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Easter at the Museum
Last year's Easter celebration was so much fun that we've decided to do it again! This year's big event will be on Saturday April 12, from 11am - 2:30pm. It's sure to be a fun time for the whole family. Admission is by donation.
Activities planned for the day include: an opportunity to make an Easter-themed craft, a special display of over 100 amazing brightly coloured egg- shaped minerals and a visit at some point from the "Hot Chocolates" bunny who will be hopping by to give out some delicious samples.
Of course the feature activity will be a petting zoo in the Rotary Room Gallery where everyone can make a fuss of lambs, kids (the goat kind), bunnies, ducks and hens. We would like to give a big thank you to the 4-H Club for bringing and caring for the animals.
Hope to see you there!
Photos in the Attic?
The Courtenay and District Museum is looking for photographs of the "old Agricultural Hall" located at the present site of the Lewis Centre.
This Agricultural Hall was built in 1936 and was described as having log siding with a shaked roof. The hall later became known as the CRA (Courtenay Recreation Association).
The museum is looking for photographs of the exterior of the building in any of its various forms as additions and alterations occurred over the years.
If you have images to share please contact Catherine at the museum 250-334-0686 ext 104 or email museum@island.net.
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Heritage Commission and Museum Create Creamery Booklet
In 1914, the Courtenay Herald enthusiastically described conditions in the Comox Valley for dairy farming, "It is doubtful if there are more suitable conditions for the breeding and feeding of livestock than are to be found in the Courtenay- Comox district and its fertile valley comprising some thousands of acres. For dairy farming the district is unquestionably the finest on Vancouver Island." Settlers had been producing dairy products since the late 1800s and the potential for a dairy industry was there. But many small farms could not afford the equipment they needed to process larger quantities of milk and butter. The Comox Co-operative Creamery Association was established in 1901 to meet this challenge and succeeded in supporting a dairy industry still alive today through the efforts of local farmers and Saputo Dairy Products of Canada.
To honor this legacy, the City of Courtenay Heritage Commission and the Courtenay and District Museum have just published A Short History of the Comox Co-operative Creamery Association. This 16-page booklet includes a summary of the history of the Creamery with archival and private collection images and excerpts from correspondence and publications. The booklet is available in the museum gift shop.
It's All There in Black and White
The Native Sons Hall has been the site of countless gatherings and celebrations over its 86 year history.
Here's one you may not have seen coming...a testimonial dinner to honour then Premier W.A.C. Bennett recorded in the March 17, 1965 edition of the Comox District Free Press.
Read this newspaper article from our archives
With legacy support from the Bickle Family and the Comox Valley Echo.
Your Membership Makes A Difference
Purchasing a membership to the Courtenay and District Museum, now in its 53rd year, supports heritage preservation in the Comox Valley through special events, lectures, education programmes, research and exhibitions. Your membership benefits these award winning programmes on a year round basis and we appreciate it!
Becoming a member provides you with discounts in the gift shop and on lectures and an opportunity to support one of the most active regional museums in British Columbia. Thank you for your support.
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Photo of the Month
CDM #990.24.319
You can view more photos like this on our website. Click here to visit our holdings.
Before Television
"Before Television" has been a newsletter feature that shares the Courtenay and District Museum collection with readers while at the same time highlighting the ingenuity and creativity of people as they added beauty and personal style to items from their home and work life.
This month's installment may not highlight ingenuity and creativity but the cover definitely features some over-acting!
In 1974 Eaton's Courtenay branch was located at 307 5th Street - still known as the Eaton's Building to longtime residents. The business closed in 1981 and the building was converted to the City Centre Mall in 1982. It is currently home to various businesses including Uptown Yarns and Linda's Leather & Shoe Service. The building was recognized for its heritage significance by the Courtenay City Council in 2008.
Museum Sponsors
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If you're considering donating to a charity, please consider the Courtenay and District Museum. Your support goes towards education programmes, lectures and collection management. We provide a tax receipt to donors.
Museum Funding
The Courtenay and District Historical Society was registered as a nonprofit society in 1961 to preserve and interpret cultural and natural heritage of the Comox Valley. It has functioned as an independent society since that time. Funds are derived from the generous support of the City of Courtenay, British Columbia Arts Council, Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia Gaming Branch, and from museum generated revenues and donations.
Proud sponsors of the Courtenay & District Museum:
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