Lacombe Trade Show

Thank you to all who helped out at the trade show. It was a big success and we had a lot of interest.

L-R Members of the Lacombe & District Historical Society,
Diane Smith and Debbie Gillard.

These were just two of the many people who helped out by manning the booth.

We were pleased to be a part of the trade show and look forward to more opportunities to exhibit what we have to offer to the community.

Our museum hours are:
Michener House Mon-Sat 9-12 am
Flatiron Museum and Interpretive Centre Mon-Sat 1-5 pm
Blacksmith shop is by appointment

And no, the red van in the back of this picture does not belong to us.

Opening Reception

On Tuesday May 8th from 6:30 to 8:30pm, The Lacombe & District Historical Society hosted an opening reception for their 2012 Spring-Summer Exhibit Series at the Flatiron Museum & Interpretive Centre.

L-R; Mr. Lawrence Henderson, 

President of the Lacombe & District Historical Society; 

Mr. Peter Bouwsema, Lacombe City Councilor;

Mrs. Paula Law, Lacombe County Deputy Reeve;

Mr. Gus Jautz, Mrs. Mary Shur, Mrs. Elsie Jautz.

The opening reception featured talks about the Museums’ current exhibits:
- The Girl Guides Through Time
- Celebrating 110 years of History: The Lacombe Police Service
- A History of Dairy Farming in Lacombe

These new exhibits were organized by the Lacombe & District Historical Society in conjunction with the Lacombe Public Library’s Award Winning History Lecture Series hosted at the Lacombe Memorial Centre and are the product of growing collaborations between the society and various organizations in the community.

L-R; Mr. Fred Dobirstein, Mr. Gary Wm. Leslie, 

Mr. Orest Schur, Mr. Gus Jautz

The opening reception’s program included speeches by Marie Péron, Executive Director of the Lacombe & District Historical Society, Mr. Steve Christie, Mayor for the City of Lacombe, Mrs. Joan Fredeen, former Girl Guide Leader and Volunteer, Mrs. Anna Robertson, current Girl Guide Leader and Volunteer, Mr. Gary Wm. Leslie, Chief of Police for the Lacombe Police Service, and Mr. Lawrence Henderson, former owner and operator of the Henderson Dairy Farm in Lacombe.

L-R; Mr. Gary Wm. Leslie, Chief of Police;

Mr. Rod Fox, MLA Lacombe-Ponoka

The evening event was attended by approximately 50 people including Mr. Rod Fox, MLA Lacombe-Ponoka, Mrs. Paula Law, Deputy Reeve for the County of Lacombe, Mr. Orest Schur, former Chief of the Lacombe Police Service, Mr. Gus Jautz, retired member of the Lacombe Police Service, and Mr. Fred Dobirstein, former deputy Chief for the Lacombe Police Service, and representatives from the Markerville Creamery Museum.

Attendees enjoyed a wine tasting hosted by Chateau Wines & Spirits from Lacombe and a live musical performance by local singer and songwriter Justine Vandergrift.

The Lacombe & District Historical Society thanks all of its dedicated volunteers and members for their assistance with the opening reception at the Flatiron Museum and making the event a true success.  Thank you to all of our sponsors past, present and future for your support!

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: THE MICHENER HOUSE & THE FLATIRON MUSEUM 

CALL TO RESERVE (403) 782-3933 or (403) 755-6935

March 22nd Annual General Meeting

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting for the LACOMBE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is taking place on Thursday March 22nd, 2012 at 7pm. in the Board Room at 4892 - 46 Street in Lacombe, AB. New members wishing to join the Society are welcome. All existing members are encouraged to attend as this is our most important meeting of the year. For more information please call (403) 782-3933. Everyone is Welcome.

FEB 29 - MAR 17: Museums closed

LACOMBE MUSEUMS CLOSED

FROM FEB 29^th – MARCH 7^th

REGULAR WINTER HOURS

Flatiron Museum and Interpretive Centre

Open Wednesday - Saturday: 1pm - 5pm

5005-50th Avenue, Lacombe

(403) 755-6935

Michener House Museum

Open Wednesday - Saturday: 9am - 12pm

5036 - 51st Street, Lacombe

(403) 782-3933