We’re rolling into a new season -- thanks to our volunteers. The Fort Langley CNR Station is open weekends and holidays from noon until 4 pm. More info HERE Marcus puts the wooden train through its paces inside the passenger car. Volunteer Adam Bouwman in the passenger car
All aboard! Our volunteers are excited to reopen the Fort Langley CNR Station for a new season this Victoria Day (Monday May 19th). Enjoy the 103rd annual May Day Parade in the Fort and then hoof it to the CNR Station to see our new exhibits and freshly-painted rolling stock (thank you David!) More May Day Parade info HERE.
Over time, names associated with streets, parks and landmarks can lose their relevance unless we carry their stories forward. Indeed, some streets and community names (e.g. Trutch, Queen Charlotte City) have been eliminated, or changed, as our understanding of the impact of colonization evolves. This has generated much debate among the general public and academics. Sir James Douglas was certainly one of BC's most significant figures during the transition from fur trade territory to British colony. He also forged relationships with the original Indigenous inhabitants and signed BC's first treaties. Langley Heritage Society assisted in developing content for new signs in Langley City’s Douglas Park that remind us of his contributions and multicultural background. Our society continues to acknowledge the contributions of Sir James during the annual Douglas Day Dinner in November.
Douglas Park: The Man Behind the Name. Langley Heritage Society assisted in developing content for these new signs in Langley City's Douglas Park. We continue to acknowledge the contributions of Sir James during the annual Douglas Day Dinner in November.
Inside the Old Yale Barn. This century-old dairy barn is being restored by the Langley Heritage Society in Old Yale Park at Murrayville. Next up: windows and siding! Hay loft and owl nest box at the far end. This is important habitat for barn owls. New beams and framing are wrapped in plywood. The bottom of the barn where dairy cattle were fed and milked. New stairs replace a board ladder that was tacked to the wall. The exterior will have windows and siding added next. The new roof is made from recycled rubber.
More than 70 members gathered for the AGM Dinner at the Fort Langley Community Hall on Friday. It's always a wonderful opportunity to catch up on society news, renew friendships and learn something new. This year's presentation was all about the new cultural facility, salishan Place by the River. We heard about the exhibit planning and programming from Ryan Schmidt, Manager of Arts & Culture for the Township, and Heritage Curator, Kobi Christian. Thanks to LHS member Glenn Disney for capturing the event through his camera lens. Ryan Schmidt rolls out a plan for the year ahead at salishan Place by the River. Public tours of the facility have now begun on Fridays at 1 pm. Kobi Christian is Heritage Curator at Salishan Place by the River and a member of our society. The school programs that LHS sponsors are expected to begin in the fall and [...]
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