Last Movember I wrote a blog highlighting some of the individuals from Chilliwack’s historic... read more →
Photograph of the former W.E. Bradwin house near the corner of Williams Street and Portage Avenue in 1974. The subject of much local gossip, the house... read more →
The idea of repairing something can oftentimes take a backseat to purchasing a new item. Stores lined with new, shiny gadgets and niceties designed to make our lives easier often win... read more →
One of my favourite features of Chilliwack is the large variety of produce stands in this city. Whether you prefer... read more →
Guest blog by Archives Assistant: Laurie Benton Have you seen the For Sale sign at the Progress’ Spadina Avenue office of late? The first Chilliwack Progress... read more →
Painting of 1891 bridge by Carolyn Louise Wilson.The 1891 bridge was designed and constructed by members of the Soowahlie and Skowkale First Nations including Capt. John... read more →
With intense fires gripping the west coast, fire safety is at the forefront of people’s minds. In Chilliwack today, we are fortunate to have 6 fire halls located throughout the... read more →
During my time with the Chilliwack Museum and Archives I was tasked with creating a miniature exhibit for the archive’s reading room, a project which proved to be one of... read more →
Big tech companies and government agencies have the advantage of using facial recognition software to help them identify individuals from digital... read more →
The Chilliwack Museum is so much more than one individual. To fulfill our mandate of preserving Chilliwack’s rich history, we rely on the work of so many individuals who generously... read more →