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"Museums need both collections and connections. Curators need to collect, and connect. It’s the combination that give museums their power," Steven Lubar.

Members of the City of Salmon Arm's Community Heritage Commission like to recognize those who contribute to the conservation of built heritage in our our community. They also like a good party. This year the awards to go...

Trudy loved R.J. Haney Heritage Village. Her visit last summer was something to remember.

Alf Peterson passed away December 24, 2022 - just shy of his goal to reach 95.

In 2022 staff and volunteers in the archives served over 190 people. Sometimes research questions are simple and easy to answer. Sometimes they take a bit of work. We especially love it when we learn something new!

It started with a phone call. Diane Ambil and I were talking about an article I wanted to see in the next publication of the Okanagan Historical Society Reports. As the OHS’s local editor, Diane was thrilled with a proposed piece on Mah Yick—owner of a hand laundry who bucked a trend. I’m not sure how we landed on a subject so dear to my heart. Maybe my nearing retirement brought it on. I told Diane my news—that I was pleased the executive agreed I could stay on next...

Knúcwentwecw - the bridges built by Dr. Mary Thomas, is an exhibit that exhibit celebrates the work of Dr. Mary Thomas. It is a collection of portraits, artefacts, and audio interviews that illustrate the impact Dr. Mary had on people, both indigenous and non. She was a woman ahead of her time.

Every once in a while a researcher has a question that feels out of the blue. This summer there have been a several questions no one has asked before. Luckily, our receptionist Ashley is pretty careful about taking messages. Ashley told me, “John called. He’d like to know where the post office was in White Lake. Will you call him back?” “Of course I will!” I responded. I called John. He told me he’d lived most of his life in White Lake and someone...

A new landmark sculpture was unveiled at Marine Peace Park on June 25th. In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, the piece is like a handshake between cultures.

The Lingford & Honey Photography Studio is the 7th diorama to be completed at R.J. Haney Heritage Village. A dream is becoming a reality.