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Historical Fashions come to Nanaimo Museum

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Are you a historical fashion fan? You will be interested in seeing the new exhibit at the Nanaimo Museum, “Women’s Fashion of La Belle Epoque 1890-1914″ on from September 2nd  to December 31, 2011.

The Victorian era was a time when vast fortunes were being made as a result of the industrial revolution. With increased wealth and new manufacturing opportunities developed through international trade, fashion became a more accessible indulgence for all women.

Come listen to Ivan Sayers talk about this interesting era on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 from 2pm to 4pm.

Mr. Sayers has one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of historic clothing in private hands in Canada, and is the curator for the Original Costume Museum Society, a group dedicated to preserving historical clothing from around the world.

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Moorecroft Park needs a Live-In Caretaker

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Would you like to live on the waterfront?  The Regional District of Nanaimo is looking for someone to provide year-round live-in caretaking services at Moorecroft Regional Park in Nanoose Bay.

In exchange for providing a watchful eye, you could live rent free for a year with all services paid (excluding telephone and internet).  Applications are due before September 6, 2011.

For more information, go to the Regional District of Nanaimo website on the blogroll.

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Nanaimo Museum’s Sundaes on Sundays for $1

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Nanaimo Museum is featuring the mouthwatering event, “Sundaes on Sundays.”  For only a dollar, they will help you make your own serving of old fashioned, handmade ice cream from real cream!

Come to the Nanaimo Bastion every Sunday during July and August between 12 noon and 2pm and bring your appetite and maybe some fresh berries? Yummy.

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Space Needed for Island War Museum

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Where will the Vancouver Island Military Museum Society go?  They have been given notice that they have to find a new home by the end of the year.

The war museum is located in Nanaimo North Centre Mall, and is currently open six days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is by donation.

It is entirely staffed by volunteers and has no paid employees, many of whom are ex-service personnel.   This is aon the courage, dedication and sacrifices local citizens have made while serving in the Canada’s Armed Forces.

For more information visit their website http://vimms.ca

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Nanaimo Historical Pub Tour

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Are you interested in local brew history? The Nanaimo Museum is offering a “Historical Pub Tour” on Mondays – June 13, July 11, and August 8, 2011
Starting at 7 p.m at the Nanaimo Museum at 100 Museum Way downtown Nanaimo. 

A tour guide takes participants on a historical walk through the Old City Quarter and downtown with brief stops at three of Nanaimo’s oldest liquor establishments. All participants must be at least 19 years of age. Tour begins at the Nanaimo Museum at 100 Museum Way. Pre-registration and payment is required. Registration is limited, so please contact Bobbi Williamson at the Nanaimo Museum 250.753.1821 or email cost is $15/person (members receive a 15% discount)

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Speaker Series on at Nanaimo Museum

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History is alive! The Nanaimo Museum presents, South Wellington Speaker Series which runs from 2pm to 4pm on the following dates:

April 30 South Wellington,
Peter Culley, Writer and photographer. Treasures of South Wellington, Clare Singleton, Artist

May 7 Walking Tour of South Wellington (Not in the Museum)
In conjunction with the South Wellington School’s PAC annual plant sale, join the South Wellington Historical Committee for a walking tour of the community. Please pre-book with Nanaimo Museum (250.753.1821) for one of the tours at 10 am or 12 pm. The $10 fee will go to supporting South Wellington’s heritage. The tour starts at South Wellington School across from the Fire Hall at 1555 Morden Road. Refreshments will be available.

May 7 Saving Morden, Friends of Morden Mine

Morden Mine is a designated provincial Historic Park where some of the last physical remains of Nanaimo’s mining heritage can be seen. The society has been working with BC Parks to raise awareness of the site and develop a conservation plan for the surviving concrete head frame and tipple.

May 14 Spirit of South Wellington,
South Wellington and Area Community Association