What’s UP at the Archives – February 16, 2024
Street Names Tell Mission’s Story
Have you ever wondered where your street got its name? The City of Mission is one of the few communities in British Columbia that honours and promotes the community’s heritage and identity through its street naming. As such, our street names reflect our local history.
On Monday, February 19th, the Mission Community Archives is launching a NEW virtual exhibition titled Mission Street Stories.
The exhibit will feature short narratives behind 21 street names that include: historical figures who are considered to have had an impact on our community; residents who have served or lost their lives for our freedom; and Mission’s historic neighbourhoods.
GO HERE to the discover stories behind Mission’s street names by clicking on the images within each of the five maps: Hatzic, Silverdale-Silverhill, Stave Falls, Upper Mission Urban Area, and Lower Mission Urban Area. A special thanks to Richard Skelton from the City of Mission’s Engineer Department who provided and customized the maps used in this exhibit.
What’s UP at the Archives – January 15th, 2024
Upcoming Events at the Archives
Following a two week closure for the holiday season, the Mission Community Archives resumed its operations and reopened to the public on Thursday, January 11th. In addition to offering research services on Thursdays and Fridays, the volunteer-based Community Archives will be featuring some special programs in the first quarter of the year….Here is a preview of some of the events planned. Please email the Archivist for more information
YOUR STORIES, OUR HERITAGE Exhibit Monday, January 30th, 2024 Mission Leisure Centre
STREET STORIES — Online Exhibit www.missionarchives.com Launch Date Monday, February 19th. 2024
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL: Women of Mission
Friday, March 8th, 2024
Steelhead Community Hall
