - 9pm: Basics of Traditional Drumming with Russell Manuel Thursday, September 26th at 7pm - 9pm: Story telling by elder Edward Hodgson Snacks and beverages will be provided!

Youth Mural Project & Adult Portrait Painting Classes Just a reminder that the Norman Wells Historical Centre will be hosting a mural painting class for youth aged 10-17 with facilitator and artist Laurie McGaw every Tuesday over a five week period beginning July 30th (Tomorrow). Laurie will also be instructing portrait drawing and oil painting classes for adults, every Thursday evening and Saturday afternoons, respectively. All materials will be provided. Call 587-2415 or email [email protected] for more information and to reserve your spot, space is limited! Also for the youth joining the mural painting class, tomorrow will be a bit of brainstorming and drawing down ideas for the mural, and if you can possibly bring a plastic can or little container for the variety of paints that can be put out, we have a lot thank you.

To All Norman Wells Citizens, Young & Old: What would you like to see on the new community mural at the museum? Do you have some ideas you would like to share? Portrait artist Laurie McGaw, will be helping folks create a mural over the next 5 weeks. Please come and join in the fun! This Wednesday night at 7 o'clock, we'll have a "Brainstorming Session" to gather ideas for the community mural. Coffee, tea & cookies will be provided!

Historical Centre's Hours for July & August: Monday to Friday: 10 am - 5:30 pm Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm Sundays: 12 pm - 4 pm... The Historical Centre will be closed Monday, August 5th for the civic holiday.

The Norman Wells Historical Centre will be featuring the artwork of local Artist, Barb Cote from July 23rd August 9th inclusive. Exhibit consists of framed original drawings, stretched canvas prints, as well as framed and unframed 8 x 10 prints. Artist will be on site during the week.

The Norman Wells Historical Society would like to extend a big thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors, and visitors who helped make the 2013 Aboriginal Day Celebration this past weekend a great success! Thank you to Imperial Oil Ltd, the Norman Wells Land Corporation, GNWT Industry, Tourism & Investment, Northern Store, and the Royal Canadian Legion. A special thank you goes out to Matco Transportation for volunteering their time, equipment, and manpower to move the picnic tables to the museum, and to Kelly McCoy Enterprises for donating their time and effort to set up the stage (on short notice to boot)! We could never host such an event on our own, so we appreciate all of your assistance and efforts immensely!

The Norman Wells Historical Society is the proud recipient of the Petroleum History Society's 2012 Preservation Award. The award is given in recognition of the Norman Wells Historical Society's efforts to preserve the historical legacy of the petroleum industry in Norman Wells and region through the exhibits and research support offered at the Norman Wells Historical Centre. Sarah attended the Awards Ceremony in Calgary this past month to accept the award on behalf of the Historical Society.