Ed Talk - Janice Strong's - “40 years in the Kootenay”
2023-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
“40 years in the Kootenay” Things have changed and things stayed the same.

The presentation is about Janice‘s experiences living in Cranbrook and working in Kimberley.
The show features her photographs of diverse Kootenay outdoor locations, local history, social, people, and lively tales of things that happened while exploring the grand mountains around here.

The one-hour show presentation features Janice Strong and Jamie Levine’s photographs. She also looks are specific regions noting how some places have changed while others have stayed the same.

Janice Strong is an award-winning outdoor and landscape photographer and the author of the popular hiking guidebooks Mountain Footsteps Hikes in the East Kootenay of southeastern BC.

Ed Talks are a series of free presentations, panels, and workshops from invited guests in our beautiful Royal Alexandra Hall.

On the 3rd or 4th Wednesday of every month, we will host a new speaker or set of presenters to share their knowledge of East Kootenay’s natural and local history and the skills or crafts they have honed in this region.

Registration Here!

Junior Paleontology Summer Camp
2023-07-03 09:00 - 2023-07-07 16:00, 2023-08-14 09:00 - 2023-08-18 16:00 | Paleontology Lab
JUNIOR PALEONTOLOGY
Ages 6-8
The Junior Paleontology program is designed to engage the most curious minds and active hands. Over the course of five days, junior paleontologists will learn about geology, evolution and extinction, fossils and paleontology as a whole through various crafts and games. This week-long camp will culminate in a dinosaur-themed scavenger hunt at Elizabeth Lake.

More Information and Registration HERE!

Junior Conductors Summer Camp
2023-07-31 09:00 - 2023-08-04 16:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
The Junior Conductors Camp program is designed for train enthusiasts! Over the course of five days, junior conductors will learn all about trains through tours, models, stories, crafts and games, such as our latest escape train. This week-long camp will culminate in a train-themed, off-site adventure!

More Information and Registration HERE!

Paleontology Adventures
2023-08-28 09:00 - 2023-09-01 16:00 | British Columbia
PALEONTOLOGY ADVENTURES
Ages 9-11
Paleontology Adventures is an all new program designed to stimulate the next generation of scientists. Over the course of five days, the paleontologist adventurers will learn about geology, evolution and extinction, fossils and paleontology as a whole through various activities and experiments. This week-long camp will culminate in a field day in Fort Steele for the young paleontologists to put their new skills to the test! * The field day is subject to change.

More Information and Registration HERE!

Sweet Music Man - Kenny Rogers
2023-09-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Royal Alexandra Hall, 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7A8, Canada
SHOW DETAILS:
The show is approximately 2 hours long plus a short intermission.
Doors will open at 1:15 pm
The show will start at 2:00 pm.

Audience members may take photos/videos.

Sweet Music Man is a salute to Kenny Rogers and highlights a lot of Kenny’s hit songs. It would be impossible to include all of his hits, there are so many! “Sweet Music Man” was pretty much the only song that Kenny wrote, and some would say it is autobiographical. It was also the song that several country music superstars sang as a dedication to Kenny after he passed in August 2020. I met Kenny a couple of times, and he told a client in New York City that of all the Kenny Rogers impersonators, I was his favourite.

The show also features Nashville Recording Artist Pam Ferens. Pam will open the show and will also sing some duets with me.

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Tickets Available online: www.Showtime101.eventbright.com

Cranbrook Hiring And Education Expo 2023
2023-09-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
FREE Tickets are available for the CRANBROOK Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo 2023!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? – Anyone looking for a new career or post-secondary education options.

Date: September 14, 2023
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Location: Cranbrook History Centre, Cranbrook, BC

Get a Free Ticket & see the List of Exhibitors: https://events.blackpress.ca/cranbrook-2023

Haunted Train Tour
2023-10-25 18:00 - 2023-10-26 21:00 | British Columbia
Join us as we take you through the Trans Canada Limited at night as you hear 7 ghost stories from our ghoulish conductors involving stories of ghostly encounters onboard the train with beings from folklore.

We encourage you to dress up and dress ready for the weather.
October 25th, & 26th, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Tickets $8.50 per person.
Tickets will be for specific 15-minute intervals at the following times.

