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Beverly 118 Avenue Horse-Drawn Tour, Tue. August 1 & Wed. August 2, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come and ride along with long time Beverly residents as they tell the fascinating story of their community - "Built on Coal" since the early 20^th century. Register by calling 477-6333.

"Built on Coal: A History of Beverly" Book Launch, Tue. August 1, 6:00 pm

Join us as we launch "Built on Coal: A History of Beverly" by Lawrence Herzog. Beverly Crest Travelodge, 3414 118 Avenue.

Delve into the stacks at the city archives to find how our local history is preserved. See this wonderful "building within a building" and its excellent adaptive use of the old Prince of Wales Armouries.

CITY OF EDMONTON ARTIFACT CENTRE, 10542 Fort Hill

Explore with your guide the City of Edmonton’s "attic" where treasures of the past are cared for. $5 fee. Call 496-2925 to register.

EDMONTON CEMETERY, 107 Ave between 116 & 118 St

Meet at Mausoleum on north side of 107 Avenue and visit graves of Edmonton Old Timers and Up-and-Comers. Some rough footing.

EDMONTON HERITAGE FESTIVAL

Saturday to Monday, August 5-7, All Day

Edmonton Heritage Festival 2000 - 25th Anniversary. World's Largest Celebration of Cultural Diversity "A Canadian Tapestry of Culture" at Hawrelak Park featuring a history exhibit at the new Heritage Pavilion. The history of immigration to northern Alberta from the 1800s to the present will be explored through stories, pictures and artifacts. Free admission to Hawrelak Park.

EDMONTON PUBLIC SCHOOL'S ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM, 10425 99 Avenue.

Wed. August 2, 6:30 pm and Sun. August 6, 1:00 pm

Tour the first public school in Alberta and discover the unusual connection between education, sauerkraut and early Edmonton taxation.

Join Edmonton Transit on a bus from its historic trolley fleet. Board the bus in front of City Hall for a one hour tour through downtown Edmonton and out to the Highlands area. Enjoy stories of the early years of Edmonton Transit as well as commentary on historic buildings and sites. Cost $1.00/person $3.00/family (maximum of 5). Tickets may be purchased on event day in front of City Hall.

Explore with a tour guide hands-on historic artifacts, hear organ music played on a historic Casavant organ, view vintage photographs and slides that tell the history of this fascinating 88-year-old place of worship for a congregation that is 119 years old. Light refreshments will be served.

FORT EDMONTON PARK, Corner of Fox Drive & Whitemud Drive

Mon. July 31 to Mon. August 7, 2:00 pm

A one-hour talk on a variety of topics, given by the knowledgeable staff at St. Michael’s Church on "1905 Street". Admission to the Park is the only cost.

"A Taste of History" - Costumed interpreters throughout the site will be making traditional foods that can be sampled throughout the day. While supplies last. Admission to the Park is the only cost.

FROM TIMES PAST, 12505 102 Ave

"Antiques & Collectibles: How old is it? What's it worth?", Thu. August 3, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Learn how to find information about authenticity and value of your treasures. Get important tips about how to buy and sell antiques and collectibles. Pre-register at 448-9671. $3/person.

Join community historian Marianne Fedori for a guided tour at St. George’s Crescent in historic Glenora. Call 447-7311 to register.

Follow local historian Kathryn Ivany through Glenora from the Government House to the Glenora School to learn the history of this varied neighbourhood. Call 489-4423 to register.

HIGHLANDS HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

Explore the creation of Magrath-Holgate, real estate developers, and others who followed them to build this neighbourhood of mansions and family homes. Call Ken at 444-3898 to register.

HOTEL MACDONALD, 10065 100 St

A selection of historical facts and stories on our "Chateau on the River" will complement our selection of of tea, finger sandwiches, and sweets served during afternoon tea. Tour times are prior to and after the tea. $18.00 per person. Call 429-6424 for tour and tea reservations .

JASPER EAST VILLAGE MAINSTREET PROJECT

Learn about the history of "the other side of downtown" and the new Main Street Project which will transform it. Starts at City Hall. Call Susan Wissink at 424-9001 to register.

THE LOYAL EDMONTON REGIMENT MUSEUM, #118 Prince of Wales Armouries, 10440 108 Ave

"Veteran Experiences" - Let World War II and Korean War veterans take you on a walking tour of their experiences in these conflicts. Weapons and equipment will be explained and available to discuss.

Museum open for viewing through the long weekend. Current soldiers on site for information on the life of modern Canadian soldiers.

