August 2010 - Tara Higgins Art Show - 1st exhibit in beautiful Museum Gallery (2nd floor) A MUST SEE! -also- 'SPOKE-LORE -The Evolution of Biking in Fernie' in the main floor exhibit hall

Three new exhibits to see in August 2010

Spoke-Lore - The Evolution of Biking in Fernie
Dinosaurs of the Elk Valley
Airing it Out - The People of Fernie are on the Line- Fernie Artist Tara Higgins explores
the rich history of Fernie through its clothes lines in this new body of work - acrylic on canvas.

for more info contact -history@ferniemuseum.com - 250-423-7016
491 2nd Ave. Fernie B.C.

New Home for Fernie Museum & Visitor Information Centre

Phase One of the Museum Project complete with a new home for Fernie's Museum &Visitor Info Centre.

Phase two and Three involve the development of an exciting "Core Exhibit" and restoration of the building's exterior. Main Floor Exhibit Hall - next step= development of core exhibitMain Floor Exhibit Hall - next step= development of core exhibit

Thank you to our supporters

We are fortunate to have so many individuals, businesses and organizations that demonstrate their support for the Fernie and District Historical Society. Everything we accomplish is truly possible due to the generosity and efforts of the contributors mentioned below.

Thank you for your continued support of heritage in Fernie!

IGS Group
BC Hydro
Cooks Electric
Igor's Construction
Island Lake Resort Group
Fernie Alpine Resort Community Summit Fund
Fernie Rotary
Columbia Basin Trust
The Sombrowski Family
Scotia Bank Fernie branch
D's Drywall
Painted and Plastered
Blue Rock Engineering
BC Arts Council
Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance
Province of British Columbia
City of Fernie
Stratton Plumbing and Heating
Mow and Snow
Southeast Contracting
Cameron Enterprizes