[Bcma-l] FW: BCHistroical Federation Annual Conference May 8 - 11, 2008
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The BRITISH COLUMBIA HISTORICAL FEDERATION'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE will be held
in New Westminster, B.C. from May 8-11, 2008 and a field trip to Fort
Langley.
The multifaceted program of workshops, presentations and tours will appeal
to history buffs and heritage enthusiasts. The program begins on Thursday
with two terrific workshops - FINANCIAL PLANNING AND REPORTING FOR NON
PROFIT SOCIETIES (including Director's Liability and Event Insurance) and
BRITISH COLUMBIA'S HISTORIC LAND RECORDS - THE INSIDE STORY (Including a
behind the scenes tour of the New Westminster Land Titles Office). The
Opening Reception also features the book fair open to those in attendance.
Friday morning features an Advocacy Session followed by speakers on themes
related to BC's first capitals, Langley and New Westminster - The Royal
Engineers Re-enactors, Jim Wolf on New Westminster and Charles Hou on Gold
Rush and Trails. The book fair opens to the public at noon.
At noon a bus leaves for Fort Langley for a guided tour of the Fort, a
walking tour of Fort Langley village and time to shop the antique stores,
before enjoying high tea at St. George's Anglican Church. Return to New
Westminster around 7:30 pm for an evening on your own.
Saturday morning has the AGM at Douglas College followed by lunch at
Galbraith House, a restored Victorian mansion. Two walking tours are
offered The guided Waterfront Tour will include the Samson V Maritime
Museum, the last of the Fraser River paddlewheelers and a walk along the
river boardwalk.
The second tour includes The Museum of the Royal Westminster Regiment, The
Royal Engineers Living History Group will present a reenactment at Irving
House or the Regimental Museum. The tours are finished by 3:30 pm leaving
time to tour the antique shops or see the many wonderful old buildings in
the downtown area.
The Awards reception and banquet will be at the Inn at Westminster Quay with
writer and radio host Mark Forsythe being the guest speaker.
REGISTER NOW. Some events have limited capacity and an early bird discount
is available until March 15th and all registrations received by that date
will be eligible in a draw for tickets for two on the Fraser River Paddle
Wheeler dinner cruise on Mother's Day.
Registrations post-marked no later than April 15th will be accepted.
Registration forms and detailed program descriptions are available on the
BCHF website at
<http://bchistory.ca/conferences/2008/index.html>
http://bchistory.ca/conferences/2008/index.html
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The Royal Engineers Re-enactors,<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> =
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second tour includes The Museum of the Royal Westminster Regiment, The =
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Engineers Living History Group will present a reenactment at Irving =
House or the=20
Regimental Museum.<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The =
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finished by 3:30 pm leaving time to tour the antique shops or see the =
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Awards reception and banquet will be at the Inn at Westminster Quay with =
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