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Special Events

Heritage Speakers Series

Monday, August 2 - 7 p.m. - Lynne Stonier-Newman shares stories and images from her new release “Peter O’Reilly: The Rise of a Reluctant Immigrant”

O’Reilly played an influential role in BC’s early years, serving as gold commissioner, judge, and Indian Reserve Lands Commissioner. This work of creative non-fiction also provides insight into O’Reilly’s private life.

For more information, click here.

City Hall Council Chambers
Admission by donation

September - A screening of “Canyon War: The Untold Story” a documentary which traces the events of the 1858 war between the NLaka’pamux Nation and Fraser River gold miners. The film premiered on the Knowledge Network and was featured at the New York Independent Film Festival earlier this year.

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October - Jay Sherwood “Bannock & Beans: Bob White’s Cowboy’s account of the Bedaux Expedition


Heritage Walking Tours

The museum has published a series of illustrated booklets of self-guided heritage walks, available for purchase in the gift shop. Guided tours for groups may be booked in advance (minimum charge of $30) by calling 250-992-9580 or by e-mail at ehunter@city.quesnel.bc.ca

Historical Walking Tour of Quesnel (24 pp.) - $2

Quesnel Pioneer Cemetery Tour (16 pp.) - $1

Quesnel Pioneer Cemetery Chinese Memorial Cairn (16 pp.) - $2

Cemetary tour

Exhibits

This season, visitors will have an opportunity to compare the work of Quesnel's two pioneer photographers in adjoining exhibits.

C.D. HOY: PORTRAITURE, KIN AND CAMARADERIE

Quesnel photographer C.D. Hoy (1883-1973) captured through his portraiture the unique character and cultural milieu of the Cariboo. Acclaimed as the first town photographer in Quesnel, Hoy’s Chinese, White and First Nations patrons give us insights into the culturally diverse landscape of Northern B.C.

This exhibit is presented by the Quesnel Museum in collaboration with Barkerville Historic Town. From FIRST SON PORTRAITS BY C.D. HOY Curated by Faith Moosang.

 

Wing Invite

Chow Shong Wing was born in Quesnel into the merchant family that ran the Wah Lee Store.  As a young man he established a photographic studio on the upper floor and was the first professional photographer in Quesnel (active c. 1910-20).  His portraits of local residents – Chinese, First Nation and White, speak profoundly of the economic, religious and social forces of acculturation at work in this young frontier town, but also reflect a casual intimacy that existed between individuals of diverse cultural background.

 

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