What’s UP at the Archives – February 13th, 2025
New Archives Exhibit:
The Birth of Mission City
As part of Heritage Week celebrations this year, the Archives and Museum are staging new exhibits that each highlight different aspects of the community’s storied past…
You can discover the captivating story of how Mission came to be through two versions of an exhibit by the Mission Community Archives titled: The Birth of Mission City.
Centered on a replica of a rare 1891 Plan of Mission City (132 X 96.5 cm) donated to the Archives in 2024, a pop-up display at the Mission Leisure Centre features historic images corresponding with the milestone events surrounding the birth of Mission City in 1891.
CLICK HERE to view the online version of the exhibit which tells more about the story behind Mission’s origin, spearheaded by Vancouver land developer James Welton Horne. Organized into two parts: The Plan and The Outcome, this audio story-telling slideshow highlights pivotal events that dramatically impacted the birth of Mission City, including some of the setbacks.
After viewing either exhibit, you can test your knowledge by scanning the QR Code to take The Birth of Mission City Fun Trivia Quiz.
To find out more about Mission’s heritage you can book a visit HERE
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