Places and Traces, the new exhibit opening on May 23 at the Galt, in collaboration with the Lethbridge Historical Society, explores the stories of the growth and development of our neighborhoods in Lethbridge.
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Students gathered at the Galt Museum & Archives on Sunday, May 5 for the Southern Alberta Regional Heritage Fair.
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Recollecting Home explores the idea of “home” through individuals’ connections to objects.
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“The sign is a great example of storefront advertising,” says Aimee Benoit, Curator, “but it also serves as a visual reminder of the smaller local businesses that have played such an important role in our community’s development.”
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Fort Whoop-Up had a great 2018 season with a 19% increase in visitors compared to the previous year. Food and ice cream sales at the Fort both increased by about 180% in 2018.
Read MoreKylee Campmans was one of two finalists from southern Alberta who were recommended by the judges for advancement to the national Heritage Fair. Campmans’ project was on musician Carl Quin.
Read More“The Great Canadian Barn Dance Band is heading for Lethbridge for an "Out of Barn" experience.” Says Trevor Kunkel, Owner/Manager of the Great Canadian Barn Dance, “We are so excited to be back at the Galt Museum to help co-host and play some great music for this terrific fundraiser.”
Read MoreStarting this September, the Galt Museum & Archives will host a set of introductory level classes to allow the public to learn the Blackfoot language with instructor Julius Delaney.
Read MoreAs part of an initiative to build the profile of the diverse educational programs designed for students of all ages in our region, the Galt Museum & Archives has launched a new website for teachers at http://education.galtmuseum.com. The website features photos and abstracts of each program as well as the specific curriculum connections for each grade so that teachers can best incorporate the programs into their plans.
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