Elliott galt, son of sir alexander galt, for investors bought the nicholas sheran mine and created the north western coal and navigation company, and later the alberta railway and coal company, and the alberta irrigation company. The lethbridge prohibition vote was close, though, and there were many people across southern alberta who actively supported prohibition. Our parking lot is at the bottom of the hill and is the first lot on the left. Our classes introduce students from preschool to grade 8 to the history of lethbridge and southern alberta. Christopher kilford lethbridge military history collection. We explore the history, cultures, and traditions of the communities that lived in the region in the time the original fort whoopup was built and operated. Galt museum captures lethbridge s evolution into a more contemporary and conservative place with static displays about its function in southern albertas history, the culture of the kainai people, the prairie landscape and coal mining industry, as well a multitude of revolving exhibits. The lethbridge military museums mission is to promote and exhibit to the public the rich military history of lethbridge and area from 1899 to the present. In the end the book has become a collection of stories, facts, biographies and information that made the author chuckle or gasp. Our name changed to lethbridge historical society at that time.
These exhibits showcase the history of southern alberta and lethbridge. In 1963, they challenged the medicine hat club to an endurance race between the two cities to raise awareness of physical fitness. This book started out as an homage to page three of the lethbridge news. Nov 02, 2019 that part of the allcanadian retailers history, along with its many contributions to our community, is outlined in a nostalgic display on now at the galt museum and archives. This is about the time when i took my friend for a haunted tour at the galt museum and lets just say things got pretty creepy and scary haha. He used a special song and was able to win all the black waters flowing down from the eastern slopes. For more information, visit or call fort whoopup at 403 320 3777. Sep 26, 2019 new exhibit at galt museum in lethbridge explores maps of fantasy worlds. Lethbridgenamed after william lethbridge, largest investor in north western coal and. Sugar beets had been farmed in ontario and quebec but with the help of irrigation techniques southern alberta was found to be an ideal place to grow the crop. Lovely old building, good gift shop with lots of history books relevant to the area.
It is also the fourthlargest city in alberta by population after calgary, edmonton and red deer, and the thirdlargest city by. Lethbridge its that time of year when everything seems a little spookier than usual. Lethbridge is the largest city in southern alberta, canada. Sugar beet farming has an extensive history in southern alberta. I have lived in lethbridge for the last several decades. Page three contained fascinating insights into the community and provided a way to understand what, and who, was important within the community. Ymca with a collection of approximately 3,000 books donated by city residents. The lethbridge military museum celebrating the rich. This landmark is the longest and highest railway trestle bridge in the world, spanning 1. The society maintains an office and its book inventory at the museum and many of our members volunteer there on a regular basis. Home history visit calendar store contact request a group experience book a school program cart 0.
As of 2006, the museum housed a collection of about 300,000 archival documents, 20,000 artifacts, and photographs. In 1958, the lethbridge city council took the lead to get a society organized as they were concerned at the lack of a museum and archives in the city and felt an historical society was the logical group to undertake development of such a facility. We are located in indian battle park in lethbridge, alberta. A cultural exploration of lethbridge begins at the galt. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The july 22, 1915, headline says it all lethbridge was the only city in alberta that voted against prohibition. From pictures of the past to present day and artifacts, it represented a mosaic of cultures and people. The history of lethbridge and southwestern alberta can be explored through the galts rotating worldclass exhibits, special events, and school and community. Feb 14, 2019 library ceo terra plato says a museum is about history, and what theyre doing in partnership with the galt is showcasing the history of the lethbridge public library. Galt museum and archives brings back popular programs. In 2006, the museum cared for a growing collection of over 20,000 artifacts and 300,000 archival documents and photographs record the history of lethbridge and southern alberta. When cemeteries look more daunting in the dimming sunlight and the local ghost stories feel that much.
Produced by cfac television for the city of lethbridge. Records of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints edit edit source the lethbridge family history center has an extensive collection of resource books and local history books. The historical lethbridge conference was cosponsored by the university of lethbridge, lethbridge public library and catv television in lethbridge. The active lethbridge website is providing daily listings of things to do both outdoor and indoor on their blog. We hope this, in turn, will lead to a better understanding of our communitys military contribution to the preservation of world peace and security. The society maintains an office and its book inventory at. Residents asked to consider walking oneway on busy paths where possible. Hives the film standing alone is an intimate look at the blackfoot culture interpreted by pete standing alone. To me it really speaks to the enduring value of public libraries in the. The production promotes the economic, cultural and recreational advantages of lethbridge and.
