July 2019 - Langley Heritage Society

Buskers end season at CNR Station. Bring on the actors!

We've wrapped up another season of Sunday buskers. Thanks to all the performers -- see you next summer! Beginning on Saturday August 31st and continuing until the Thanksgiving weekend, we'll present Wheel of Times featuring performers from Creative Compass Society. This short dramatic production tells some of the stories of the historic CN Station -- from Station Agents Richard & Mary Simpson to the first British war bride to arrive in Langley. See you Saturdays starting at noon.

Mark Forsythe2020-05-27T05:59:44+00:00July 18th, 2019|

Explore Murrayville

Murrayville was originally called Murray's Corners, until the post office changed the name in 1911. It's one of the oldest communities in Langley, and well worth a visit -- beginning at Porter's at the Five Corners (now a roundabout). Take the Murrayville Walking tour HERE. The Old Yale Road was once part of the route to the gold rush. The former Murrayville Garage is on the right. (Built in early 1900s) Up the hill are two homes restored and managed by the Langley Heritage Society -- including the Lamb/Stirling House, built 1910 - 1912 by David Lamb. More about the house HERE.

Mark Forsythe2020-05-27T05:59:44+00:00July 16th, 2019|

Play A Part in Langley’s History

Mark Forsythe2020-05-27T05:59:44+00:00July 15th, 2019|

Step Inside St George’s

Historic St George's Church in Fort Langley is frequently open for tours. Built in the Carpenter Gothic style in 1900 (using local wood), a parish hall was added, and the church extended in 2003. Carpenter Gothic style. Beautiful wood construction, materials came from BC Mills. The blue glass on the lower left of the Christ figure was once broken by local kids and repaired using Vick's bottles. Don't forget about our Fort Langley and Murrayville walking tours HERE.

Mark Forsythe2020-05-27T05:59:44+00:00July 14th, 2019|

Thanks for thinking of us!

Trio of CN engines in Montreal: 6018 Northern steam engine, diesel FPA and the Turbo. Which one pulled you along? Thank you to Brent Pears from Bowen Island who donated two photographs that help us tell more of the CN story. They were given in memory of his father, William Bruce Pears, a CN air brake machinist at Pointe-St-Charles in Montreal. You can see them hanging in the passenger car at the Fort Langley Heritage CN Station.

Mark Forsythe2020-05-27T05:59:44+00:00July 14th, 2019|

Sunday Music at the CNR Station

Coming up next in our Busker Series at the Fort Langley heritage CNR Station: Abbotsford's Cambree Lovesy. Her debut album, "Kiss My Boots" combines elements from old-school country with a modern appeal and her authentic songwriting connects with her audience. Drop but the CNR Station in Fort Langley from noon until 3pm this coming Sunday. More about Cambree HERE.

Mark Forsythe2020-05-27T05:59:44+00:00July 5th, 2019|

Valley Voices in the Summer

Summer is an ideal time to explore the Fraser Valley and its fascinating history. On the July edition of Valley Voices, host Mark Forsythe discovers more about the Bad Rock Tours into Sto;Lo traditional territory conducted by Naxaxalhts'i (aka Sonny McHalsie). And Kelly Pearce from the Hope Mountain Centre describes the revitalization of the Hudson Bay Company's Heritage Trail that once linked fur traders between the coast and interior. Now you can hike and camp along the trail from Hope to Tulameen. Listen to our latest broadcast HERE. Naxaxalhts'i (Sonny McHalsie) conducts nine different tours in Sto:lo traditional territory. To see the tour selection and to book yours, visit HERE. Kelly Pearce is Program Director at the Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning. More information on their programs and finding copies of new HBC Heritage Trail map and book, HERE. (Also available at Valhalla Pure in Abbotsford and Mt. Waddington's [...]

Mark Forsythe2020-05-27T05:59:44+00:00July 3rd, 2019|

Langley Heritage Society & Canada Day 2019

Fred Pepin fired up the 1926 Model T once again for the festivities on King Street in Fort Langley. LHS volunteers Dave Buckley and Ellie Bosch quiz the next generation about household items from long ago.. Ready for the crowds. Thousands of people streamed along King Street in front of the Langley Centennial Museum and BC Farm Museum.

Mark Forsythe2020-05-27T05:59:44+00:00July 2nd, 2019|