Groups of 15 will be brought out during these times only.
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Oct – 25th
Tickets – 6 – 6:45 – SOLD OUT
Tickets – 7 – 7:45
Tickets – 8 – 8:45
Tickets – 9:00 – 2 Left

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Oct – 26th
Tickets 6 – 6:45
Tickets – 7 – 7:45
Tickets – 8 – 8:45
Tickets – 9:00
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Volunteers Register Here

Downtown Trick or Treat
2023-10-28 11:00 - 14:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Come on by the Cranbrook History Centre for some Trick or Treating fun!

Abreast in the Rockies Dragon Boat Team Christmas Bazaar
2023-11-04 10:00 - 16:00 | British Columbia
We are happy and proud to host the annual Christmas Craft Bazaar with a diverse group of vendors!

A great event and opportunity to find unique & beautiful gifts for this Christmas season.

November 4th, 2023 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Admission: $2.00

Winter Workshop: Centrepiece Making Event
2023-12-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Royal Alexandra Hall, 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7A8, Canada
Join us for a Winter Workshop in the Royal Alexandra Hall where there will be glowing lights, festive music, delicious chocolates donated by Sweet Gestures, warm drinks and a cash wine bar as Libby Olson, a landscape consultant, guides us in making seasonal centrepieces.
Tickets include materials (but feel free to bring your own add-ons).
REGISTER HERE.

ProD Day Field Trip for Teachers
2023-12-08 12:30 - 13:30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Please REGISTER for this free event, so we know how much lunch to provide.
Also, please note, only Grades 4-10 are eligible for the Heritage Fair; however, if you teach another grade and are curious about what other education programs the Cranbrook History Centre offers, you are welcome to attend.

Mountain Sound Community Choir
2023-12-10 02:00 - 16:00 | Royal Alexandra Hall, 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7A8, Canada
The Cranbrook History Centre will be hosting the Mountain Song community choir as they present Joy of Christmas.
Tickets are now available for their performance. Show is December 10th at 2;30pm in the Royal Alexandra Hall. We will have some light refreshments and snacks after the singing.
Tickets can be purchased at Joy of Christmas Tickets available – Mountain Song

CPKC Holiday Train - Community Warm-Up
2023-12-12 21:00 - 21:30 | British Columbia
The Cranbrook History Centre will be hosting its Community Warm-Up during the Holiday Train Visit.
About The Holiday Train
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train tours Canada and the U.S. in November and December raising money, food and awareness for the important work that food banks do in their communities. Professional musicians play free half-hour concerts from the brightly decorated train’s stage. CP makes a donation to the local food shelf at each stop and encourages attendees to also donate. Since its inception in 1999, the Holiday Train has raised more than $22.4 million and 5.15 million pounds of food for community food banks. A full schedule, a list of performers and promotional materials are available on cpr.ca/holidaytrain.

Train Arrival – 8:45 PM
Show 9:00 – 9:30 PM
Limited Parking and more information bout the grounds coming soon

Natural History Day Camp: January 26
2024-01-26 08:30 - 16:00 | British Columbia
Natural History Day Camp
Space experiments, crafts and games
January 26th
8:30am – 4:00pm
(Ages 5-11)
Pay here.
A registration form will be emailed prior to camp to collect essential info, such as emergency contacts, authorized pick-ups, and allergies.

National Film Boards - Animation Classics Month
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-29 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
The Cranbrook History Centre presents its NFB film series starting with our Animation Month!! 14 classic NFB films to be watched and enjoyed as part of our newest exhibit.
Admission is included with regular admission

Morning Start Time: 10:30 AM
Afternoon Start Time: 1:30 PM

Natural History Day Camp: February 16
2024-02-16 08:30 - 16:00 | British Columbia
Natural History Day Camp
Science experiments, crafts and games
February 16th
8:30am – 4:00pm
(Ages 5-11)
Pay here.
A registration form will be emailed prior to camp to collect essential info, such as emergency contacts, authorized pick-ups, and allergies.

