Historic House Walking Tour
2021-07-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-07-17 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-07-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-07-31 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-08-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-08-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-08-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-08-28 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Edmonton) | Rotary Park (10th Ave and 2nd Street South)
Our Historic House Walking Tour takes place Saturday mornings from 10:30 – 11:30. It will run every Saturday in July and August.
The tour will depart from the farmer’s market at 10th Avenue on the South end of Rotary Park, and from there embark on a path through Cranbrook’s historic house district. The tour focuses early settlers in Cranbrook, why they came to Cranbrook, and how they made this town their home. The tour finishes at Baker Park, outside Colonel Baker’s house, the longest standing settler home in Cranbrook, and home to the man who founded the city.
Tickets are $7.50 and can be purchased online, below, or in person at the museum.
Thank you to Soulfood for their partnership in this year’s Summer Walking Tours. Soulfood is offering attendees of both our Downtown and Historic House Walking tour a free drink with the purchase of an entrée when they dine at the locally owned restaurant.
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Junior Paleontology Summer Camp - Evolution and Extinction - Day 2
2021-07-12 09:30 - 15:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Junior Paleontology is a kid’s summer program hosted by the Cranbrook History Centre, made possible by funding from the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines and Canada Summer Jobs. Each camp day, we will explore the unique paleontology and geology of the East Kootenays. Through fun, hands-on projects, fossil enthusiasts will learn about evolution, the environment, geology, and paleontology!
*Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, spaces will be limited to 12 children per class. Social distancing measures will be in place, as well as frequent hand washing and tool sanitization. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
To learn more visit: https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/program/summer-camps/

Downtown Historic Walking Tour
2021-07-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-09-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Outside Cranbrook Photo
Our Historic Downtown Walking Tour takes place Thursday nights from 7-8pm. It runs every Thursday in July and August. The tour will depart on Bake Street outside of Cranbrook Photo and visitors will walk throughout the downtown core. You will learn about the many historic buildings that once populated Cranbrook’s historic downtown, some that are not longer present today. The tour concludes outside the Mount Baker Hotel, a restored 1923 building that now houses a local restaurant and our 2021 walking tour partner, Soulfood, and the renovated hotel. Tickets are $7.50 and can be purchased online, below, or in person at the museum.
Thank you to Soulfood for their partnership in this year’s Summer Walking Tours. Soulfood is offering attendees of both our Downtown and Historic House Walking tour a free drink with the purchase of an entrée when they dine at the locally owned restaurant.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Junior Paleontology Summer Camp – Fossils - Day 3
2021-07-19 09:30 - 16:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada

Junior Paleontology Summer Camp – Paleontology - Day 4
2021-07-26 09:30 - 15:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada

Ed Talk - Lost Cranbrook: Memories of the Post Office 50 Years After its Demolition
2021-08-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
POSTPONED EVENT:
Please note that this event is no longer taking place on July 21st. It has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. It will now take place on Wednesday August 4th, 2021 from 7:00-8:00PM MT.

On July 6th, 1971 Cranbrook’s historic post office was demolished after 58 years standing as an architectural highlight on Baker Street. This July, 50 years later, we invite local historian and Cranbrookian, Jim Cameron, to share the history of the 1913 post office and how its demolition came to be. Jim Cameron will be presenting his talk in our historic Royal Alexandra Hall, the first in-person public program that we will be hosting following the province’s reopening.
An Introduction to the Post Office History: In 1908, the dominion government announced the purchase of three vacant city lots on the corner of Baker Street and Hanson Avenue, to serve as the site of a Dominion Post Office and Customs building. The plans for the structure gained immediate approval among the people Cranbrook, not least for its handsome appearance but also for its importance in the establishment of the city as a district centre. The Post Office, perhaps the most admired and photographed building in Cranbrook over the years, opened in 1913, and served the city well until a warm July day in 1971, when, in a great cloud of dust and disbelief, it completely disappeared.
More About Our Presenter:
Jim Cameron was born and raised in Cranbrook, B.C., where his family roots go back well over a century. A professional musician, artist and author, he has dedicated a great deal of time and research to local Cranbrook history. Writer of the popular and long-running newspaper column “Janus – Cranbrook Then and Now,” he has more recently authored two very successful history books: Cranbrook Then and Now – Volumes One and Two.

