Society News

  • SHS Honours Harold and Kathy Steves

    The Steveston Historical Society honoured Harold and Kathy Steves’ contribution to our Society on Saturday, November 26, immediately following our first Songs in the Snow event for 2022. The celebration included the unveiling of a portrait of Harold (painted by talented artist, Jennifer Heine and generously donated by Bob Ransford). The portrait will remain on display at the Steveston Museum & Post Office.

    Thank you to Clare Scott for taking the photos of this event:


  • SHS joins the Festival of Trees at Gulf of Georgia

    Come to Gulf of Georgia to vote for your favourite Christmas tree!  SHS Board members pose in front of this year's SHS Festival of Trees entry. The Steveston Historical Society is proud to participate once again with our “Songs in the Snow” tree display.  This year, our SHS decorating elves are board members Joanne Teraguchi, Melissa Zhang, and Cheryl Grattan. More information about the Festival of Trees can be found online at: https://gulfofgeorgiacannery.org/events/festival-of-trees/  

  • Annual Songs in the Snow Performances Return for 2022 – In-person and Virtual Performances

    Songs In The Snow: A Vintage Christmas is an annual, free, family-friendly, holiday event at the Steveston Museum’s Town Square Park (3811 Moncton St).

    Performances are Saturdays: Dec. 3rd / 10th / 17th from 4-6pm.

    We are thrilled to announce the artists involved in this year’s in-person Songs in the Snow: A Vintage Christmas events. Some of these amazing artists will also be featured in an online edition of Songs in the Snow!

    December 3rd
    Hand over Heart
    Jason Qiu
    Jill Raymond
    Marcato Youth Community Band
    Nadine Flagel

    December 10th
    Moncton Crossing
    Michelle Carlisle
    Thursday Thrillers (Wowk Elementary)
    Luc LeMans
    Nadine Flagel

    December 17th
    Richmond Chorus
    Norine Braun and Alice Fraser
    Richmond Singers
    Jennie and Ethan Grenelle
    Cartoon Katie

    This event is sponsored by G&F Financial Group, West Richmond Branch. We acknowledge the support of the Province of British Columbia and the BC Arts Council. Thank you for making these community events possible.


  • Steveston Alive! Walking Tour Vignettes Return for Summer 2022

    We are pleased to announce the return of Steveston Alive! Walking Tour Vignettes. Join us as we take you on a walking tour of Steveston‘s historical sites with the help of our guides and characters from Steveston-London Secondary school.

    There will be two tours departing from Steveston Museum (3811 Moncton) on the following dates at 1pm and 3pm:

      • July 16th, 23rd
      • August 6th, 13th, 20th

    Tickets are $7, or free for Steveston Historical Society Members. Children under 5 are free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. Book online now!

    Poster promoting Steveston Alive! Walking Tours


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