Douglas Day

    The Langley Heritage Society's annual Douglas Day Dinner is coming this Friday November 17th at the Fort Langley Community Hall. Douglas declared the colony of British Columbia at Fort Langley in November of 1858. Thanks to the National Historic Site, we'll have some of his personal artifacts on display. Douglas was a man of mixed blood, who forged ties with Indigenous peoples, Blacks, and other minorities. He signed the first treaties on Vancouver Island, and was instrumental in maintaining this region as a British colony -- not the next American state. A toast to Old Square Toes!Douglas Day

2023-11-16T16:36:20+00:00November 16th, 2023|

The Legacy of James Douglas

James Douglas is regarded as one of the most important figures in the development of modern day British Columbia. His contributions as the first governor are acknowledged each year during Douglas Day, but his mixed Barbadian-Creole/Scottish heritage is often overlooked. Douglas married a Cree woman, forged relationships with Indigenous peoples, and invited Blacks in the US to join the 1858 Gold Rush. Hear new insights into his legacy and that of the many Blacks who came here during a talk by Yasin Kirago Misago of the African Descent Society on Wednesday November 16th at 7 pm. If you’d like to join this Zoom talk, contact info@langleyheritage.ca.

2022-11-08T21:36:27+00:00November 4th, 2022|

Douglas Day 2018

  Langley Heritage Society's annual Douglas Day Dinner was a smashing success. Michael Kluckner regaled members with the story of Julia Henshaw a novelist, socialite, botanist and World War I ambulance driver. His new graphic novel Julia explores her story.                               

2020-05-27T05:59:54+00:00November 19th, 2018|
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