2nd Annual Family Day Meet Your Museum
2024-02-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Come down to The Cranbrook History Centre and meet your museum!!
With free Admission during the day behind-the-scenes tours and information about the upcoming events, programs and fun we are doing in 2024.
The Tour Agenda is listed below.
Mini Train and Model Railway tours will be leaving in 10-minute cycles.
At 3 all tours will be open again as last call.
For any questions please email Info@cranbrookhistorycentre.com

National Film Board - Indigenous Films Month
2024-03-01 - 2024-03-31 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
The Cranbrook History Centre presents its NFB film series, In March we present Indigenous Films! 2 classic NFB films to be watched and enjoyed as part of our newest exhibit.
Admission is included with regular admission

New Toddler Tuesday: Coffee and Classic Cartoons
2024-03-12 10:30 - 11:30 | British Columbia
Due to popular demand, we have added another Toddler Tuesday on the 2nd Tuesday of each month! The themes on the 2nd Tuesday will be new each month.
(The 4th Tuesday of each month will remain Storytime and Crafts with the Cranbrook Public Library, alternating between the train and paleo exhibits.)
Entry to the program is free, but due to space restrictions, registration is mandatory. Register early as the event fills up quickly!
Register here.

Spring Break Camp: Explore Local History
2024-03-18 08:30 - 2024-03-22 16:00 | British Columbia
Spring Break Camp
March 18-22
8:30am – 4:00pm
(Ages 5-10)
Full week spots are sold out. There are still single day options for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Email programs@cranbrookhistorycentre.com to get the latest availability.
Single day spots will need to be paid in person.
A registration form will be emailed prior to camp to collect essential info, such as emergency contacts, authorized pick-ups, and allergies.

Easter Elephant Scavenger Hunt and activities
2024-03-30 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
Looking for something to do on easter weekend?
On Saturday, March 30th we will be having a special Easter scavenger hunt around the gallery.
11 elephants plus a special guest will be stampeding around the museum for you to find.
We will also have crafts available in the hall all day.
Animated classics from the NFB will be playing once again.
All activities and fun are included in regular admission.

East Kootenay Heritage Fair Open House & Award Ceremony
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Royal Alexandra Hall, 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7A8, Canada
Come join us in the Royal Alexandra Hall on Saturday, May 11th to view our local students’ projects on Canadian history and celebrate their efforts!
Open House, 10:00-11:00am
Award Ceremony, 11:00am-12:00pm
To learn more about the Heritage Fair process, visit: Heritage Fair – Cranbrook History Centre.

Natural History Day Camp: Wildlife Exhibits!
2024-05-17 08:30 - 16:00 | British Columbia
Natural History Day Camp
8:30am – 4:00pm
(Ages 5-10)
This one-of-a-kind day camp will include access to the Wildlife Festival Exhibits in addition to the regular day camp activities!
Register here.
A registration form will be emailed prior to camp to collect essential info, such as emergency contacts, authorized pick-ups, allergies and necessary accommodations.

Wildlife Festival
2024-05-17 11:00 - 2024-05-19 18:00 | Cranbrook History Centre, 57 Van Horne Street South, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4H9, Canada
CRANBROOK – SEE A SLOTH! Hug a boa constrictor. Pet a Wallaroo! See the world’s largest porcupine! All this and more as the Wildlife Festival debuts in Cranbrook with a not to be missed event May 17 – 19!
Featuring 3 Exhibits!
Living Dragons – Explore the mythical world of dragons and learn about their reptilian connections.
Welcome to the Jungle – Meet sloths, snakes, and other animals that inhabit the world’s jungles.
Diversity of Living Things – Be mesmerized by the marvels of evolution and adaptation, and interact with the animal kingdom’s intricate tapestry.

Friday, May 17th -1:00pm to 6:30 pm (General Admission) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Adults Only)
Saturday May 18th – 11:00 to 6:00
Sunday May 19th – 10:00 to 5:00

Day Passes:

Kids 3 and under – FREE
General Admission – $16 in advance, $20 at the door
Adults Only Night – $26 in advance, $30 at the door

Add-Ons:

Photos with animals
Feeding sessions
VIP Experience (BEST VALUE!)

Adults Only Night

Join us Friday from 7 pm – 9 pm for Adults Only Night. Featuring a special adult-only show, and special experiences. It is the ultimate date night or friends’ night out for the animal lover. Includes early admission for the general festival. (18+)

VIP Experience

A small group guided experience with all of our animals including a private sloth encounter.No additional experience purchase is required. A $185 value! $150/person in advance, $175 onsite. Limited Tickets Available per day. Sessions at the beginning and end of each day.

TICKETS

Kootenay Home Ed Conference
2024-05-25 09:30 - 16:30 | Royal Alexandra Hall, 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7A8, Canada
The debut Kootenay Home Ed Conference is happening here on Saturday May 25th, 2024. There will be speakers from across BC sharing about all different aspects of home learning. There will surely be something for everyone, no matter where you are on your journey!

