Did you know that Nelson is home to more than 300 designated heritage sites, and growing?
They range from private residences to commercial and cultural institutions, some of which are documented on the popular self-guided Buildings of Nelson walking tour, a full-colour brochure featuring a short history of 36 downtown heritage sites.
While Nelson is well known for its many heritage buildings, it has also lost many to fire and demolition. Local historian and author Greg Nesteroff visits the Nelson Museum on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. to present a fascinating slideshow that will look at 40 such structures and their stories, from the opera house to the Strathcona Hotel to the Kerr Apartments.
To celebrate Heritage Week (Feb. 17-23) this presentation is free and open to the public. Admission to the Nelson Museum is also by donation all week.
“Heritage Week offers an opportunity to drag ourselves out of the vestiges of winter to celebrate and commemorate our local history, our diverse cultural heritage, and our historic places,” says Nelson Museum executive director Jennifer Dunkerson.
“We hope you’ll join us at the museum as we engage with heritage that highlights the unique stories of our region.”
For more information about the exhibitions and events at the Nelson Museum, visit nelsonmuseum.ca.
