Photo Courtesy: Urban Sketchers Edmonton On June 1, join the Highlands Historical Society and Edmonton’s Historian Laureate, Marlena Wyman, as we sketch the Owens Residence in Highlands followed by other heritage homes nearby. Marlena leads her 2-year term as Edmonton’s 5th Historian Laureate by chronicling the history of Edmonton through journaling and sketching around the…
Our blog outlines a few quick steps to get your submission ready for a decorative plaque – https://edmontonhighlands.ca/heritage-plaques/ You have lots of time to do the research before the deadline to get your plaque this summer. The next submission deadline will be late October. It’s a simple 3-step process. Look up Henderson’s directory, retrieve the…
The Highlands Historical Society was very fortunate to have been invited by Sparrow Capital (currently restoring the Gibbard Block) to send off old doors and radiators for a new life. The doors and radiators from the historic Gibbard Block were offered by Sparrow Capital to anyone with a use in mind for these ornate and…
Check out our dynamic calendar of events! Exciting events for everyone, and exclusive deals for members! Make sure to like our Facebook page to stay up-to-date, and don’t miss any exciting announcements! Here are the events coming soon: Urban Sketchers Edmonton Come to Highlands– June 1, 11 AM to 1 PM We are proud to…
The restoration of the Gibbard Block in Highlands is underway. As the opening of this iconic landmark fast approaches, we are excited to announce a new benefit to your 2019 membership along with exciting news for the Highlands Historical Society. “Historic Gibbard Block in Highlands Neighbourhood to See Burger Joint, Liquor Store, and Delicatessen[…]” and…
