40th Anniversary Photo Contest Winners!

The award-winning photographers in our 40th Anniversary Photo Contest are: Lou Fasullo (Glover Road, Heritage Buildings), Verona Jungling (Hazel at National Historic Site, People), Maureen Rose (Tavistock Point, Heritage Landscape) and Honourable Mention to the Jackson Family for "Then & Now" at the CN Station. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who sent images for our contest, part of our 40th Anniversary celebration.  The winning photos will be displayed at the Fort Langley heritage CN Station when we're able to open for a new season.   Glover Road, Lou Fasullo   Hazel at National Historic Site, Verona Jungling   Tavistock Point, Maureen Rose   CN Station, Then & Now by The Jackson Family (Honourable Mention) See our Gallery of entries HERE.

2021-09-07T23:13:11+00:00May 18th, 2020|

Virtual May Day Parade

The 98th Annual Fort Langley May Day Parade has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. That hasn't stopped the Fort Langley Lions and Langley Centennial Museum from creating a virtual parade. People have been sending them photos from past parades and they'll be featured Monday May 18th beginning at 11 am. Follow the links HERE.  Enjoy the parade!

2020-05-27T05:59:35+00:00May 16th, 2020|

“Valley Voices” Receives Award from BC Historical Federation

From Langley Advance Times: The British Columbia Historical Federation (BCHF) announced Langley Heritage Society’s own Mark Forsythe is the recipient of the 2019 Best News and Media Award. Each year, the BCHF offers a certificate and cash prize of $250 for published news and media resources by members, which includes newsletters, blogs, social media campaigns, print media campaigns, videos and podcasts. Forsythe is the host of Valley Voices, a podcast which promotes public history in the Fraser Valley. “I was surprised and tickled to learn that Valley Voices is being recognized this way by the BC Historical Federation, an organization that is all about promoting further awareness and research into British Columbia’s history,” Forsythe said. “I enjoy sharing stories about the Fraser Valley, and learning about our history in the process.” Forsythe went on to say that he shares the award with the Langley Heritage Society, the Langley Centennial Museum [...]

2020-05-27T05:59:35+00:00May 11th, 2020|

York Boat Almost Complete

Looking ship-shape! Pat Calihou has been crafting a York boat or bateau at the Fort Langley National Historic Site. (These craft were used to transport furs, and Pat's family history connects with their use of the Prairies.) As you can see, he's almost finished the project which will be on display when the NHS reopens. Listen to an interview with Pat on February's Valley Voices broadcast, HERE

2020-05-27T05:59:35+00:00May 11th, 2020|
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