Protecting Heritage for the Future
Protecting Heritage for the Future
The Board and Staff of the Fernie Museum and Fernie & District Historical Society respectfully acknowledge that we live, work, and recreate on the homelands of the Ktunaxa People.
IN THIS TOGETHER
WOMEN OF MICHEL
In the gallery | Sep 9 – Nov 27
The above-ground realm of women and girls in the coal mining town of Michel was one of colour, caretaking and pride. After its relocation to Sparwood in the mid 1960s, Michel ceased to exist on the map.
For those who had lived there, Michel still exists in the their hearts and the things they create.
This art installation features paintings, drawings and fibre arts by four Michel-born artists, Michelle Kozler Loughery, Gayle Gaskell Vallance, Monica Paniec Beranek and Elaine Gaskell DeSpoelberch. Artifacts from the community add context.
BOOK LAUNCH
WAYNE NORTON | Beneath the Coal Dust
The newest work by the prolific writer of Fernie history digs deep to reveal some of what has been neglected and hidden ‘beneath the coal dust.’
Book launch at the Museum on October 8th, details to follow.
2023 MEMBERSHIP
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETE!
In 2021, The Fernie and District Historical Society was the recipient of a $224,000 infrastructure grant from the Heritage BC CERIP program.
The construction project is now complete, and we extend our gratitude to all of the contractors and volunteers involved.