Slocan Valley Historical Society AGM 2019
Save the date! The SVHS Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday October 10th, 2019 at 7 pm at the WE Graham School library in Slocan. Following a short business meeting and election of…
Help us get our Ship Together!
Slocan, BC—A fundraising campaign is underway to save a historic Japanese Canadian fishing boat that is the last of its kind in Canada. The Merriwake, a 31’ gill netter built in 1929, was acquired earlier…
Buddhist Memorial Dedication
Buddhist monument to be dedicated in Slocan cemetery SLOCAN — On Sunday, July 28, a Buddhist minister will bless a new monument commemorating Japanese Canadians cremated at Slocan during the internment era. The cedar post…
Slocan’s History Walk Launch
The public is invited to step back in time when the Slocan Valley Historical Society (SVHS) unveils its long-awaited History Walk and website on Saturday, May 25th at 12 pm at the Slocan Village Office…
Buddhist Memorial Refurbishment Project
Columbia Basin Trust and the Village of Slocan through the Community Initiative Grant program supported this project. The fence was redone in early 2018 and the new plaque was installed in early 2019. A new…
Showcasing Our History
The Slocan Valley Historical Society invites you to visit the village office in Slocan and have a look at the historical artifacts on display there. Regular office hours are Mon-Thurs from 9 to 4. Without…
Slocan’s History Walk
Welcome to our new website – featuring Slocan’s History Walk. Take the virtual tour, download the guidebook and visit our history!
Slocan Valley Historical Society AGM 2018
PICTOGRAPHS OF THE WEST KOOTENAY Join us for a fascinating talk by author and historian Eileen Delehanty Pearkes on area pictographs. Admission by donation. November 22nd, 2018 7 – 9 pm at WE Graham Community…