Visit the Kootenay Home Ed Conference page for more information and register here: https://forms.gle/qvZ9NmqudD1UohcH7.

Ed Talk: Heritage Fair - CANCELLED
2024-05-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Royal Alexandra Hall, 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7A8, Canada
Unfortunately, we have to cancel this event.
We hope to see you at our next Ed Talk on June 26th with Jim Cameron who will be presenting on the Baker Boys!

Vendors Needed - Rock, Gem and Fossil - Vendor Table Rental
2024-06-01 | Royal Alexandra Hall, 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7A8, Canada
We are thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Rock, Gem, and Fossil Show, scheduled to take place on June 7th, 8th, and 9th at The Royal Alexandra Hall. As a respected and esteemed vendor in the gem industry, we would like to extend a warm invitation for you to exhibit at our event. We at the Cranbrook History Centre have worked tirelessly on upgrading the light within the Royal Alexandra Hall, we have partnered with local radio stations for 2 weeks with consistent ads, and new signage has been purchased for the event. Lastly, we are printing ads in the newspapers and on social media to advertise our event.

**Event Details: **
– **Event Name: ** 4th Annual Rock, Gem, and Fossil Show
– **Dates: ** June 7,8 and 9th
– **Venue: ** Royal Alexandra Hall

**Why Exhibit at 4th Annual Rock, Gem, and Fossil Show? **
1. ** Networking Opportunities: ** Connect with industry professionals, fellow vendors, and potential customers.
2. **Showcase Your Products: ** Display and sell your exquisite gemstones to a targeted audience.
3. ** Brand Exposure: ** Gain visibility and enhance your brand image in the gem and jewelry community.
4. **Educational Sessions: ** Attend informative workshops and presentations by experts in the field.
**Exhibition Package: **
– Booth Size: One 6 Ft Table
– Inclusions: One 6 Ft Table 2 chairs for comfort – electrical is available on a table-to-table basis.
– Cost: $75.00 per table

** How to Reserve Your Booth: **
To secure your spot at the 4th Annual Rock, Gem, and Fossil Show, please complete the attached exhibitor application form and return it ASAP. For any inquiries or additional information, feel free to contact our team at bookings@cranbrookhistorycentre.com or (250) 489-3918.
** Important Dates: **
– Application Deadline: June 1st – Register HERE
– Payment Due June 1st – Rock and Gem – Vendor Table – Cranbrook History Centre”

We believe that your presence at the 4th Annual Rock, Gem, and Fossil Show will contribute significantly to the success of our event, making it a memorable experience for all participants.

Thank you for considering our invitation. We look forward to your participation and creating a successful collaboration.

4th Annual Rock, Gem and Fossil Show!
2024-06-07 10:00 - 2024-06-09 17:00 | Royal Alexandra Hall, 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 7A8, Canada
The Cranbrook History Centre is proud to bring back its Rock, Gem and Fossil Show to the East Kootenays. We have been successful in 2022 and 2023 and can’t wait to bring more to 2024!! Join us from June 7th to the 9th for all the Rocks, Gems and Fossils you can buy! Kids Fun, hands-on activities and Market for ROCKHOUNDS, GEM LOVERS and ANYONE to see!

June 7th – 10 – 5
June 8th – 10 – 5
June 9th – 10 – 3:00

$6.00 Admission includes Museum, Market and MORE!

AGM - 2024
2024-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | British Columbia
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Announcement

Dear Members,

We are delighted to invite you to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The Cranbrook Archive, Museum & Landmark Foundation, which will be held on June 13th at 7:00 PM at The Cranbrook History Centre. The AGM is a vital opportunity for members to review the museum’s achievements, discuss future plans, and ensure continued success.

Agenda:
1. Welcome and Opening Remarks
2. Approval of Minutes from the Previous AGM
3. Presentation of the Annual Report
4. Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report
5. Election/Re-election of Board Members
6. Plans and Initiatives for the Upcoming Year
7. Member Questions and Open Discussion
8. Any Other Business (AOB)
9. Closing Remarks

We strongly encourage all members to attend and engage in the discussion. For further details, please refer to the enclosed Notice of AGM.

We look forward to your valuable participation.

Sincerely,
The Cranbrook History Centre
