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Our vision at the GVMA is to create community connections through exceptional, engaging experiences with Greater Vernon’s authentic and diverse past. Our mission is to preserve and present authentic and significant artifacts and archival records of...  Mo

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Meadowlark
19th century, 2024-05-25
  A Captivating singer One of the Okanagan’s most captivating singers is undoubtedly the western meadowlark, known for its extraordinary vocal projection. In the open grasslands and meadows, where cover is limited, the meadowlark’s melodic call travels far, making it difficult to pinpoint its source. This adaptation allows effective communication with other meadowlarks while helping […] The post Meadowlark appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
Mother’s Day
19th century, 2024-05-11
  Social Justice Roots The roots of Mother’s Day can be traced back to late-19th Century United States. After the Civil War, Ann Reeves Jarvis of Philadelphia initiated “Mother’s Friendship Day” to unite mothers from both Union and Confederate backgrounds. In subsequent years, Mother’s Day activities maintained a social justice focus, with activists like Julia […] The post Mother’s Day appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
Vernon Train Station
agriculture, 2024-05-04
  S & O Spur Line The former CPR station in Vernon, located on 29th Street, is a testament to an era when trains ruled the transportation landscape. Between 1890 and 1892, a spur line off the main C.P.R railway was built between Sicamous and Okanagan Landing. During construction, a station emerged in Vernon, sparking […] The post Vernon Train Station appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
Tobacco Industry in Vernon
agriculture, 2024-04-27
  A promising industry Between the 1890s and 1930s, Kelowna had a flourishing tobacco industry, evidenced in the numerous tobacco barns still present on the city’s outskirts. What is less well-known, however, is that Vernon also once had its own, much-smaller tobacco industry. The beginning of the commercial tobacco industry in the Okanagan Valley is […] The post Tobacco Industry in Vernon appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
James A. Munro
19th century, 2024-04-19
  Nature’s champion On April 22, Earth Day will be commemorated in 192 countries around the world. Since its inception in 1970, the event has sought to raise awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources and foster a global environmental movement. Over the years, Vernon has been home to many environmental champions, one […] The post James A. Munro appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
Baroness Herry and the Titanic Connection
19th century, 2024-04-13
  A maritime tragedy During the early hours of April 15, 1912, the Titanic descended into the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean following a collision with an iceberg. This catastrophe occurred just four days into the ship’s inaugural journey from Southampton to New York City, and regrettably, more than 1,500 passengers and crew perished […] The post Baroness Herry and the Titanic Connection appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
Roots of Green 5
20th century, 2024-04-05
  This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series. Thank you to Wray McDonnell for his help. A new technology debuts Television made its debut in the Okanagan Valley in September 1957 with the launch of CHBC in Kelowna. At the onset, only 500 households owned television sets, […] The post Roots of Green 5 appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
Mayoral Outfit
20th century, 2024-03-23
  A Ceremonial attire The Vernon Museum houses an ensemble steeped in ceremonial significance within its artifact collection. The outfit, consisting of a black grosgrain robe adorned with spacious open sleeves, complemented by a matching hat and lace jabot, was purchased from The Toggery Shop in Victoria, likely during the 1950s. Over the years, it […] The post Mayoral Outfit appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
AURA Chamber Choir
21st century, 2024-03-09
  A historic performance On April 6 and 7, 2024, the AURA Chamber Choir will present Johann Sebastian Bach’s Passion According to St. John in Salmon Arm and Vernon, respectively. The occasion commemorates both the choir’s 45th Anniversary, and exactly 300 years since the Passion was first performed. Between 1723 and 1724, German composed Bach, […] The post AURA Chamber Choir appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
The Growth of the Vernon Archives
20th century, 2024-03-01
  The MUseum & Archives is formed How does the growth of an archival collection progress with time? While the specifics vary by institution, in the instance of the Vernon Archives, its collection has evolved organically since the organization’s inception in 1950. That year marked the inception of the museum, initiated by the City of […] The post The Growth of the Vernon Archives appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
1965 Fulton Yearbook
20th century, 2024-02-24
  Through the Pages of time What was the experience like for a senior at Clarence Fulton Secondary School in 1965? A glimpse into the school’s annual from that year provides heartwarming insight. The 1964/65 academic year began with some confusion for Principal D. L. Mans due to the introduction of a new student timetable. […] The post 1965 Fulton Yearbook appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
The Vernon Industrial Exposition
20th century, 2024-02-17
  A most important event In the late 1940s, it was deemed the “most important Spring event in the Interior of British Columbia.” The Annual Vernon-Okanagan Industrial Exposition was considered a means to attract fresh capital to the Vernon region for industrial ventures, and was hosted for the first time in 1947. Earlier that year, […] The post The Vernon Industrial Exposition appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
The Vernon Industrial Exposition
20th century, 2024-02-17
  A most important event In the late 1940s, it was deemed the “most important Spring event in the Interior of British Columbia.” The Annual Vernon-Okanagan Industrial Exposition was considered a means to attract fresh capital to the Vernon region for industrial ventures, and was hosted for the first time in 1947. Earlier that year, […] The post The Vernon Industrial Exposition appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
Roots of Green 4
20th century, 2024-02-10
  This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series. Thank you to Wray McDonnell for his help. The role of summer students During the summer months, students play a vital supportive role for numerous businesses and industries throughout the Okanagan Valley, including those of horticulture and agriculture. In […] The post Roots of Green 4 appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
Vernon Winter Carnival Buttons
20th century, 2024-02-03
  64 Years of Pins The 2024 Vernon Winter Carnival has kicked off! While each year brings its own set of surprises and delights, this was particular true of the first Winter Carnival, held in 1961. This inaugural event brought about the first parade, a series of sports jamborees, and even a square dance melody […] The post Vernon Winter Carnival Buttons appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
Alvin Timm
20th century, 2024-01-26
  The Button Guy The 2024 Vernon Winter Carnival launches in less than two weeks, and this will be one of the first years it proceeds without the iconic participation of “The Button Guy.” Vernon’s Alvin Timm was born on October 1, 1939. A life-long resident of the area, he worked at the Lavington Glass […] The post Alvin Timm appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
Armstrong Cheese
20th century, 2024-01-20
  The ultimate comfort food Cold snowy weather calls for comfort food like pizza, and what would pizza be without its quintessential cheese topping? Moving back in time to 1902, the residents of the Village of Armstrong joined forces to establish a creamery, financing the project through the sale of land shares. Despite initial resistance […] The post Armstrong Cheese appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
Roots of Green 3
20th century, 2024-01-12
  This article is part of the Vernon Archives’ “Roots of Green: Unearthing Horticultural History” series. Thank you to Wray McDonnell for his help. Earl Maurice King Horticulture is a branch of agriculture that is concerned with the cultivation of plants for food or for ornament, and B.C. is a haven for both. Given the […] The post Roots of Green 3 appeared first on The Museum & Archives of Vernon.
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