Doukhobor Images in the Trail Historical Society Collection

Addison Oberg

The Trail Historical Society was organized in 1953 when a small group of local history buffs met at Elsie Turnbull's home to discuss ways and means to protect and preserve our community's history. There was a consensus that there was interest in the City's history and a society was formed as a branch of the BC Historical Association (now the BC Historical Federation). In 1977 a museum was established. In 1978 their name was changed to the Trail Historical Society. In 2017, the City of Trail assumed responsibility for the management and staff of the Trail Museum & Archives. The Trail Historical Society remains the owner and steward of all collections and staff collaborates on all issues related to the collections, exhibits, and programming in the new facility. (Source: Trail…

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British Columbia History (Digital) - 1 Issue, 57.1 Spring 2024

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