Please note:
This event will be taking place in person at the Royal Alexandra Hall. For this reason, we are limiting our capacity to 50 registrations. If you register for the event and can no longer make it, please notify us so that we can make the seat available to a different attendee.
For those who are not comfortable attending the event in person, we will livestream the presentation on youtube. It will also be kept on our youtube page for those who want to re-visit or who are not available to attend the event.

Junior Paleontology Summer Camp – Geology- Day 1
2021-08-09 09:30 - 15:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Junior Paleontology is a kid’s summer program hosted by the Cranbrook History Centre, made possible by funding from the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines and Canada Summer Jobs. Each camp day, we will explore the unique paleontology and geology of the East Kootenays. Through fun, hands-on projects, fossil enthusiasts will learn about evolution, the environment, geology, and paleontology!
*Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, spaces will be limited to 12 children per class. Social distancing measures will be in place, as well as frequent hand washing and tool sanitization. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
To learn more visit: https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/program/summer-camps/
Or Click Here to register now.

Junior Paleontology Summer Camp – Evolution and Extinction - Day 2
2021-08-16 09:30 - 15:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada

Junior Paleontology Summer Camp – Fossils - Day 3
2021-08-23 09:30 - 15:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Junior Paleontology is a kid’s summer program hosted by the Cranbrook History Centre, made possible by funding from the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines and Canada Summer Jobs. Each camp day, we will explore the unique paleontology and geology of the East Kootenay. Through fun, hands-on projects, fossil enthusiasts will learn about evolution, the environment, geology, and paleontology!
*Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, spaces will be limited to 12 children per class. Social distancing measures will be in place, as well as frequent hand washing and tool sanitization. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
To learn more visit: https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/program/summer-camps/ or Click Here to register now.

Junior Paleontology Summer Camp – Paleontology - Day 4
2021-08-30 09:30 - 15:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada

Paleontology Lecture & Reception
2021-09-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Are you interested in Paleontology, but never had the chance to learn about the topic? Do you want a chance to get up-close with the private collections of local paleontologists? Are you looking to meet like-minded individuals in a fun learning environment?
If so, be sure to join the Cranbrook History Centre on Tuesday, September 14th between 7:00 – 10:00pm MT for our 2021 Paleontology Lecture and Reception.
The reception will feature:

A Recognition Ceremony for local paleontologist, Côme Plourde, whose discoveries have had a huge impact on paleontology in our region.
“Introduction to Paleontology in the Columbia Basin“. A lecture by featured paleontologist, Guy Santucci. He will speak to the amazing specimens that can be found locally in the Columbia Basin, and share what it’s really like to delve into amateur paleontology.
A Catered Reception featuring pastries made by local business, Hot Shots, and a cash bar.
Private Fossil Collections on Display, with a chance to speak with local amateur paleontologists about their collections and their work.

Register now for a chance to talk everything Paleontology and Fossil-related with us! Tickets are $10.00 for members, and $15.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is required, please follow the link below to the registration page.
Members use discount code: CHCMEM5 at checkout.
REGISTER HERE
Please Note: We are following all regional public health recommendations. As such we are limiting the number of attendees to 50, and requiring pre-registration. We ask attendees to wear masks when they are not seated at their tables. All drinking and eating should take place while seated.

Thank you to the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines and Scotiabank for supporting the local paleo community through this Lecture and Reception.

