In conjunction with the Edmonton and District Historical Society’s 28th Annual Historic Festival and Doors Open Celebration, Highlands Historical Society is hosting two different guided walking tours. On Tuesday, July 9, from 7:00 to 9;00 pm, we will tour the Highlands neighbourhood north of 112th Avenue. On Saturday, July 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm,…
Highlands Community League Pub Night
Please join us on Friday, May 17, when Highlands Historical Society will be hosting Trivia Night at Highlands Community League Pub Night. Doors will open at 7:30pm and the trivia contest will begin at 8:30pm. The theme of the trivia contest is “Leisure in Edmonton”. Highlands Community League is located at 6112 – 113 avenue.…
Heritage Plaque Workshop
Come and join HHS for an informative session on how to research Henderson’s Directory and Land Titles to obtain a heritage plaque for your Highlands home. The event is free but registration is required and space limited. Your home must be at least 50 years old and fall within the Highlands / Bellevue boundaries (50th…
Viktoria Grynenko: Contemporary Works from Ukraine (at McLuhan House)
Mark your calendars for a not to be missed concert at the historic McLuhan house (11342 64 St.) in Highlands! On Tuesday, February 6, a recital featuring contemporary music being written in Ukraine will run from 7-9:30 p.m. Virtuoso violinist Viktoria Grynenko will perform these works, and a discussion will follow. My aim for this…
A Conversation with Anita Jenkins
HHS is thrilled when current and past Highlands residents share their memories of the neighbourhood with you. In this latest chapter of our oral history series, former HHS board member and newsletter contributor Anita Jenkins talks about her extensive social activities in Highlands, the importance of preserving historic houses, and her adventures in gardening. The…
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