[BCMA] PRESS RELEASE: Saanich Pioneer Society Hires Archivist, Expands Hours

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September 16, 2019

The Saanich Pioneer Society, a volunteer-run non-profit Society dedicated to the preservation of the historical records of the Saanich Peninsula, has hired its first-ever paid Archivist. Sonia Nicholson, who spent 12 years with Saanich Archives (municipal archives for the District of Saanich), is thrilled to bring her professional experience to the Saanich Pioneer Society Museum and Archives. "The volunteers have done amazing work here for a very long time. I hope to build on those efforts, and to make residents and researchers more aware of this wonderful community resource."

The Archives, which was previously open by appointment only, will now also be open on Mondays from 9 am to 2 pm (except on Statutory holidays). The Museum and Archives will also be more visible on social media, and offer school and group tours by donation. Their Fall/Winter 2019 events calendar is now available on their website at https://www.saanichpioneersociety.com/about_us.

The Saanich Pioneer Society Log Cabin Museum opened in 1933. The Museum and Archives are located at 7910 Polo Park Crescent in Saanichton.

Contact:
Sonia Nicholson
Archivist
Saanich Pioneer Society
7910 Polo Park Crescent
Saanichton, BC
V8M 2J4
tel: 250-652-1116
email: saanichpioneersociety at outlook.com OR
saanichpioneersocietyarchives at outlook.com

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