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.
The final Tea & Tales of 2010 was held on August 24th.
George Henry prepared the tale about the efforts of Betty Connell
and the Pemberton Valley Dust Commitee in getting the Meadows Road
paved. Video clips are now online of all the presentations
from 2010.
Check them out on our events page.
Many thanks to all out volunteers and helpers at the Tea this year. We hosted 424 people and had some record breaking attendance in the month of July.
This museum program was possible thanks to:
Our Bakers:
Flo Bilenduke, Margaret Mc Leod, Val Megney, Louise Deegan, Fran Cuthbert, Carol Morphy, Judy Mc Nolty, June Perkins, Grace Chadsey, Mable Stillwell, Barb Brooks, Heidi Kym, Cathy Beaudry, Niki Madigan
Our Servers:
Isabell Peters, Brooklyn Koning, Judy Mc Nolty, Flo Bilenduke
Our Presenters:
Karen Love, Meg Gallup, Veronica Woodruff, Cathy Konkle, Bob Priest, Milt Fernandez, Johnny Jones, George Henry
Our awesome big red signs for the railway track board were designed by Michele Kuyek of Heritage Sign Works.
Do you have an idea for Tea & Tales for 2011? Please contact the museum if you have a tale or a character that you think should go on the record.
Brooklyn & Isabell
Alex
"The Taming of the Dust"
Marion Ayers and her many hats came to Tea & Tales regularly. We are grateful to all our regular tea-goers and supporters who make this program possible. Thanks from the museum staff.
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