Cranbrook History Centre

Ed Talk - June 2022
2022-06-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Edmonton) | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
On June 29th, The Cranbrook History Centre will be hosting an Ed Talk the likes of which have never been seen before! For the first time ever June’s Ed Talk will give you not only a lecture from four of the Kootenay’s most dynamic local musicians–but also a musical performance! Also, including a cash bar for the first time ever!
Join us Wednesday, June 29th at 7 pm (doors open at 6:30) for a local musician’s lecture panel, speaking on the joys and challenges of being a musician living and playing in the Kootenays.
Guests panellists: Morgan Adair, Heather Gemmel, Ferdy Belland and Maddisun.

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Historic Walking Tours - The Communities That Forged Cranbrook
2022-07-09 10:30 - 23:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Historic Walking Tours – The Communities That Forged Cranbrook
Meet up at The Cranbrook History Centre
Tickets $7.50
Kids 10 and under Free
*Make sure to select the date in the drop-down menu you wish to take*
Purchase Tickets HERE

Jr. Paleontology Summer Camp
2022-07-11 09:00 - 2022-07-15 16:00 | British Columbia
This year, Junior Paleontology will be run through a five-day-long camp that focuses on geology, evolution and extinction, fossils, and paleontology. Junior Paleo will be running the week of July 11th to 15th, August 8th to 12th and August 22nd to 26th. Our programs are designed to be as active as possible with plenty of hands-on learning and opportunities for growth and exploration!
Camps will run Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, for children ages 6-12.

Pricing:

Full Week Camp – $250 Child
Sibling Ticket – $225 Sibling

Itinerary:
DAY ONE: GEOLOGY
DAY TWO: EVOLUTION AND EXTINCTION
DAY THREE: FOSSILS
DAY FOUR: PALEONTOLOGY
DAY FIVE: CULMINATION DAY
We have sold out for our July session of Junior Paleontology! Didn’t get a chance to register? There are still spots available for August!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AUGUST 8-12 SESSION

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AUGUST 22-26 SESSION
More Information can be found below:
https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/program/summer-camps-2022/

Historic Walking Tours - The Communities That Forged Cranbrook
2022-07-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-07-23 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-07-30 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-08-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-08-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-08-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-08-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-09-03 10:30 - 11:30 | British Columbia

August Ed Talk - Brennan Martens
2022-08-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Take a journey with University of Alberta Paleo student and Director of the Vancouver Paleontological Society Brennan Martens through how fossil hunting at a young age led to a lifelong love for and career in Paleontology.
Doors open at 630PM, show starts at 7PM.
Admission is always free but registration is required.
Who says there’s nothing to do in Cranbrook?
Register here

Jr. Paleontology Summer Camp
2022-08-08 08:00 - 2022-08-12 17:00 | British Columbia
This year, Junior Paleontology will be run through a five-day-long camp that focuses on geology, evolution and extinction, fossils, and paleontology. Junior Paleo will be running the week of July 11th to 15th, August 8th to 12th and August 22nd to 26th. Our programs are designed to be as active as possible with plenty of hands-on learning and opportunities for growth and exploration!
Camps will run Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, for children ages 6-12.

Pricing:

Full Week Camp – $250 Child
Sibling Ticket – $225 Sibling

Itinerary:
DAY ONE: GEOLOGY
DAY TWO: EVOLUTION AND EXTINCTION
DAY THREE: FOSSILS
DAY FOUR: PALEONTOLOGY
DAY FIVE: CULMINATION DAY
We have sold out for our July session of Junior Paleontology! Didn’t get a chance to register? There are still spots available for August!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AUGUST 8-12 SESSION (SOLD OUT)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR AUGUST 22-26 SESSION
More Information can be found below:
https://www.cranbrookhistorycentre.com/program/summer-camps-2022/

Jr Paleontology Summer Camp
2022-08-22 08:00 - 16:00 | British Columbia

August Ed Talk - Ka*Kin Na Na Youth Drum Group from the Ktunaxa Nation
2022-08-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Idlewild Park, Summit Dr S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7A8
August 31st, 2022 we have a very special Ed Talks!

Join us IN IDLEWILD PARK, for the Ka*Kin Na Na Youth Drum Group from the Ktunaxa Nation!

The group will speak on their formation and perform several drum songs from their people and culture.

Performance starts at 7PM, at the Idlewild Park Bandstand.

Tickets Here

Interactive Murder Mystery Dining Experience Auditions
2022-09-01 18:00 - 22:00 | Royal Alexandra Hall, 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7A8, Canada
CASTING CALL!

Open auditions! No experience necessary! Everyone welcome!

