This is an archived event from Culture Days 2024.
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What's In That Old Trunk?
In-person
History & heritage Intercultural StorytellingDate and time
Location
Mission public library
Mission library FVRL, 33247 Second Avenue, Mission, BC V2V 1J9
Mission, BC
Directions: Parking is limited due to development in the public parking at the library; arrive early, or park on the street.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and is a relaxed performance.
About
Join Mission Genealogy club volunteers to 'unpack that old trunk', and explore the lives of ancestors who faced hard times in their own country and determined to seek new opportunities.
Thousands of families immigrated to Canada, many with only a suitcase, carpet bag, or trunk. With very little space, they had to make choices – what was most important? What could they not bear to part with? Once settled, they unpacked some items, adding others that were important in their new life.
What does your family trunk or heirloom storage include? Join us to open the trunk, choose an item, and share a story of the people, places and experiences of the descendants of those early newcomers.
Organizer
Mission Genealogy club
Over twenty years ago, a group of people interested in family research began getting together to share skills and ask questions. The Mission Genealogy club is still active, with a monthly meet-up on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00, at the Mission Chamber of Commerce meeting room, Lougheed Highway. Everyone is welcome - guests, former members, newcomers, anyone interested in finding family connections.
This event is part of a hub:
City of Mission : Arts & Culture Hub
City of Mission Mission, BCJoin the City of Mission and our Partners to enjoy a wide variety of free, interactive and family friendly Culture Days programming spread across the City!