2017 Heritage Summit
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On Wednesday, February 15, 2017, the City of Nanaimo will host the annual Heritage Summit at the Nanaimo Museum from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
The purpose of the summit is to heighten heritage awareness in the community during Provincial Heritage Week (February 13-19) and highlight the work of the many local organizations interested in heritage issues. * CANADA 150 - CENTENNIAL STORIES -- Enjoy a presentation by Ms. Aimee Greenaway, Nanaimo Museum Interpretive Curator: Celebrate Canada's 150 anniversary with stories that interest local and national history.
Highlights include Nanaimo in 1867, the E and N Railway, W.W.I home front experience in Nanaimo, the battle of Vimy Ridge centennial as well as a look at past community centennial celebrations. * HERITAGE CONSERVATION PROGRAM UPDATE & REVIEW -- Chris Sholberg, Culture & Heritage Planner, will provide a short update on the City's Heritage Conservation Program Update & Review which is currently nearing completion. * ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION -- Culture and heritage groups in attendance will share their mandate, recent accomplishments and upcoming projects.
For more information, contact Culture and Heritage directly at 250-755-4483.
| Cost: |
Free Event |
Category: |
Arts | Entertainment Museum Talks | Lectures Workshops (Arts) Everything Else Community Conference |
| Location: |
Nanaimo Museum
100 Museum Way, Nanaimo |
This event is for Adults, Seniors, Student / College | |
| More Info: |
Peggi Humphreys [email protected] 250-755-4483 |
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