MOUNT PLEASANT CEMETERY, 106 St & 54 Ave

Sun. July 30, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Follow your guide historian Judy Berghofer to discover the lives of Old Strathcona and Edmonton pioneers from Premier A.C. Rutherford to Dr. Keillor. Hilly and rough terrain involved. Call Judy at 433-5866 to book.

OLD STRATHCONA FOUNDATION

Pub Tour, Tue. August 1, 10:00 pm

Enjoy a walking tour with Judy Berghofer of historic Old Strathcona pubs and discussion of the architecture which makes Old Strathcona unique. Meet at Princess Theatre, 10337 82 Ave, at 10:00 pm. Call Judy at 433-5866 to book.

"Wilf on Whyte", Wed. August 2, 7:00 pm

Enjoy the life story of Wilf Carter – "Canada’s Singing Cowboy" with a screening of Tom Radford’s one-hour documentary, "The Last Round Up," at Princess Theatre, 10337 82 Avenue. Then partake in an old fashioned sing-along and view some of John Duke’s collection of Wilf Carter memorabilia. Admission $5.00.

Market Day Walking Tour, Thu. August 3, 12:00 pm

Take a walk with Judy Berghofer through historic Old Strathcona and enjoy a visit to the Farmer’s Market. This is a one-hour walking tour. Meet at Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market, 10320 84 Ave, main door at 12:00 pm.

"Celebrate Written History", Fri. August 4, 7:00 pm

The Old Strathcona Foundation and Orlando Books present an evening of historic storytelling.Enjoy stories from Edmonton's finest history books, such as the Best of the Strathcona Pathfinder and other local authors. Books may also be purchased during this time. To register or for more information, please contact the Old Strathcona Foundation at 439-8990. The event is upstairs at Orlando Books, 10123 Whyte Avenue.

Walking Tour of Old Strathcona & Trolley Ride Over High Level Bridge, Mon. August 7, 10:00 am

Walk through Old Strathcona and ride the "toonerville trolley" across the High Level Bridge. Meet at rear of Farmer's Market for this two-hour tour. $3 for trolley ride.

OLIVER COMMUNITY LEAGUE

From the fur trade and early Catholic mission to a mansion built on a razor blade fortune, join historian Shirley Lowe on a walk back in time through one of Edmonton’s earliest neighbourhoods. See rich French architecture and some of the oldest residences left in the city and hear the stories of the original Oliver community. Group size limited to 20. Phone 452-1247 to register.

The historic Ortona Armoury, built in 1914 for the Hudson's Bay Co., is now an arts building. Tour the studios and meet the artists, musicians and filmmakers.

Go "behind the scenes" at the Provincial Archives of Alberta. See it all: two floors of archival records, the wondrous audio/visual room, stacks and stacks of records and more. Registration is limited to 15. For more information and to register, contact Provincial Archives of Alberta main switchboard at 427-1750 and mention the "Behind the Scenes" tour.

ROBERTSON WESLEY UNITED CHURCH, 10209 123 St

Guided tour of historic church with many stained glass windows, some of which are originals from the time of construction in 1913. A guide book with a short historical sketch, description of windows and organ and some colour photos is $5.00. Call 455-2426 to register as tours are limited to 20 participants.

TELEPHONE HISTORICAL CENTRE, Old Strathcona, 10437 83 Ave

"The Telephone Rivals" - For almost 90 years, Edmonton had two rival telephone companies. Come and hear Edmonton’s two most notable historians, Alex Mair and Tony Cashman, relive some of the friendly and sometimes not so friendly rivalry that occurred during this period of the city’s history. In 1906, the "City Telephone System" was the telephone company that served Edmonton and district. Alex Taylor, a local entrepreneur, had brought two telephones to the town in 1885 and had operated his Edmonton and district telephone company for almost 20 years before he sold it to the new City of Edmonton. The new Province of Alberta decided to get into the telephone business and rented space in the downtown telephone exchange building for its first years of existence. Thus began the 90 years of rivalry between these two telephone companies. We all know the final outcome, the sale to Telus, but many interesting events happened in the intervening years. Our two historians will explore some of the interactions that occurred and their effect on the history of Edmonton. Refreshments to follow. Phone 433-1010 for more information.

UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE VILLAGE, only 25 minutes east of Edmonton along Hwy. 16

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is offering special tours including a visit back through time to the various garden plots located on site. Discover what the Ukrainian pioneers planted and why, and have a visit with a settler or two. Tours last approximately 2 hours. Admission to the Village is the only charge. Tours are free. Please register in advance as space is limited. Call (780) 662-3640.

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