The First World War was an event of unimaginable violence and horror that killed or wounded 40 million people. This talk explores how visual artists used their work both to record the war and to try to come to terms with its trauma. Canada and the United Kingdom both had groundbreaking and extremely productive official […]
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in August – 9 am to 12 pm Ages 6 to 9 Each Curious Minds program will explore a different theme and will feature a hands-on activity or craft to allow children to engage with local history in a fun and unique way. Cost: $6.50 per child Registration is required. You […]
Wednesday August 1, August 8, August 15, and August 22 — 1 pm to 3 pm Ages 8 to 12 Each week History Detectives will tackle a new case and participants will solve a mystery inspired by the history of Billings Estate through artefact study, games, crafts, and more. Cost: $6.50 per child Registration is […]
Thursday August 2, August 9, August 16, and August 23 — 10 am to 11:30 pm Ages 5 to 7 Measure and mix your way through a heritage-cooking lesson. With a different theme each week, learn how ingredients make their way from the farm to your table and leave with a tasty treat to take […]
Opposing Forces: Photographs of Abandoned Nuclear Missile Bases Photographs by Brett Leigh Dicks Opposing Forces Exhibition Launch and Artist Talk Thursday August 2, 7-9pm Come meet the artist, Brett Leigh Dicks, and learn about his collection of photographs on display in the Diefenbunker’s Vault. You’ll also be the first to hear about his intriguing Cold […]