Drawing on archival materials from Lougheed House, this talk explores the experiences and daily lives of the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC) members stationed at Lougheed Barracks, from the early days of CWAC recruitment and training to their duties and everyday life.Francesca Zambolin is a PhD candidate at the University of Calgary. Her research focuses...
So many of our favourite holiday traditions began in the Victorian era - sending Christmas cards, decorating trees, and hanging stockings might be classic features of the season for us, but they were new to the Victorians! Take a tour through time in the spectacularly decorated Lougheed House this holiday season and learn about the...
Make your own custom wreath out of fresh evergreen foliage in the historic Conservatory at Lougheed House!Led by the Lougheed House Head Gardener, Anne Garth, this 2-hour workshop is great for beginners and intermediate wreath-makers alike.Museum admission is included in your ticket, so make sure to come early and explore Lougheed House all decorated in...
So many of our favourite holiday traditions began in the Victorian era - sending Christmas cards, decorating trees, and hanging stockings might be classic features of the season for us, but they were new to the Victorians! Take a tour through time in the spectacularly decorated Lougheed House this holiday season and learn about the...
Visit Lougheed House all dressed up for the holidays.Admission will be free all day long and includes DIY photos with Santa (bring your own phone/camera) on a first-come, first-served basis, a kids' activity, and the opportunity to explore the beautiful Christmas décor.
So many of our favourite holiday traditions began in the Victorian era - sending Christmas cards, decorating trees, and hanging stockings might be classic features of the season for us, but they were new to the Victorians! Take a tour through time in the spectacularly decorated Lougheed House this holiday season and learn about the...
Make your own custom wreath out of fresh evergreen foliage in the historic Conservatory at Lougheed House!Led by the Lougheed House Head Gardener, Anne Garth, this 2-hour workshop is great for beginners and intermediate wreath-makers alike.Museum admission is included in your ticket, so make sure to come early and explore Lougheed House all decorated in...
So many of our favourite holiday traditions began in the Victorian era - sending Christmas cards, decorating trees, and hanging stockings might be classic features of the season for us, but they were new to the Victorians! Take a tour through time in the spectacularly decorated Lougheed House this holiday season and learn about the...