Speaker Series presents a Pioneer's Tale: Throw A Saddle On A Star

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Thursday, June 9th, 2016
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Speaker Series hosted by the Victoria Genealogical Society presents Julia Armstrong: Throw a Saddle on a Star, a Pioneer's Tale.

Julia Armstrong will tell the story of her life growing up in a pioneer lifestyle in the 1960s in the Kootenays of B.C. When most were seeking modern conveniences, Julia’s family centred a life around self sufficiency by logging and farming with horses, growing gardens and making their own hydro electric power among other activities. The presentation alternates between photos of pioneer life in the Kootenays with flashbacks to her parents’ childhoods, her father as a hobo riding the rails during the depression, and the various other photos which depict her parents preparation for homestead life. Julia will share her childhood adventures, challenges and the joys of a family working together.

Her book, “Throw a Saddle on a Star” will be available at this presentation. Bio: Julia Armstrong has applied many of her pioneer skills into her current life the Shuswap area of BC. She lives in a log house that she and her late husband built.

Member of the Woodworker’s Guild and the Spinners and Weavers, Julia enjoys creating works of fine art and utility. She builds and restores musical instruments as well as wood jewellery, craft items and furniture. Many people in the Shuswap are proud owners of building, houses and renovated rooms that Julia has both designed and built. She has now discovered a new interest in writing about her unique experiences. Doors open at 7pm.

Presentations begin at 7:30. Bring some change for the book sales table. more info at www.victoriags.org