Please join us for the Highlands Historical Society 2023 Annual General Meeting on Saturday, November 25 at 1:00 pm. We are excited to hold our meeting in the Highlands United Church sanctuary! There will be opportunity to enjoy this beautiful historic space, and view the splendid memorial stained-glass window, fashioned from glass fragments collected by…
Three Generations of Holgate Descendants Visit the Highlands
By Melanie Moore Much has been written about the family who built the iconic Magrath Mansion, William and Ada Magrath. However, very little is known about Bidwell Holgate, William Magrath’s business partner and co-developer of the Highlands. Still less is known about his wife, Mabel—until now. Bidwell arrived in Edmonton in 1909, and shortly thereafter…
Beverly Antiques Roadshow
Speaker Series: Around the World from Edmonton in 1906
The Highlands Historical Society invites you to join us for a fascinating presentation by John McDougall, “Around the World from Edmonton in 1906”. The presentation will be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 11, at Highlands United Church at 11305 – 64th Street. This event is free for Highlands Historical Society members and $5…
Community Block Party
Saturday, September 23, 2023 The Highlands Historical Society is pleased to join Concordia University Edmonton, Bellevue Community League, Highlands Community League, Highlands Golf Club, Thistle Curling Club and Eastglen Leisure Centre for a Community Block Party. Please join us for this special event! Pancake Breakfast @ Highlands Park: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Highlands…
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