Hey there!


Time has really been flying by here at the museum - it's hard to grasp the fact that we're already at the end of June. Summer is half over! 

Perhaps the reason time has been flying is because of all the things we've been doing this past little while. As museum assistants, both Pam and I have been kept extremely busy these past few weeks with our book project! A quick recap for any of you reading who haven't yet heard about this adventure the Museum has undertaken: We are compiling stories of the pioneers from the MSA Area who lived or settled here between the years 1890 to 1950. It's a lengthy process, (conducting interviews, making phone calls, mailing letters, etc.) but it has been so fascinating. We have had the opportunity to talk to some truly inspirational, informative, and of course, adorable people. Such a great experience - Especially for history students like us!


Book project aside, we have also been preparing for a couple upcoming events the Museum is partaking in: Firstly, on the 7th and 8th of July we will be at the Berry Festival! We'll have a tent on Montrose Avenue with face painting and bubble fun for the kids. Come say hi! 


As well, on July 14th here at Mill Lake we will be having a Cruise In. There will be hundreds of stellar cars to check out, and it should be a really great time! In fact, if you have a car you'd like to register we'd love to have you! To pre-register just give us a call (604 853 0313) or drop by the Museum, and otherwise you can just show up with your snazzy vehicle on the day of!


I think that's all for now. Happy Canada Weekend, everyone!

Maylena

Great News!

The MSA Museum is proud to announce that one of our former summer students has been granted a great honour! 


Sarah, one of last year's summer students, has been selected as one of twenty university students to travel to Greece on a four-month-long archaeology exchange as part of her Bachelor's Degree in International Relations! Sarah mentioned that the training she received at the MSA Museum in collections managing with programs such as PastPerfect contributed to the committee's decision to select her as one of the few participants. 


We are so happy to hear about Sarah's achievement! We wish her safe travels and the best of luck once she leaves on this adventure at the end of August!


MSA Museum Staff

MSA Pioneers Wanted!

Was your family a pioneer family of Abbotsford? Did they settle in the MSA area between 1890 and 1950? If so, we would like to hear from you!

The MSA Museum Society in conjunction with the MSA Pioneer Association is publishing a collection of stories about these pioneer families, as told by the pioneers themselves or their descendants! Please click on the poster below for more information or contact us at the MSA Museum.

This book promises to be a valuable contribution to the collective history of Abbotsford and we hope that you will participate!

Email: msapioneers@gmail.com

Phone: 604.853.0313

Summer 2012 so far!

Hey Everyone! My name is Maylena, and I am an assistant at the MSA Museum for the first time this summer. I am studying history in university, so I couldn't be more excited to be working here! Abbotsford has such a rich history that before now, I knew almost nothing about. Thus far, my experience here has been fantastic. Our major project this summer is a book about the pioneers of the area, so I've been interviewing all kinds of people with all sorts of incredible stories. As well, I've had the opportunity to be a part of some truly spectacular events, most recently being the Optimist's Family Fair. At this event, the Vikings of The Reik Felag made an appearance! 

Hello Everyone! My name is Pam, I’m a History student, and this is my third year working as a summer student at the MSA Museum! So far, the summer has been great. We’ve gotten started on the MSA Pioneer Book that the MSA Museum is publishing in conjunction with the MSA Pioneer Association. It’s been so much fun talking to pioneers who lived in the MSA area between the years of 1890-1950. I’m learning so much about Abbotsford history! We’ve also participated in quite a few community events, the most recent one with the Optimists Club of Abbotsford when the Vikings invaded Trethewey House!

On June 16th, from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm, the Optimists Family Fun Fair took place at Trethewey House! The Optimists were here, (in the pouring rain!) with free food and refreshments for everyone who came to visit. They even had cupcakes! As well, we had The Reik Felag Norse Culture Recreation Society take over our grounds. They turned the area into a realistic Viking Village, complete with sword fighting and weaving and metalwork demonstrations. 

Here are some pictures from the fun-filled day. And to all the kids who came out, we're going to be doing our prize draw soon! Make sure you get your built Viking ship in before July 1st. 

Thanks to Davina of Photography By Davina for the beautiful photos! Visit her website at www.photographybydavina.ca!