Local history niitsitapi blackfoot long before the arrival of the newcomers, naapi gambled in the mountains. Memories of lethbridge and area public group facebook. The society was registered as the whoopup country chapter of the historical society of alberta. Just drive west on 3 avenue s until youre in the coulees. What we offer a chance to learn southern alberta history. Crossing the coulees and the river is the worlds largest high level bridge.
The modern history of lethbridge extends to the mid19th century, when the area was developed from drift mines opened by nicholas sheran in 1874, and the north western coal and navigation company in 1882. Breath of a ghost 1996, anita horrocks set in lethbridge. The heritage value of the sir alexander galt hospital building derives from its representation of the development of the coal industry in southern alberta and the growth of the city of lethbridge, both of which are directly related to a prominent figure in canadian history, sir alexander tilloch galt. We carry hard to find books and local publications, including from the lethbridge historical society. The museum offered the history of lethbridge and area. Teachers can click the link below to request a class on our galt education website. Moved for a second time in 2000, this grand old depot was relocated to a site developed to reflect an exciting era of railway in southern alberta, the galt historic railway park near stirling, alberta. Located in lethbridge, the galt provides historical information on the human history of the area from blackfoot culture, to coal mining, to regional breweries. Come learn more about the history of the public library system in lethbridge. White calf, the 1965, cliff faulknor the story of eagle child, a piikani boy, who finds a white. Galt gardens is the central gathering spot in downtown lethbridge and is widely used for social events and programs.
Teachers can book a variety of programs for their students. Using real and replica artifacts and documents, we help students to explore the history and culture of our region. The galt museum is your source for lethbridge gifts and local history books for kids and adults alike. Weve been around for 100 years and not a lot of organizations in the community can say that. You can shop for local history books on our website, and we will ship them to you, utilize our database to research documents and material history, order archival prints and digital resources, check out all our past history this week articles on our website, and peruse. Located in lethbridge, the galt provides historical information on the human history of the area from blackfoot culture. A cultural exploration of lethbridge begins at the galt museum and archives, where museum educator belinda crowson said artifacts, books and knowledgeable staff will help launch a journey into the citys past. Lovely old building, good gift shop with lots of history. Discover what happened during the prohibition years of 1916 to 1924 in the newest lethbridge historical society publication. Regardless of the wishes of lethbridge, the province of alberta went dry in 1916. In 1885, largescale coal mining became feasible when the canadian pacific railway was extended its line from dunmore, near medicine hat, to the mining camp. Memories of eatons on display at galt museum and archives.
Lethbridge straddles the old man river, and its most magnificent characteristic is its coulees a network of large rolling hills that were formed by glacial spill water over ten thousand years ago. While the physical site of the galt is closed due to covid19, we still have our online resources up and available for use. So i drafted this list of childrens bookscomicsgraphic novels. Our museum educators teach classes about the history of fort whoopup on weekdays between may 01jun 30. To share your ideas and resources, or if you are offering online or virtual activities, please email the information to lori. New exhibit at galt museum in lethbridge explores maps of. It was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city. The industries that contributed to the growth of the community are displayed in detail. Or you can park at the galt museum and walk down the trails into the coulees and arrive at our back door. This is how william lethbridge, the managing partner of w. You can shop for local history books on our website, and we will ship them to. Lethbridge, alberta takes visitors back to the whiskey trade, coal mining and one of canadas largest red light districts at the galt museum and archives, while nature lovers can explore the coulees and southern albertas unique ecosystem. Establishment of the lethbridge public library galt museum. In that time, some 20,000 human history objects have been collected, each with its own compelling story.
Prior to the development of drift mines in the area, lethbridge, alberta was known as coal banks, and was part of the territory of the blackfoot confederacy. Visit the station and share the experiences of train passengers, station employees, customs officers and the north west mounted police. On any given day throughout the summer you will find children frolicking in in the water feature with its spray patterns choreographed to music while parents take advantage of. Alex johnston, president of the lethbridge historical society speaking on the topic themes of lethbridge history. The society maintains an office and its book inventory at the museum and our members volunteer on a regular basis. In 1949, they put over 1,500 scotchlite reflectors on kids bicycles to prevent accidents. After years of lobbying by citizens, the lethbridge public library. Jaycees or jcs have a long history with bikes in lethbridge. Lethbridge alberta family history centre genealogy. We carry hard to find books and local publications. The provincial jail in lethbridge was opened in 1911.
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