Enjoy the centennial version of this classic community parade -- which began about 8 years after the historic CNR Station in Fort Langley opened. Then visit us at the Station which opens for the season on May 23rd! More May Day Parade details HERE.
The Township of Langley’s Heritage Advisory Committee is seeking public participation in four special task forces. We’re sharing this information with members of the Langley Heritage Society who may be interested in becoming involved. Email info@langleyheritage.ca and we’ll help make the connection. PROPOSED TASK FORCES In accordance with its Terms of Reference, the Heritage Advisory Committee “may establish a task force for a specific purpose with duration of up to a maximum of 180 days to undertake special projects which may require extended consultation, review and planning, subject to prior approval by Council.” Each proposed Task Force will address a specific component of HAC’s 2022 Work Plan: - Heritage Strategy - Education and Awareness - Langley’s Rural Heritage - Heritage Building Incentive Program “The Langley Heritage Society is located on the traditional and unceded lands of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, and Semiahmoo peoples. We respect this land and its [...]
During last fall's extreme flooding that devastated parts of the Fraser Valley and Southern Interior, the historic Michaud House in Langley City also suffered damage. Flood waters from the nearby Nicomekl River entered the basement, destroying the furnace and water heater. Langley Heritage Society undertook repairs and applied to the City of Langley Community Grant Program for assistance. We're excited to learn that Langley City Council has awarded a Community Grant of $6,200 to help cover replacement costs. Thank you! See a full list of Grant recipients and details on how organizations can apply to the City HERE. More than $116,000 was awarded to this year's applicants. Michaud House was built in 1888 by Joseph and Georgiana Michaud, the first French Canadian family to live and farm in Langley. Learn more about the history of the house and watch our video HERE. (Above drawing of Michaud House by the late Langley [...]
The first floor walls are now being added atop the underground parking. Salishan Place construction is picking up speed -- and giant slabs of concrete. The walls of the new museum and cultural facility in Fort Langley are prefabricated off site and later fit into place. This will become the new home of the Langley Centennial Museum in the summer of 2023. A worker attaches cables to the prefabricated concrete slabs. Up, up and away. The concrete slab is hoisted into place. Watch for an Open House to unveil interior design concepts and exhibits coming up in early June. The Langley Heritage Society will continue to fund student visits to the museum, and sponsor study spaces. Salishan Place, will feature Indigenous and community galleries, program spaces, community archives, a reception hall, a 167-seat theatre, and the Fort Langley Community Library. The new complex [...]
Join us for the Annual General Meeting Dinner, and renew your membership. “The Langley Heritage Society is located on the traditional and unceded lands of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, and Semiahmoo peoples. We respect this land and its original occupants.”
Things are looking up! The cherry blossoms have arrived, the gardens are popping and we plan to open the historic CNR Station on Victoria Day Monday May 23rd. Take in the 100th Annual Fort Langley May Day Parade and drop by for a visit. More details on the parade HERE. We will be open from 12 pm to 4pm on weekends and holiday Mondays until the Saturday before Thanksgiving - October 8.
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