Thursday September 1st at 6PM in the Royal Alexandra Hall at The Cranbrook History Centre.

These auditions are for our new ongoing Interactive Murder Mystery Dining Experience series–The YOUdunnit!

See pic for roles. Please come ready with a short monologue and prepared to do a cold reading.

programs@cranbrookhistorycentre.com
to sign up for an audition timeslot
Attn: AUDITION

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Blackpress presents Post-Secondary Education & Career Event!
2022-09-08 11:00 - 15:00 | British Columbia
Join us in person at the Cranbrook Post-Secondary Education & Career Event!

https://events.blackpress.ca/cranbrook/

September 8th, 2022 | 11:00am – 3:00pm

Cranbrook History Centre
57 Van Horne St. S, Cranbrook, BC

Rotary Club Historic Walking Tour
2022-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Rotary Park (10th Ave and 2nd Street South)
This tour will primarily focus on the origin of the Rotary Club in Cranbrook, Rotary’s impact on Cranbrook, and the significance of Rotary currently. This tour will also point out projects that the Rotary Club of Cranbrook Sunrise has done over the years that helped shape the Cranbrook we see today and how those projects have contributed to the town’s beautification.
On September 24th, 2022 at 7 pm, the tour will start at Rotary Park, then will walk past many historical sights on the way to the Cranbrook Arch and will end in the Clock Tower.

Tickets Here!

Toddlers Tuesday
2022-09-27 10:30 - 23:30 | British Columbia
Join us for a train storytime surrounded by local railcars! Free craft hosted by the museum afterwards.
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 storytime 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.

Registration HERE!

September Ed Talks - Ticket to Ride Tournament
2022-09-29 18:30 - 21:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
September’s Ed Talks is going to be a blast!

Join us on September 29th for a Ticket to Ride Board Game Tournament! Doors open at 630PM, the tournament starts at 7 PM– and this one is going to run late! We’re anticipating the tournament to run until 9 or 930PM.

Hosted by local Educator and board game enthusiast, Adam Wills.

Admission is free, but registration is required.

Tickets Here

Toddler Tuesday - October
2022-10-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Royal Alexandra Hall, 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7A8, Canada
The last Tuesday of every month is Toddler Tuesdays! In partnership with The Cranbrook Public Library, join us for stories, songs and a craft activity. Toddler Tuesdays is showcased in our Day Parlor historic railcar and our Paleontology exhibit, where we have rotating themes of TRAINS and DINOSAURS.

Join us Tuesday, October 25th at 1030AM for our train theme!

Admission is always free, but registration is required.

Tickets here!

Haunted Train Walk Thru - Night 1
2022-10-25 18:00 - 2022-10-26 21:00 | British Columbia
Join us on October 25th and 26th for our Haunted Train Walk Thru! Seven spooky stories told by the ghoulish conductors thru the Trans-Canada Ltd. Train set.
Limited Tickets and Times, get them online only!

Night One Tickets Available HERE!

Haunted Train Walk Thru - Night 2
2022-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | British Columbia
Join us on October 25th and 26th for our Haunted Train Walk Thru! Seven spooky stories told by the ghoulish conductors thru the Trans-Canada Ltd. Train set.
Limited Tickets and Times, get them online only!

Night TWO Tickets Available HERE!

Murder Mystery Dinner - We Are Not Amused
2022-11-12 19:00 - 23:30 | British Columbia
We are happy to announce the launch of this new ongoing event—The YOUdunnit! Series, where the audience will be treated to cocktails, dinner and full theatre production. Set in 1961, We Are Not Amused is a comedic INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY. During the evening you will mingle with the likes of Sir Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth, as well as President and Mrs. Kennedy. Please come dressed for the occasion and era.
Finally…don’t be surprised if you find yourself getting caught up in the action.

6:00 Doors Open
6:15 Bar Opens
7:00 Show Starts
7:30 Dinner*
9:00 Show Ends*
9:10 to 11:00 Dance*

*times subject to change
Tickets are SOLD OUT!!

Toddler Tuesday
2022-11-29 10:30 - 23:30 | British Columbia
Join us for a train story time surrounded by local railcars! Free craft hosted by the museum afterwards.
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 storytime 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.

Event sold out

*Postponed* Ed Talk - Forgotten Cranbrook
2022-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | British Columbia
Postponed!

Murder Mystery Dinner – We Are Not Amused - Encore Presentation
2022-12-03 19:00 - 23:30 | British Columbia
You asked for it Cranbrook, and we’re more than happy to deliver it!

After selling out our Interactive Murder Mystery Dining Experience in less than a week (!!) we’ve decided to add another show! The entire cast has agreed to return to entertain you!

