Killing the Indian in the Child: Generations Lost and Youth on Reconciliation – Travelling Exhibit

Royal Alexandra Hall 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

From March 3rd to April 4th you can visit our new travelling exhibits from the Legacy of Hope Foundation. *The exhibit is free with regular admission * EXHIBITION: Killing the Indian in the Child: Generations Lost For several centuries, Indigenous children were taken from their homes and communities and placed in institutions called Residential Schools. […]

$6.00

Ed Talk – Suzette Mayr

Royal Alexandra Hall 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada

As part of the background research for her award-winning novel The Sleeping Car Porter, Suzette Mayr visited numerous archives across Canada and in the United States. The Cranbrook History Centre was a key resource for Mayr as she worked to situate her fictional main character within a non-fiction, historical setting. In this talk, Mayr will […]

Free

Toddler Tuesday – October

Royal Alexandra Hall 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, 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 […]

Free

Interactive Murder Mystery Dining Experience Auditions

Royal Alexandra Hall 57 Van Horne Street S, Cranbrook, British Columbia, 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 […]

Free