Fort Vermilion is unique. For generations, the Dene (Beaver and Slavey) and Woodland Cree First Nations have gathered here. Beginning in 1788, Boyer's Post, the first in a series of fur trading posts along the Peace River was established nearby. Since 1830, the site current has been continuously inhabited. Horticultural crops were grown as early [...]
Athabasca Heritage Society (AHS) is an organization of people from the town and county, both newcomers and old-timers, who believe in recovering and celebrating the rich heritage of the Athabasca region, its natural history and people, its growth and settlement. Visit the Athabasca Heritage Society website: http://www.athabascaheritage.ca Athabasca Heritage Society 4704–48 Street Athabasca AB T9S [...]
Edmonton & District Historical Society The Edmonton and District Historical Society is a chapter of the Historical Society of Alberta (HSA), a provincial historical organization that has affiliations with museums, libraries and other history-related facilities and organizations across the province. A registered charitable, non-profit society, EDHS is mandated to promote and preserve the history of [...]
Alberta Railway Museum Mission: The Alberta Railway Museum, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, preserves and interprets significant railway artifacts, including locomotives, railway cars, track maintenance equipment, and buildings. Our collection and interpretation efforts focus on the Canadian National Railways, Northern Alberta Railways, and short line and industrial railways. Visit the Alberta Railway Museum website: http://www.albertarailwaymuseum.com/ [...]
