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 Pemberton and District Museum and Archives Society, in partnership with the Village of Pemberton, has a collection of artifacts and archives and permanent exhibitions on site. Come for a visit and learn about those who came before us in Pemberton and District.
Having walked into Pemberton from Vancouver about
1894, William Morgan Miller built this house. With much help from
local residents, the society had it moved to the museum site; made
available by the Village of Pemberton.
This building was built by Chief Eddy Thevarge for
his wife Maria in 1920. When they moved to a new house, their
daughter Agnes and her husband moved into the old home. Their four
children were born here.
This house was built by Sam Jim down along Lillooet
Lake in 1929. Sam Jim was a builder and helped to build many of the
settlers barns and homes throughout the valley. He lived in this
house all his life.
Originally a bunk house for the Pacific Salmon
Commission workers for a project on the Birkenhead River. It was
moved to the Purden farm in the 60s where it remained until facing
demolition. It was renovated and turned into the gift shop.
