The Surrey Museum is located at 17710-56A Ave., Surrey, B.C. 604-592-6956. www.surrey.ca/heritage. Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reopening Feb. 7. Admission: sponsored by Friends Society in 2012.
EXHIBITIONS
BC Electric: More Than Just a Tram
Explore the new possibilities electricity brought to Surrey. In 1910 the BC Electric Railway officially opened its line connecting New Westminster to Chilliwack. Through four decades the railway moved freight and passengers within Surrey while connecting the communities to our east with the markets to our west. The arrival of electricity also paved the way for new industry and technology, powering lumber mills and lighting our homes. Presented in partnership with The Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society and the Chilliwack Museum. Feb. 7–March 24
PROGRAMS
Make Believe Birthday Parties
Invite your friends and choose a theme for a unique party at the Museum: pirates, medieval royalty or Egyptian nobles. Must pre-book at 604-592-6956. Saturdays 2 p.m.-4 p.m. $12.50 per child, birthday child free
School’s Out, Drop-in!
Drop into the Surrey Museum this Pro-D Day for play and discovery! Try hands-on activities from our school programs, play with touchable artifacts and pioneer toys, and do heritage crafts. Friday, Feb. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 13:30 p.m. All ages, by donation. At the Surrey Museum, 17710 56A Ave., Surrey. Info: 604-592-6956 or visit www.surrey.ca/heritage.
Valentine’s Day Family Drop-in
Get ready for Valentine’s Day by making heart bookmarks with a vintage look, woven hearts, Chinese lucky stars and more to give to your sweethearts. Saturday, February 11 from 2-4 p.m., drop in, by donation.
Parent and Preschooler: Be My Valentine
Make something beautiful to give your parents or pets on Valentine’s Day. Then play some games to celebrate this day! Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. Saturday, February 11 from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. OR 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. 1 session $6.50 (3-6yrs)
Kids Can Knit: Beginners
In just four easy classes, kids will be delighted with their new skills, as they learn to knit bookmarks and small bags. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. Wednesday, February 15 from 4 to 5:30 p.m., 4 sessions $39 (8-12yrs)
Kids Can Sew: Hand Sewing
Learn basic hand sewing techniques in this fun class while you make a sampler of sewing stitches and a small stuffed animal. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. Thursday, February 16 from 4-6 p.m., 5 sessions $35 (8-12yrs)
Shibori Silk Scarf–New Techniques
Join local artist Deanna Welters and learn to develop texture and pattern on dyed silk as you explore Shibori patterns and surface design techniques like printmaking, in this expanded class. Supply fee $15. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. Saturday, February 18 from 1-4 p.m., 2 sessions $40 (16+yrs).
Thinking Caps Club: Ancient Chinese Technology
From making paper and printing, to compasses and abacuses, kids discover the genius of Ancient China as they make crafts, including a Chinese fire clock. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. Saturday, February 18 from 2- 3:30 p.m., 1 session $6.50 (6-10yrs).
Tot Tours: Choo Choo Children
Little engineers take a tour of the Museum’s train displays, then play railroad games and check out the Museum’s antique rail toys. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. Friday, February 24, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 1 p.m.-2 p.m., 1 session $6.50 (3-6yrs).
Kids Can Weave
Weaving is a fun and creative activity! Make unique and beautiful hand-woven bookmarks or belts on small easy-to-use inkle looms. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956. Saturday, February 25, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 3 sessions $39 (8-12yrs)
Riding the Rails
Visit the Museum for an afternoon of old-time railway fun. Join collectors, see model trains, enjoy displays and make crafts to take home. Saturday, February 25, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. All ages, drop in, by donation.
Riding the Rails With a Paintbrush
Well-known local artist Brian Croft narrates a visual tour of his paintings and the history behind them. Many of his paintings chronicle the colourful history of the BCER. Learn how his research and paint process has created an on-going historical record of BCER’s interurban trams. Saturday, February 25 from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. By donation (16+yrs).
History Speaks: The Story of BCER Car 1223
Join Curator Lisa Codd from the Burnaby Village Museum to learn about Interurban Car 1223. Discover the story of its journey to the museum, and how a team of professionals and volunteers painstakingly restored it. Saturday, February 25, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. By donation (16+yrs)
NEW! HERITAGE EXTENSION PROGRAMS
Held at Kensington Prairie Community Centre, 16824–32 Ave, Surrey
Curious Like George Series – Discover the world with Curious George! Explore fun in the forest, pioneer toys, games and school days, firemen, and transportation through games, crafts and stories. Please pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Tuesdays beginning February 7 10:30am-12noon OR 12:30pm-2:00pm 1 session $9.75, 5 sessions $48.75 (3-6yrs)
AT HISTORIC STEWART FARM
13723 Crescent Road, Surrey
604-592-6956
www.surrey.ca/heritage
MUSEUM LISTING
Historic Stewart Farm
Tour the charming restored 1894 farmhouse, pole barn and heritage gardens, try old-fashioned crafts, take part in a program or special event, and imagine pioneer life at the turn of the 19th century. 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey. 604-592-6956. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10am-4pm, Saturdays & Sundays, 12noon-4pm. Entrance by donation.
PROGRAMS
Orchard Pruning I – Learn the best techniques for pruning fruit trees. Expert Mary Dunn will teach skills you need to manage your trees successfully. Morning lecture followed by a hands-on session in the orchard. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Saturday, February 11 9:30am-3:30pm 1 session $40 (16yrs+)
Symbols of Love – Celebrate the start of Heritage Week with a visit to the 1894 farmhouse to learn about the history of Valentine’s Day and Victorian social etiquette. Make a Valentine card and decorate a cookie for a loved one.
Saturday, February 11 – Sunday, February 12 12noon–4:00pm All ages, drop in, by donation
Heritage Sites Bus Tour – Journey into the past and celebrate Surrey’s history! Get a special glimpse into Surrey’s unique architectural, natural and cultural sites. Then return to the Farm to enjoy tea and treats. Seats are limited, must pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Saturday, February 18 11:00am–4:00pm 1 session $18 (16yrs+)
Orchard Pruning II – Polish your pruning skills in the heritage orchard. Mary Dunn will supervise and assist with your activities as you prune dormant fruit trees. Must have completed Orchard Pruning I. Must pre-register at 604-592-6956.
Saturday, February 25 12:30pm-3:30pm 1 session $20 (16yrs+)
Heritage Garden Volunteers Needed
Help visitors discover Surrey’s agricultural past when you become a volunteer in the Historic Stewart Farm’s heritage flower, herb and vegetable gardens. Heritage garden volunteers plant and care for the gardens organically, and save seed from these old varieties to share with the public. Volunteers must have good basic gardening knowledge. For information call 604-502-6461. Historic Stewart Farm is located at 13723 Crescent Road, Surrey.
