[Bcma-l] Historical Conference Comes to Victoria - May 10-13, 2007

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Subject: 	Historical Conference Comes to Victoria - May 10-13, 2007
Date: 	Sat, 17 Feb 2007 15:25:06 -0800
From: 	Russ Fuller <rfuller@islandnet.com>

Hello:

Attached please find an announcement about the British Columbia 
Historical Federation's 2007 Conference, which will be held May 10-13 in 
Victoria, B.C. We are offering a multifaceted programme of presentations 
and tours that will appeal to history buffs and heritage enthusiasts.
Please circulate the attached notice amongst your members and 
colleagues. Questions regarding registration should be directed to Joyce 
Mackie at joyus@shaw.ca <mailto:joyus@shaw.ca> or by telephone at 
250-598-7844.
We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Russ Fuller
Chair
BCHF 2007 Conference Planning Committee

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HISTORICAL CONFERENCE COMES TO VICTORIA

The BRITISH COLUMBIA HISTORICAL FEDERATION’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE is being 
held in Victoria, B.C. from May 10-13, 2007. This conference is being 
co-hosted by the Victoria Historical Society and the Old Cemeteries 
Society of Victoria and will be held at the Harbour Towers Hotel & 
Suites, 345 Quebec Street.

Our multifaceted programme of presentations and tours will appeal to 
history buffs and heritage enthusiasts. The programme begins on Thursday 
with a one-day Symposium, “Heritage and Tourism: Compatibility or 
Conflict?” followed by an opening reception at the Maritime Museum of 
B.C. Beginning on Friday, we are offering presentations on our 
Aboriginal and Chinese heritage, the Hudson’s Bay Company and the 
military, our heritage architecture, and local coal baron Robert 
Dunsmuir. We’re also offering tours of Victoria’s Chinatown, 
Craigdarroch Castle, Fort Rodd Hill and the Naden Military Museum, two 
of our pioneer cemeteries, downtown heritage architecture, and the 
historic Uplands subdivision. There will be a special reception and 
award presentation by the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia at 
Government House. There also will be a book sale with a large selection 
of books on B.C. history and heritage.

REGISTER NOW. Some events have limited capacity and an early bird 
discount is offered until March 15th. Registrations post-marked no later 
than April 15th will be accepted. Registration forms and detailed 
programme descriptions can be downloaded from the BCHF website at

http://bchistory.ca/conf.html

For further information, please contact joyus@shaw.ca 
<mailto:joyus@shaw.ca> or phone 250-598-7844.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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