Parksville & District Historical Society
The Society was officially named and registered under the Societies Act in 1976 and is a member of the B.C. Historical Federation, B.C. Museums Association and Archives Association of B.C.
In 1975, through the concern of a few local
Dedicated members of the Society organize tours, set up displays and provide demonstrations in collaboration with community events. The archives provide a wealth of data about the area and its families.
The Society has provided a list of pioneer names to the local government to be used for street naming, and the Society acts as a
Multiple historical books have been compiled by the Society, most recently Parksville and Then Some by Marge Leffler, originally published in 1999, a collection of histories of local places, families and events in the Parksville area. Articles are written on an ongoing basis by members of the Society and further publications are in the works. The latest edition of Parksville and Then Some has just been published and is available for sale in the gift shop.
Volunteers are always needed to help out with archives,
Come and be involved in our history, come to a meeting or join the Society and contribute. Just like a quilt, the more hands involved the more varied and interesting the quilt becomes.
Constitution
- The name of the Society is Parksville & District Historical Society.
- The objects of the Society are:
- To gather and preserve information, records and objects of educational, historical and cultural value associated with the area, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing.
- To establish and maintain a museum and archives for the purpose of preserving, recording and exhibiting such material for public education and enjoyment.
- To undertake other activities, which from time to time, may be deemed appropriate.
Bylaws
Board of Directors
| President | Mary Ellen Campbell | president@parksvillemuseum.com |
| Vice President | Susan Wismer | vicepresident@parksvillemuseum.com |
| Treasurer | Lynn Brown | treasurer@parksvillemuseum.com |
| Secretary | Betty Price | secretary@parksvillemuseum.com |
| Directors: | Rob Duncan | |
| Larry Fogg | ||
| Eva Hilborn | ||
| Leona Matte | ||
| Ron Woodward | ||
Mary Ellen Campbell
president@parksvillemuseum.com
Vice President
Susan Wismer
vicepresident@parksvillemuseum.com
Treasurer
Lynn Brown
treasurer@parksvillemuseum.com
Secretary
Betty Price
secretary@parksvillemuseum.com
Directors:
Rob Duncan
Larry Fogg
Eva Hilborn
Leona Matte
Ron Woodward
Membership
Support the preservation and promotion of local history with a membership to the Parksville & District Historical Society.
- Annual Membership fees: $20
- Please drop by the Museum to pay and fill out the membership form.
Donations
are greatly appreciated by the
Parksville Historical Society.
Significant Gifts
If you would like to consider making a significant donation, please get in touch to discuss your preferences so that we may consider appropriate forms of acknowledging your support.
History of the Parksville Museum
The Parksville Museum is owned and operated by the Parksville & District Historical Society.
The museum was opened in 1983 when the first building arrived on site; the Knox Heritage Church. Since then the museum has grown and now boasts 8 heritage buildings as well the main museum, admin offices and exhibit hall.
Mandate
The museum’s primary mandate is to collect, preserve, and display artifacts and archival materials that pertain to the varied aspects of this area. The geographic focus of our collection is that of School District 69 which includes Parksville, Errington, Coombs, Hilliers, French Creek and Nanoose Bay. The museum has an expansive collection of objects that help us illustrate the lives and activities of early settlers, organizations and businesses of the local communities.
Archives
The Archives section of our organization focuses on the collecting of documents and records of historical and cultural value which details the lives of early pioneers. Apart from records pertaining to local families and organizations, the holdings also include a large photograph collection, map collection, paintings and prints, oral history tapes,
Admissions
By Donation
All Events are Free
Hours
Wednesday to Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Museum Market: Friday evenings, 5pm - 9pm
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