Another summer like day took me back out into the Fraser Valley. I really enjoy going to museums and I've been to almost every museum in Surrey and Langley, so I ventured out a bit further to Abbotsford today. I have never been to the Abbotsford museum and I think it's a relatively new idea.
While doing my research on this location, I also saw they had a book advertising Abbotsford Walking tours.
When I arrived today, I picked up one of these. What a great book. I can't wait to try one of these walks and blog about that as well!
Entry into the museum was by donation. I have to say, the ladies at the front counter were truly fabulous. She took me right into the museum to show me this interactive display on the floor that discusses Abbotsford's history. It was great to watch the history from the ice ages to today. They also told me some more personal stories of some of the artifacts as well as a warning about a "nudy" picture I would encounter. I appreciated the heads up!
I had no idea Abbotsford and Matsqui amalgamated in 1995. Nor did I know there was a Sumas Lake that got filled in after a large flood in the 1920s. Apparently the mosquitos were a bit much. (hmm... sounds a lot like this summer!!)
The displays included clothing from the 1870's until the 1950's and included local photographs and pieces, (I had no idea purses used to be sewn into clothing) local artists and their displays (there were a few from Langley and Aldergrove as well and I had no idea this area of BC had such talent), as well as displays from the Group of Seven (on loan from the Vancouver Art Gallery).
It was really nice to see these two interests available for viewing in the same place for once.
The lady in the museum signed me up for a few emails (inviting me to the socials where I could actually meet the local artists) as well as become a volunteer there. While I am contemplating volunteering there, I will have to think long and hard about it. However, I do look forward to the invites to the socials.
Thanks for reading
Lynn
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