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UPCOMING EVENTS

Thurs. Jan 26, 2012
The Drive: A Retail, Social and Political History of Commercial Drive

Speaker: Jak King
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Thurs. Feb 23, 2012
Exploring a Dead End: the Chinatown Tunnel Myth

Speaker: John Atkin
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Welcome to the Website of the Vancouver Historical Society

NEW!
Becoming Canadians

Now Available
HERE!

As Sarjeet Singh Jagpal's book Becoming Canadians is out of print, the auther has kindly allowed the Vancouver Historical Society to offer a downloadable version of the book in PDF format. It will remain on our website until June 2012.

Click here to view the book online or to download a copy to your computer.

Please note: Since it is a large file [26.6 MB], it may take a few minutes to open/download.

Award-Winning!
City Reflections
DVD Available

The award-winning City Reflections DVD is now available.

The DVD contains the 53-minute main feature, which was shown on May 22, 2008.

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The Vancouver Historical Society was established in 1936 to stimulate public interest in Vancouver's history, to encourage historical research and publication, and to promote the designation and preservation of historic sites. It is incorporated provincially as a non-profit society, registered federally as a charity, and is a member of the British Columbia Historical Federation.

Meetings:

On the fourth Thursday of the month (except in June, July, August and December), the society sponsors presentations by guest speakers on subjects generally relating to the history of Vancouver. These gatherings take place in the Museum of Vancouver (formerly Vancouver Museum), located at 1100 Chestnut Street at 7.30 pm. Enquire at the Museum desk for directions to the room.

All meetings are FREE and open to the public and visitors are welcome.

Refer to the Newsletter for forthcoming programmes. The Annual General Meeting and election of officers takes place at the May meeting.

Membership:

Membership in the Vancouver Historical Society is open to all who have an interest in the sharing and preservation of local history. Click here to access our downloadable PDF Membership form or e-mail us by clicking here. You can also leave a message on our Information Line and someone will get back to you.

The annual membership dues are:
Student/Senior (over 60): $25.00
Single/Family: $30.00
Institution/Organization: (VHS Newsletter only) $20.00

The Vancouver Historical Society:
• organizes/presents a lectures series annually
• publishes and/or sponsors new books
• organizes and leads historical walking tours
• actively celebrates Vancouver's birthday
• directly supports education programs for students
• maintains an inventory of historical researchers
• provides referrals to historical researchers
• awards grants annually for local history projects

Benefits of Membership:

  • Vancouver Historical Society Newsletter and calendar of events, 9 issues per year
  • quarterly provincial magazine, British Columbia History, rich with thought- provoking research, historical photographs and book reviews
  • regular updates on our website
  • invitations to regularly scheduled speakers
  • historical walking tours (past tours included neighbourhoods and historical sites)
  • an invitation to our Incorporation event in April to celebrate Vancouver’s birthday
  • full voting rights at the Annual General Meeting
  • varied volunteer activities
  • opportunities to get involved and explore our local history

2010-11 Executive

President Scott Anderson
Vice President (Programs) Bruce M. Watson
Treasurer Kristen Wong
Recording Secretary Jean Wilson
Director (Membership) Elizabeth Hawkins
Director (Newsletter Editor) Jim McGraw
Director Kellan B. Higgins
Director Robert Mcdonald
Director Jean Mann

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