In 1925 a tradition began when a copper time capsule was placed in the cornerstone of Concordia’s Schwermann Hall. The time capsule was removed and opened this summer. Its historic contents were in pristine condition and the many fascinating items revealed Concordia’s traditions, academics, history and significant place in Edmonton and in Highlands. This October…
Category: Highlands History
City of Edmonton Archives Presentation
The Highlands Historical Society invites you to join us on Wednesday, September 17, at 7:00pm, for a talk by Dylan Bremner, Digital Archivist at the City of Edmonton Archives. Dylan will talk about what is available at the Archives, and how we can make the most of this extremely interesting resource. Topics will be of…
Highlands Historical Walking Tours 2025
Highlands Historical Society recently hosted our annual historical walking tours in conjunction with the Edmonton and District Historical Society Doors Open Festival. Over 60 participants joined the tours to learn more about our beautiful neighbourhood, its fascinating history, and its many interesting residents. On July 6 we toured the south side of 112 avenue, and…
Highlands Historical Streetcar Pocket Park
A group of Highlands residents has organized a Potluck Picnic and Picket at the site of the historic turn-around for the Highlands Streetcar, at 61 Street and 112 Avenue. The event will take place this Saturday, June 28, from 3 – 6 pm.
Highlands Historical Walking Tours
Please join us as we stroll through the Highlands neighbourhood, connecting architecture to Edmonton’s history and meeting some of the interesting characters who have lived here since the 1870s. Highlands Historical Society is hosting two guided walking tours. Our revised booklet “The Highlands – Edmonton Historical Walking Tour” will be included with the tours. For…
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