December 3rd, 2022 at 7 PM, in the luxurious Royal Alexandra Hall

Proudly sponsored by the City of Cranbrook, Fitness INC and Mike Paugh – IG Wealth Management! Please support local!

Saturday, December 3rd, 2022:

6:00 Doors Open
6:15 Bar Opens
7:00 Show Starts
7:30 Dinner*
9:00 Show Ends*
9:10 to 11:00 Dance*

Please note, that this is a 19+ licensed event.

Tickets go live Saturday morning! Check our website before they sell out again!

“Boo hoo! Boo hoo is what you’ll cry when the man with the deals passes you by!”

Who says there’s nothing to do in Cranbrook?? Not the Cranbrook History Centre!!

*times subject to change
Tickets are SOLD OUT!!!!!!

Toddler Tuesday - December Holiday Edition!
2022-12-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Join us for a Holiday story time at the festive Cranbrook History Centre! Free craft hosted by the museum afterwards.
As a way of connecting our community with our collections, the museum is partnering with the Cranbrook Public Library on this monthly program. The hour-long program offers 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. Register early as the event fills up quickly!
Sold Out!
Toddler Tuesday runs the last Tuesday of every month September until May.

Barney Bentall w/ Wild Honey Band
2023-01-21 18:15 - 23:00 | British Columbia
Barney Bentall will grace the stage in this intimate setting with guests Wild Honey.
General Admission
Doors Open at 6:15 pm
Show Starts at 7:00 pm

Tickets Here !!!

Author Reading *Giller Prize Winner Suzette Mayr*
2023-01-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Join the Cranbrook History Centre for an exclusive reading with 2022 Giller Prize Winner, Suzette Mayr, and her newest award-winning book The Sleeping Car Porter. The historic Argyle Dining Car, the real-life setting of the fictional novel, provides an intimate setting for this half-hour reading, moderated question period and meet & greet with the author.

What people are saying about The Sleeping Car Porter
“I couldn’t help imagining what a film Wes Anderson might make of Suzette Mayr’s The Sleeping Car Porter. The novel’s main character is a gay Black porter riding the rails in 1920’s Canada, coping with a horde of difficult long-haul passengers, including a child who appears to have permanently attached herself to his leg. Terrified that a breach of one of the railway’s insanely restrictive rules will get him fired before he can save enough money for dental school, he amuses himself―and keeps awake on his grueling shifts―by imagining the medical horrors that lie behind the smiles (or grimaces) of his clientele.” – The New York Times
“Mayr’s prose is vivid but never overwrought, capturing the surrealism of intense fatigue in constant motion … Readers will be captivated.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Suzette Mayr brings to life –believably, achingly, thrillingly –a whole world contained in a passenger train moving across the Canadian vastness, nearly one hundred years ago. As only occurs in the finest historical novels, every page in The Sleeping Car Porter feels alive and immediate –and eerily contemporary. The sleeping car porter in this sleek, stylish novel is named R.T. Baxter –called George by the people upon whom he waits, as is every other Black porter. Baxter’s dream of one day going to school to learn dentistry coexists with his secret life as a gay man, and in Mayr’s triumphant novel we follow him not only from Montreal to Calgary, but into and out of the lives of an indelibly etched cast of supporting characters, and, finally, into a beautifully rendered radiance.” – 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize Jury
Awards
WINNER OF THE 2022 SCOTIABANK GILLER PRIZE
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY TOP 20 LITERARY FICTION BOOKS OF 2022
THE GLOBE 100: THE BEST BOOKS OF 2022
CBC BOOKS: THE BEST CANADIAN FICTION OF 2022

Tickets: $40.00 + GST
Ticket includes the exclusive reading, a copy of The Sleeping Car Porter, and refreshments. *Limited tickets available*
*Your included copy of The Sleeping Car Porter can be picked up in advance from Huckleberry Books* Please present your email ticket confirmation to Huckleberry staff on pick-up
*Sold Out*
*All proceeds of this fundraising event will support future programming at the Museum
About the Author
Suzette Mayr is the author of six novels including her most recent, The Sleeping Car Porter, which won the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Award. Her other novels have won the ReLit Award and City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize, and been nominated for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, the Commonwealth Prize for Best Book in the Canada-Caribbean Region, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s Best First Book and Best Novel Awards, and the Ferro-Grumley Award for LGBT Fiction. Mayr has also published articles in the peer-reviewed journals Horror Studies, Canadian Literature, Studies in Canadian Literature, The Journal of the Association for the Study of Australian Literature, and in Antipodes. She is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Calgary where she teaches fiction-writing.
