Approaching the Past: Old Hastings Mill Store Museum

Image: Hastings Mill in 1898

Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
1575 Alma Street

Old Hastings Mill Store Museum

This was an evening of activities to explore the 2016 theme for Heritage Week, “Distinctive Destinations: Experience Historic Places,” with a focus on the history of Vancouver.

Activities included:
• tour of the Old Hastings Mill Store Museum
• slide show presentation by Lisa Smith, Vancouver historian and author
• introduction to a scavenger hunt “Lumberjack Bingo” and game “Chinook Look” for students

This was a free event for educators in schools, museums, and heritage programs, as well as the general public.

Participants were provided with a package of materials to plan classes and programs.

About the presenter: Lisa Anne Smith was born in Burnaby, B.C. and has been an avid fan of B.C. history for much of her life. A local author, her published books include Vancouver is Ashes: The Great Fire of 1886 (Ronsdale Press, 2014), Our Friend Joe: The Joe Fortes Story (Ronsdale Press, 2012) and Travels with St. Roch: A Book for Kids (self-published, 2001). As a member of Native Daughters of B.C. Post #1, Lisa coordinates tours, slide shows and educational programs at Old Hastings Mill Store Museum.