Lacombe & District Historical Society: September 2013

New Fall Exhibit Opening Reception

Thursday. September 26th , 7pm
Flatiron Museum

Events

MUSEUM PROGRAMS & EVENTS

May

INTERNATIONAL MUSEUMS DAY

Friday, May 18, 2018

GUIDED WALKING TOUR @10 am & 2 pm

HERITAGE GARDEN PLANTING 1pm to 4pm

June to August

ART IN THE GARDEN

Saturdays: from 10 am to 12 pm

FREE

Enjoy a morning of painting, drawing, and Creating in the garden at Michener House.

All art supplies are provided. This drop-in program is offered every Saturday from June to August.

SENIORS WEEK

Thursday June 7, 2018 @ 10 am

FREE

Guided Bus Tour of Lacombe’s Historic Downtown. Pick-up at the Lacombe Memorial Centre.

July and August

SKILLS FOR HOMESTEADERS

Wed, Thu & Fridays: from 1 pm to 4 pm

FREE

Join us on weekdays in July and August for fun hands-on learning at Michener House. Learn essential skills every homesteader needs to know;

· Washing

· Carding & Spinning Wool

· Knitting & Crochet

· Local Plants & Gardening

· Making Butter

CANADA DAY WEEKEND

FREE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS!

WALKING TOURS

Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 1, 2018

Guided walking tour of Lacombe's Historic Downtown.

Tours start at the Michener House at 10am, 2pm and 3pm.

MICHENER HOUSE

Sunday July 1, 2018

Wagon Rides: 10am to 4pm

Tea Party: 12pm to 3pm

Enjoy the company of some of Lacombe’s most famous characters from the past played by local heritage performers from the Zap Theater company. Have a piece of cake, get your picture taken by Ben Cameron, or make a Canada themed craft. Hop on a horse drawn wagon for an exciting ride through downtown Lacombe.

BLACKSMITH SHOP

Watch the Blacksmiths at work and learn about the tools of the trade at the Blacksmith Shop.

LACOMBE DAYS

July 27-29, 2018

FREE

Annual Chalk Mural Competition and family friendly activities at the Michener House Museum. Learn Métis Finger weaving. Pet a friendly creature at the petting zoo.

Watch the Blacksmiths at work and learn about Canadian Tools at the Blacksmith Shop.

Guided walking tours of Lacombe's Historic Downtown.

VISIT LACOMBE DAYS WEBSITE FOR A FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Central Alberta Pride Week

Aug 17 & Aug. 18 1- 4 pm

RAINBOW KNITTING BEE at the Michener House Museum.

AB OPEN FARM DAYS

Sat. August 18 & Sun. August 19, 2018

FREE

WOOL -MANIA: 1 pm to 4 pm

From carding to knitting, learn it all at the Michener House Museum. Join our rainbow knitting bee.

HAMMER-IN: 10 am to 5 pm

Watch the blacksmiths tackle a group project at the Blacksmith Shop.

LACOMBE CULTURE & HARVEST FESTIVAL

Sept 28- Oct 1, 2018

FREE

Special Events at the Museums throughout the festival. Watch the Blacksmiths at work and learn about the tools and the trade at the Blacksmith Shop.

Guided walking tour of Lacombe's Historic Downtown.

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

November 22-24, 2018

FREE

Join the Lacombe & District Historical Society as they revisit Christmas of yesteryear. Stop in to cozy Michener House and listen to festive stories. Get a taste of old fashioned Christmas with free cookies and cider. Purchase Christmas cards and handmade decorations.

Lacombe & District Historical Society

Flatiron Museum and Interpretive Centre

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Prairie Puzzles

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