Community Events are activities that would appeal to members of the Lake Country community.
The Central Okanagan Heritage Society (COHS) Heritage Awards luncheon takes place on Wednesday, February 21, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. at the Benvoulin Church & Reid Hall, Kelowna, from 12:00 noon to 2 p.m. The COHS Annual Heritage Awards is in its... [Continue Reading]
Heritage Week 2018, February 19 – 25: Activities in Lake Country Come and celebrate Heritage Week at the Lake Country Museum and Archives! On Wednesday, February 21st there will be a variety of interactive children’s activities. Ages 3 – 11... [Continue Reading]
A series of presentations by Dr. Duane Thomson of the Lake Country Museum & Archives discussing the early history of the interior of British Columbia. The presentations will include document studies. Registration is required. Code: 0418.088 Presenter: Dr. Duane Thomson,... [Continue Reading]
A presentation by Laura Neame, archivist of the Lake Country Museum & Archives, will take you on a visual tour of Lake Country, from the earliest days of the Okanagan Syilx people’s traditional fishing sites and summer villages, to the... [Continue Reading]
To the Manor born. An introduction to the historic Fintry Estate and the traditions surrounding an English Manor House The Fintry Estate is located on the west side of Okanagan Lake between Kelowna and Vernon within the BC Provincial Park. This... [Continue Reading]
“Are you downsizing? Are you decluttering? Have you inherited family items but have no room? Do you want to find an appreciative home for your family objects? The Greater Vernon Museum and Archives is bringing together their museum registrar and... [Continue Reading]
As part of their lecture series the Lake Country Museum & Archives and the Okanagan Regional Library present Gibson Heritage House with Rosemary Carter. Learn about the rich history of Gibson House, from its building in 1912 and the many uses... [Continue Reading]
As part of their lecture series the Lake Country Museum & Archives and the Okanagan Regional Library present Vernon Internment Camp, 1914-1920 with Don McNair. Learn about the role Vernon played hosting an Internment Camp for “enemy alien” civilians from... [Continue Reading]
Looking for an activity for your kids to do? Check out Mini Beasts and Super Bugs at the Okanagan Regional Library (Oyama Branch) on August 15th, 2017, from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Kids will learn about the amazing world of... [Continue Reading]
