[BCMA] Images and Stories of the Fraser River with Archie Miller at the Fraser River Discovery Centre

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Media Release

For Immediate Release

April 26, 2011

 

The Fraser River: Images and Stories of Yesterday 

New Westminster, BC - Join us at the Fraser River Discovery Centre on
Thursday, May 12 from 7:00 to 8:30pm, and enjoy a lively talk by local
historian and expert storyteller, Archie Miller of A Sense of History
Research Services. 

It has been said many times that Archie Miller brings the past to life and
life to the past. In this brand new program Miller will combine his talents
as historian, storyteller and photographer to tell more of the history and
the heritage of the Fraser River.  Archival images, accompanied by Miller's
own rarely seen photographs and entertaining comments and anecdotes will
take the audience back to an earlier age on the river and link the present
to years gone by. 

 

Over the years, Archie Miller has become known for his unique historical
flavour and has always been closely connected to the history of the Fraser
and its stories. His walking and cemetery tours are always well attended,
and his talks, lectures and slide programs attract large audiences.
Admission is by donation with the doors opening at 6:30 and light
refreshments being served.  Seating is limited and due to Miller's
popularity, pre-registration is recommended.  Please call the Discover
Centre at 604-521-8401 to reserve your seat. 

 

The Fraser River Discovery Centre is an interpretive centre connecting
communities in discovery and celebration of the living, working Fraser
River.  Located at 788 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, the Discovery Centre
is open Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Admission is by donation for the
exhibit galleries.

 

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Photo information:

All photos courtesy of Archie Miller.
Image 1 - Fraser River ice c. 1920

Image 2 - Fraser River at Emory Creek

 

For more information, please contact:

Cindy Sale, Communication and Events Coordinator

Fraser River Discovery Centre

604.521.8401 ext 103;  csale at fraserriverdiscovery.org

 

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