The Douglas Trail was constructed in the fall of 1858. This was the first public works project on the mainland. It was initiated by Governor Douglas to ensure food and freight could be transported to the goldfields inland.
Need something to do? Interested in Pemberton history? Want some exercise? Climb Through History up the Benchlands Access Stairway! The George Henry team has installed the Museum's Heritage Climb plaques on the railing of the Benchlands Access Stairway (directly across from the Museum), known to some as the 'skeleton stairway'. The steep climb should be easier now that there is a good excuse to stop for a breather, and climbers may learn something along the way; take the climb yourself and learn a bit of Pemberton History.
Thank you to Shayne May of Mountain Glass and Mirror for donating the plexiglass, used to protect the informational plaques.
George Sr. cutting metal for frames
Margaret grinding frames - who said metal work was just for boys!
George Jr. securing plaque to railing
Benchlands Access Stairway, site of the Pemberton Museum Heritage
Climb
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