When I arrived at Edmonton’s Queen Elizabeth II Building, I was struck by this lovely view of the nearby Alberta Legislature. Inside, from my seat at the 2024 Alberta Heritage Awards Ceremony, it formed the perfect backdrop to the speaker’s podium. Just as the Legislature’s dome faded from view with the setting sun, it suddenly… Continue reading 2024 Alberta Heritage Awards
Tag: Heritage House Publishing
Ghosts of Glenbow
Join Shari on June 3, for her talk entitled ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ which will be the third presentation in the Cochrane’s Hidden History series, sponsored by the Cochrane Historical & Archives Preservation Society. Come hear stories not previously revealed – either in Shari’s book or otherwise. Those familiar with her work will be… Continue reading Ghosts of Glenbow
Event at Calgary!
Join Shari on Monday, November 14 at 7:00 PM at the Bow Cliff Seniors Centre (located at 3375 Spruce Drive SW) for a presentation about her new book Alberta’s Cornerstone: Archaeological Adventures in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, published by Heritage House Publishing. This event hosted by the Alberta Family Histories Society is also being broadcast over Zoom (contact AFHS… Continue reading Event at Calgary!
Historic Calgary Week Event!
Join Shari on Tuesday, July 26 at 7:00 PM for a special presentation as part of Historic Calgary Week (organized by Chinook Country Historical Society). This Zoom event is titled “The Unbreakable Porcelain Doll: Digging Up the Hidden History of Girls & Women.” Archaeological discoveries, historical sources, genealogical research and oral histories reveal surprising stories of remarkable… Continue reading Historic Calgary Week Event!
Event at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park!
Join Shari Peyerl on Sunday, July 17 at 3:00 PM at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park for a presentation about her new book Alberta’s Cornerstone: Archaeological Adventures in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, published by Heritage House Publishing. A short presentation will cover the archaeological work that inspired the book, summarize the history of the park area, and introduce some of… Continue reading Event at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park!
First Nations
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park not only protects precious natural ecosystems, but also preserves important cultural resources. Some historic structures are easy to see, however the many cultural features that predate the arrival of settlers are not as visible. In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, it is time to highlight the Indigenous… Continue reading First Nations
Event at Cochrane!
Join Shari on Wednesday, June 22 at 6:30 PM at the Cochrane Public Library for a presentation about her new book Alberta’s Cornerstone: Archaeological Adventures in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, published by Heritage House Publishing. A short presentation will cover the archaeological work that inspired the book, summarize the history of the park area, and… Continue reading Event at Cochrane!
Event at Airdrie!
Join Shari on Tuesday, June 7 at 7:00 PM at the Airdrie Public Library for a presentation about her new book Alberta’s Cornerstone: Archaeological Adventures in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, published by Heritage House Publishing. A short presentation will cover the archaeological work that inspired the book, summarize the history of the park area, and… Continue reading Event at Airdrie!
Event at Olds!
Join Shari on Saturday, June 4 at 1:00 PM at the Olds Municipal Library for a presentation about her new book Alberta’s Cornerstone: Archaeological Adventures in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, published by Heritage House Publishing. A short presentation will cover the archaeological work that inspired the book, summarize the history of the park area, and… Continue reading Event at Olds!
The Big Book Launch!
Join Shari on Saturday, May 28 at 2:00 PM at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park for the official launch of her new book! Alberta’s Cornerstone: Archaeological Adventures in Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is published by Heritage House Publishing. This event features a special presentation entitled “Through a Child’s Eyes: The Words & Photos of Glenbow Children.” Take a peek at… Continue reading The Big Book Launch!