COHS Fall Speaker Series
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October 21, 2014
Location: Benvoulin Heritage Park and Reid Hall, 2279 Benvoulin Road
Address: 2279 Benvoulin Road
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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2014-10-21 19:00:00
2014-10-21 20:30:00
America/Vancouver
COHS Fall Speaker Series
The Calgary Stampede and the tradition of fairs in Western Canada
Presented by Tracey Read
The first European immigrants transplanted aspects of their national cultures when they settled in the West. One important example is the tradition of annual fairs which for years had provided community engagement, social activity and contributed to the development of agricultural practices and promotion of industry. Many western fairs have impressively long histories. The IPE in Armstrong celebrated 115 years in 2014. Tracey Read will speak about annual fairs, particularly the Calgary Stampede, and their contributions to the history and mythology of the developing West.
Tracey worked for eighteen years at the Calgary Stampede in roles including Heritage manager and Centennial manager. Her book "Celebrating the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede" was published in 2005.
COHS Fall Speaker Series
Location: Reid Hall, Benvoulin Heritage Park
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5.00
Limited Seating
Benvoulin Heritage Park and Reid Hall, 2279 Benvoulin Road 2279 Benvoulin Road
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The Calgary Stampede and the tradition of fairs in Western Canada
Presented by Tracey Read
The first European immigrants transplanted aspects of their national cultures when they settled in the West. One important example is the tradition of annual fairs which for years had provided community engagement, social activity and contributed to the development of agricultural practices and promotion of industry. Many western fairs have impressively long histories. The IPE in Armstrong celebrated 115 years in 2014. Tracey Read will speak about annual fairs, particularly the Calgary Stampede, and their contributions to the history and mythology of the developing West.
Tracey worked for eighteen years at the Calgary Stampede in roles including Heritage manager and Centennial manager. Her book "Celebrating the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede" was published in 2005.
COHS Fall Speaker Series
Location: Reid Hall, Benvoulin Heritage Park
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5.00
Limited Seating