Paleontology Field School : Day 1
2021-09-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
The Cranbrook History Centre Paleontology Field School features 4-days of programming around building amateur paleontology skills.
The Field School: Day 1 is the second day of programming, following the program’s opening Lecture and Reception. It will take place as a full day of programming on September 18th, where attendees will be visiting the KM62 site on the Bull River.
The site, specifically chosen by Guy Santucci and Dr. Howard Allen, will be the perfect place for them to lead interpretation of the geological and paleontological formations found there. They will guide you through the paleontological process to find fossils of your own. Lunch is included in the price and, it consists of a sandwich, a square, and a drink from local business Auntie Barb’s Bakery. All tools and safety equipment will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE: Participants are required to use their own vehicles to reach the site. Maps, directions, and GPS coordinates will be provided to all participants to ensure safe arrival to the site. All-Wheel Drive cars with ground clearance are required to get to the sites. If you do not have this access we will organize ride sharing for those who are willing to go to the site together.
Registration limited to 15 people, so be sure to register before it’s too late!
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Paleontology Field School: Day Two
2021-09-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
The Cranbrook History Centre Paleontology Field School features 4-days of programming around building amateur paleontology skills.
The Field School: Day 3 is the third day of programming. On this day, the group will be going to Site 15, also located on the Bull River. A little further to reach, this site provides additional interpretive opportunities to learn about what this area looked like 350 millions years ago. Guy Santucci and Dr. Howard Allen will continue to provide guidance for all participants to find and uncover their very own fossils to take home. Lunch is included in the price and, it consists of a sandwich, a square, and a drink from local business Auntie Barb’s Bakery. All tools and safety equipment will be provided, as well as GPS coordinates to ensure safe arrival. Just like Day One, participants will have to provide their own vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE: Participants are required to use their own vehicles to reach the site. Maps, directions, and GPS coordinates will be provided to all participants to ensure safe arrival to the site. All-Wheel Drive cars with ground clearance are required to get to the sites. If you do not have this access we will organize ride sharing for those who are willing to go to the site together.
Registration limited to 15 people, so be sure to register before it’s too late!
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Toddler Tuesday
2021-09-28 10:30 - 23:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Toddler Tuesdays is an off-season (September – May) program that takes place at the Cranbrook History Centre on the last Tuesday of every month.
As a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering with the Cranbrook Public Library to conduct the monthly program. The hour long program consists of a free story time led by the library, and a fun and family friendly craft activity to complete afterwards. Entry to the program is free, but due to space restrictions, registration is mandatory.
This upcoming Toddler Tuesday is September 28th:
Books we’ll be reading: To be Announced
Craft Activity: Colouring-in your own Train Buttons
Recommended Ages: 2-5

Paleontology Lab Visit
2021-09-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Chris New’s Paleontology Lab
The Cranbrook History Centre Paleontology Field School features 4-days of programming around building amateur paleontology skills.
The Paleontology Lab visit is the fourth and final day of programming, following the program’s opening Lecture and Reception, and two full days out in the field.
The lab consists of a visit to Chris New’s personal Fossil Preparation Laboratory. Chris New is a local paleontologist who has expertise collecting fossils in the Cranbrook region. His lab is the site where many fossils now housed in the museum collection were prepared.
During the visit, Chris will provide you with a personal tour of his lab and discuss the different tools and techniques used to prepare his outstanding specimens.
Because of the lab size, participants will register for a 30-minute time slot. A museum staff member will be present throughout all of the lab visits to ensure that safety and public health protocols are being followed.
Registration for the Paleontology Lab visit is included in the purchase of a Field School date in the program. Spaces are limited for the Field School, so please register early to ensure yourself a spot.
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Ed Talk: Sharing our Story , Living on a Métis Road Allowance
2021-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Event, Zoom Meeting Platform, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
**Our September Ed Talk will be taking place on Zoom**
Join the Cranbrook History Centre on Zoom on September 29th to welcome Métis Elder Marie Schoenthal, and cutural facilitator, Amy Cross. From 7 – 8:30 pm MT we will be diving into Marie’s lived experience growing up on a Métis Road Allowance.
Marie lived on a Métis Road Allowance until she was 15 years old, and shares her experiences of living off the land, harvesting animals, berries and living in a small one-room house with her family. Marie grew up speaking Michif, the traditional language of the Métis people and discusses the transition school and learning English. This in-depth story shares the hardships of living off the land, and the abuse that she faced growing up. This is a once in a lifetime experience that journey’s you back to the early 1900’s in Canadian history, Marie’s story is educational, heartwarming, engaging and is appropriate for all ages.

About Our Speakers:
Marie Schoenthal, Métis Elder, mentor, and Kokum was raised in the small road allowance community in Crooked Lake, Saskatchewan, where she grew up with 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Marie is a fluent Michif speaker, who has very involved in the Métis community in Medicine Hat and Calgary, teaching Michif, jigging and cultural practices to community members. Marie currently lives in Calgary, and has 3 children 4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. She enjoys being with her family, listening to old time fiddle music, jigging and a good belly laugh.

Amy Cross is a Métis woman who is very proud of her Métis cultural background, and infuses it into all aspects of her life. She has worked in the Indigenous field for over 20 years, in various capacities, although her passion is the Métis people and culture. Amy, has taken her inspiration from her mentors Marie Schoenthal and Jeannette Hansen both Métis Elders, and respected in the Métis community across Canada. Amy, can also be found in nature, and infuses her love of the environment into her art. Her current passion is pebble art and has recently, started a business called Pebble Art from Nature. Amy, is married has two children, and currently living in Cranbrook BC.
