If you’ve visited the museum over the last few years, you’ve likely noticed various mini “exhibits” on the hallway between the two galleries. Over the past few years the hallway has been home to the photographs from the Kidtography Exhibit to journal entries from the Classroom in Residences program, both... read more →
Aug
15
Aug
08
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 the most challenging projects I have taken on as a summer student. Topic choice was the first challenge I needed... read more →
Jul
31
Guest Blog by Education Assistant Abbie Murphy This past summer I had the pleasure of working the Education and Engagement Assistant position through Young Canada Works. Some of the things I learnt include different... read more →
Jul
25
Big tech companies and government agencies have the advantage of using facial recognition software to help them identify individuals from digital images. While I love a good conspiracy theory, I’ll break the myth and let you know that as a small... read more →
Jul
11
Last fall while attending the University of the Fraser Valley, I took a directed studies course with history professor Scott Sheffield. The purpose of my directed studies was to create a local history kit on Sumas Lake to be used by the Chilliwack Museum and Archives. Having worked at the... read more →
Jul
05
In late June 2018, we welcomed a new Curator to the staff of the Chilliwack Museum and Archives. I am delighted that Anna Irwin, who takes on this key role, has long called Chilliwack home.... read more →
Jun
20
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 share their time. This includes (but is not all inclusive) members of the Chilliwack historical society, the Board of Trustees,... read more →
Jun
06
As the summer approaches, myself and our education assistant, Abbie are planning our summer activities! For the past two years the museum has offered weekly craft activities throughout the summer. This year our activities will be taking place in July. Every Wednesday in July we will be offering both a... read more →
May
16
Today I would like to use this opportunity to promote a new event here at the Archives. Starting this year we have been having free behind-the-scenes tours of the Chilliwack Archives. The free tours are open to everyone and take place on the last Friday of the month. Hint, May... read more →
May
02
Do you ever see old items and get the overwhelming urge to handle them? Well have no fear, the discovery bins are here for you! Located in the back section of our permanent exhibit is an... read more →