BULKLEY VALLEY HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM SOCIETY
Bulkley Valley Museum | Smithers, British Columbia, Canada
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Bulkley Valley Historical and Museum Society
The Bulkley Valley Historical and Museum Society, registered under the business number 118820950RR0001, is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and presenting the human and natural history of Smithers and the surrounding Bulkley Valley in British Columbia.
Mission and Purpose
The society aims to make local history exciting and engaging by showcasing the social and technological development of the region. This mission is achieved through the operation of the Bulkley Valley Museum, which houses a comprehensive collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs.
History
The roots of the society date back to 1961 when local community members, including Ernest Hann, began compiling historical collections. In November 1967, these efforts culminated in the opening of the Smithers Centennial Library & Museum. The society was officially incorporated in 1971 under the Society's Act of British Columbia and became a registered charity in 1987.
Museum Operations
The Bulkley Valley Museum is located in the Central Park Building, a heritage site originally constructed in 1925. The museum offers permanent and temporary exhibits throughout the year, attracting over 4,000 visitors annually. The permanent collection includes more than 3,400 artifacts focused on the history of Smithers and the Bulkley Valley.
Exhibits and Collections
The museum features a variety of exhibits, including a fossil display explaining the prehistoric history of the valley, an exhibit on Witsuwit’en culture highlighting interactions with European settlers, and a showcase on aviation history titled "Wings Over the North." This aviation exhibit includes the story of an American B-36 bomber that crashed in the region in 1950.
Governance and Operations
The society is governed by a board of directors, which oversees the museum's operations and appoints key staff members. The organization relies on community support, including donations and volunteer efforts, to maintain its activities and programs.
[1] https://bvmuseum.org [2] https://search.bvmuseum.com [3] https://bvmuseum.org/about/ [4] https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/bulkley-valley-historical-and-museum-society/118820950RR0001/ [5] http://salmontrails.com/culture/bulkley-valley-museum
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Please note that the museum will have slightly adjusted hours on Mondays & Tuesdays for the next three weeks. (fb)
Our friends at the Smithers Interior News are moving locations, and need to de-clutter. They are offering bound books of past newspaper editions free to the community. The newspapers date from 1980s-2017, and can be picked up during the day (8:30am-5pm) between now and September 30 at their office on Broadway Avenue. Please contact the Interior News with any questions. The BV Museum does not have the physical space to store these print editions. We have a complete collection of Interior News editions back to 1910 on microfilm and online through Newspapers.com, as well as supplemental items preserved in print and digital copies. We also preserve tens of thousands of original photo negatives from past editions dating back to the 1960s. Contact us to learn more about our Interior News collection, including how to access our Newspapers.com subscription for your research! (fb)
Poslední komentáře
🌟 Love the work you’re doing to keep the history of Smithers alive! Can’t wait to visit the museum and see all the amazing artifacts! 📚✨detail |
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👏 Huge shoutout to the Bulkley Valley Historical and Museum Society for preserving our local heritage! Every donation makes a difference in sharing our incredible stories! 🏛️❤️detail |
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What role do you think local museums, like the Bulkley Valley Museum, play in preserving indigenous cultures and histories in their communities?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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How can digital resources and online collections enhance public engagement and education about the local history of the Bulkley Valley?Odpovědí: 3, Naposledy před 1 den detail |
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Hours MondayFriday 9am5pm Saturdays 10am2pm 250. 847. 5322 Browse Our Collections Online Since 1967 the Bulkley Valley Museum has built up a permanent collection of artifacts and archival materials which comprises the social and technological development of the Bulkley Valley. The Museums archival collections include family and corporate fonds microfilmed editions of the Interior News and other newspapers as well as a collection of several thousand photographs depicting Smithers and the surrounding Valley from the early 1900s to present.
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