Friday, March 16, 2012

March 22nd Annual General Meeting

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting for the

LACOMBE & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

is taking place on Thursday March 22nd, 2012 at 7pm.

in the Board Room at 4892 - 46 Street in Lacombe, AB.

New members wishing to join the Society are welcome. All existing members are encouraged to attend as this is our most important meeting of the year.

For more information please call (403) 782-3933.

Everyone is Welcome.


Saturday, February 25, 2012

FEB 29 - MAR 17: Museums closed

LACOMBE MUSEUMS CLOSED

FROM FEB 29th – MARCH 7th

REGULAR WINTER HOURS

Flatiron Museum and Interpretive Centre

Open Wednesday - Saturday: 1pm - 5pm

5005-50th Avenue, Lacombe

(403) 755-6935

Michener House Museum

Open Wednesday - Saturday: 9am - 12pm

5036 - 51st Street, Lacombe

(403) 782-3933

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

MUSEUM AND TOURISM

ASSISTANT

The Lacombe & District Historical Society is seeking applications for the casual part-time position of Museum and Tourism Assistant. The successful candidate will report to and assist the Executive Director of the Lacombe & District Historical Society and Lacombe Regional Tourism with duties relating to the daily operations of the Museums in Lacombe and regional tourism. Candidate must be able to work weekends. For more information please call Marie Péron at

(403) 782-3933.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by e-mail to maski@telusplanet.net or bring it in person to the Michener House Museum and Archive.

Deadline: Applications will be received until the position is filled. Position is available immediately.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

MUSEUM HOURS 2012

Michener House Museum
Open Wednesday - Saturday: 9am - 12pm
5036 - 51st Street, Lacombe
(403) 782-3933

Flatiron Museum and Interpretive Centre
Open Wednesday - Saturday: 1pm - 5pm
5005-50th Avenue, Lacombe
(403) 755-6935

*The museums will be open to the public as of Saturday January 7th, 2012.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

COMING IN 2012

The Lacombe & District Historical Society Presents

January 26th

The Girl Guides through time

History Lecture: “History of Guiding in Lacombe” by Joan Fredeen at 7pm at the LMC


February 23rd

Celebrating 110 Years: the Lacombe Police Force

History Lecture: “History of the Lacombe Police Service” by Gary Leslie at 7pm at the LMC


March 29th

Dairy: a local industry then and now

History Lecture: “History of Dairy Farming in the Lacombe Area” by Lawrence Henderson at 7pm at the LMC


As of January 2012, temporary exhibits complementing the Lacombe Public Library's award winning History Lecture Series will be installed at the Flatiron Museum replacing some of the exhibits currently on display. The exhibits are being organized by the Lacombe & District Historical Society in collaboration with Lacombe’s Mary C. Moore library, the Lacombe Police Force, the local girl guides, in addition to other groups, businesses and individuals in the community.

Each exhibit will be unveiled at the Flatiron Museum on the same day that the accompanying history Lecture is held at the Lacombe Memorial Centre; January 26th, February 23rd, March 29th. The Flatiron Museum will be from 1pm – 7pm on these three days so that individuals may view the displays prior to attending each lecture.

For more information please contact the Lacombe & District Historical Society at the Flatiron Museum at (403) 755-6935 or at the Michener House Museum at (403) 782-3933; via email at maski@telusplanet.net

Monday, December 12, 2011

WINTER AND HOLIDAY HOURS

THE MUSEUMS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS:

December 23 – January 6th

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MICHENER HOUSE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

Current Hours of Operation

Saturday: Open 9:00 – 5:00

Tuesday – Friday: by appointment

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FLATIRON MUSEUM

Wednesday – Saturday 10:30 – 5:00

Closed for lunch from 12:00pm – 1:00pm

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For more information

please call (403) 782-3933 or (403)755-6935

or visit our blog at http://mhma3.blogspot.com/

HOLIDAY HOURS

THE MUSEUMS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS:

December 23 – January 6th

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MICHENER HOUSE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES

Current Hours of Operation

Saturday: Open 9:00 – 5:00

Tuesday – Friday: by appointment

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FLATIRON MUSEUM

Wednesday – Saturday 10:30 – 5:00

Closed for lunch from 12:00pm – 1:00pm

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For more information

please call (403) 782-3933 or (403)755-6935

or visit our blog at http://mhma3.blogspot.com/