The Highlands Historical Society invites you to join us for a fascinating presentation by John McDougall, “Driving the Pacific Northwest in 1916”. Date and Time: Wednesday, October 26, at 7:00 pm. Location: Room HA010, Hole Academic Building, Concordia University Edmonton, 7128 Ada Blvd. Directions: The Hole Academic Building is accessed from the parking lot on…
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Speaker Series: John McDougall – Driving the Pacific Northwest, 1916
The Speaker Series is back! The Highlands Historical Society has invited John McDougall to share a fascinating piece of his family history: the story of a 1916 journey through the Pacific Northwest, by car. The event takes place at 7 p.m. on October 26, at Concordia University (7128 Ada Boulevard), in room HA-009. This is…
Remembering the Music of Gaby Haas
by Highlands Historical Society – July 22, 2021 Article written by Carol Snyder, edited by Laurel Erickson, from Vol 18 No 2 (Summer 2007) of the HHS Newsletters. from the newsletter… Gaby was born in Czechoslovakia on November 7, 1920. He was taught violin and piano, and classical music. The family decided to come to…
Get your Highlands Historical Society Plaque – October 31 deadline
What a great time to hunker down and cozy up with a warm cup of cocoa as you sit by the fireplace to research the history of your home. A Highlands Historical Society Plaque is a beautiful way to pay hommage to the history of your home. Our blog outlines a few quick steps to…
Mary Parris – Highlands Watercolour Artist
It all started with an old photo! When long-time Highlands resident and historian Ted Smith came across a gentleman holding an old photo on the stairs at the Highlands Golf Course, a conversation naturally ensued! It turned out the gentleman was Glenn Parris and the photo, circa 1947, was of Glenn’s mother, Highlands artist Mary…
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